Authors:
S.W. Cheung
and
Jade Wong
Affiliation:
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Keyword(s):
Interactive m-learning tool, m-learning System, Large class-room teaching, Large class-room assessment, Wireless applications.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Assessment Software Tools
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Mobile Information Systems
;
Mobile Learning
;
Ubiquitous Learning
;
Web Information Systems and Technologies
Abstract:
This paper presents a simple interactive m-learning tool for large class-room teaching and assessment. The problems occur in teaching a large class are discussed and using the m-learning tool presented is proposed as a solution. In teaching large classes, the teachers very often find it very difficult to know how much the students have learnt and their levels of understanding in the class. With the use of the m-learning tool, teachers can monitor the progress of students during class and know what the students need, hence adjust their teaching pace to adapt the students’ learning ability. To access some of the effects, the m-learning tool has been modified to be used in a mobile quiz contest with participation of 17 secondary and primary schools. Feedbacks in the events are very encouraging.