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Zoraini Wati Abas, Ed.D.Faculty of Education and Languages, Open University

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

zoraini@gmail.com Skype: zoraini

http://www.facebook.com/zoraini http://eyeonlearning.blogspot.com/

MOBILE LEARNING AT OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

(OUM)

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Where is Malaysia?

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Introduction

Mobile learning initiative at OUM

The Future

Conclusion

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OUTLINE

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• Malaysia’s first Open and Distance Learning Institution

• A consortium of 11 public universities

• Private Entity• First intake of 753

students in 2001• Total enrolment of

108,000+• 36,552 graduates

• 40+ learning centres

• 52 programmes• 1,000+ courses• Active enrolment

of 30,000+ students

• Blended learning• F2F• Online

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INTRODUCTION TO OUM

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26 million population in Malaysia28.9 million mobile phone subscribers

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Mobile Scenario in Malaysia

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Source:http://www.malaysianwireless.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/SKMM-Penetration.jpg

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DEVELOPMENTS

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2008

Readiness Survey

22,000 + students have benefited

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Do you have a mobile phone?n = 2,837

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Can you imagine yourself as the learner in the above scenario?

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ARE OUM LEARNERS READY FOR MOBILE LEARNING?

Yes (82%)

No (18%)

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N = 2,837 (end 2008)

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OBJECTIVES OF M-LEARNING AT OUMEnhance the blend of learning modes currently used at OUM

Increase the flexibility of learning

Encourage and support ubiquitous learning

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MALAYSIA RANKED 6TH IN WORLD SMS VOLUME (BASED ON 2007 STATISTICS)

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China

Philippines

Japan

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India

Malaysia

No of SMSes sent

50 billion SMS

70 billion SMS

90 billion SMS

Pop 1.3 billion

Pop 231 million

Pop 1.09 billion

Pop 26 million

Pop 85 million

Pop 127 million

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Self Managed Learning

Course Modules

With support from:Multimedia Courseware

Learning ObjectsPodcasts

Digital LibraryPeers/Tutors

Subject Matter Experts Online/e-Learning

ResourcesWeb-based Modules

Audio Modules Multimedia Courseware

Learning ObjectsPodcasts

PDF DocumentsMicrosoft Office

DocumentsDigital Library

Discussions

Forums

Face-to-Face

Tutorials

Classroom Environment

Formal Classroom Computer Laboratory

Science Laboratory

Number of Meetings

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Teaching Strategies

DirectIndirect

SMSMotivati

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SMSCourse

Management

SMSConten

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SMSTips

SMSForums

Mobile Learning at

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Self-managed learning: Use of

Modules

Online learning:

Asynchronous forum

discussions

Face-to-face tutorials

ContentMotivation

Tips

Course management

Forum/ Facebook

Push and pull of mobile learning via SMSin a blended learning environment

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Category Purpose Example Nos

Content To help learners locate/remember important course facts easily

There are 4 pairs of learning styles: Active/Reflective; Sensing/Intuitive; Visual/Verbal; Sequential/Global. Which is yours? See Appendix 1.1

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Forum To remind and motivate learners to participate in discussion forums

What are the strategies & advantages of OUM blended learning modes? Discuss in myLMS forum.

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Tips To provide hints/strategies to learners on how to do well in their studies

Do you know you can change your password in myLMS? Try or ask your tutor

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Motivation To motivate learners to persevere in the learning process

Motivation Quote: “The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win” by Roger Bannister

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Course management

To provide timely announcements/reminders on tutorial dates, assessments and other aspects related to course management

Mid-sem exam on 16/7 at 4.00-4.45 pm. Topics 1-4. 25 multiple choice questions. Sample & practise questions may be downloaded thru myLMS

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SMS Sent for ”Learning Skills for Open and Distance Learners”

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Mobile learning via SMS:May 2009

Sept2009

Encouraged learners to be focused in their

studies

76.3% 75.1

Helped learners manage their learning better

73.9% 72.9

Sustained learners’ interest in course 77.5% 77.4

Gave flexibility to learning 77.7% 76.1

Learner Satisfaction (May and September 2009)

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Mobile Learning via SMS Mean SD

Helped to prepare better for tutorials 7.47 1.81

Enabled to learn anytime 7.39 1.90

Enabled to learn anywhere 7.38 1.90

Encouraged to stay more focused in studies

7.31 1.83

Sustained interest in the course 7.31 1.86

Helped manage learning better 7.28 1.84

Made learning more enjoyable 7.13 1.80

Learner Satisfaction (January 2010)

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FEEDBACK FROM MAY 2011 STUDENTS

Good •Very good and must continue•Good. At least know the current news about the subject•Very good, should SMS for other classes/subject also

Motivated•The SMS motivated me to study•Motivated and helped me to focus on my studies•The SMSes was related to the topic I’ve followed and encouraged me to think and work on my study

Useful •Very useful and good guidance•I would prefer SMSes more frequent to be sent as it is very useful, concise, very straight forward and easy to understand

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Helpful

• The SMSes really helped me to remember course content better and gave me a lot of information

• Very helpful, reminds me when to do assignment and exercise

• The messages helped me manage my studies better and also motivated me to study

Reminds• I love the reminder. Keep me alert• Good for me alert about the subject,

learning and topic from the module

FEEDBACK FROM MAY 2011 STUDENTS

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Mobile Learning at

OUM

Ubiquitous LearningPush-Pull

Current

FutureThe Future

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CONCLUSION

Define the purpose of mobile learning

Determine student readiness

Get faculty/tutor and administrative buy inDesign so as support produce learning

Plan to succeed

Monitor, evaluate and improve

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THANK YOU