Abstract
This paper presents a description of an interactive satellite TV based mobile learning (STV-ML) framework, in which a satellite TV station is used as an integral part of a comprehensive interactive mobile learning (M-Learning) environment. The proposed framework assists in building a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective environment to meet the growing demands of M-Learning all over the world, especially in developing countries. It utilizes recent advances in satellite reception, broadcasting technologies, and interactive TV to facilitate the delivery of gigantic learning materials. This paper also proposed a simple and flexible three-phase implementation methodology which includes construction of earth station, expansion of broadcasting channels, and developing true user interactivity. The proposed framework and implementation methodology ensure the construction of a true, reliable, and cost effective M-Learning system that can be used efficiently and effectively by a wide range of users and educational institutions to deliver ubiquitous learning.
Highlights
IntroductionEelectronic learning (E-Learning) is broadly defined as learning through electronic devices (e.g., mini-computers, desktop computers, CD players... etc.), which first emerged in the late 80s as a contender to classical face-toface learning
Eelectronic learning (E-Learning) is broadly defined as learning through electronic devices, which first emerged in the late 80s as a contender to classical face-toface learning
It offers learning through mobile devices, which are characterized by their limited-wireless connectivity, low-power battery and small-size, like mobile phones, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Tablet PCs, e-Books, palmtops, and any other mobile microprocessor-based information technology devices that may be use in learning
Summary
Eelectronic learning (E-Learning) is broadly defined as learning through electronic devices (e.g., mini-computers, desktop computers, CD players... etc.), which first emerged in the late 80s as a contender to classical face-toface learning. In the 90s, due to (1) the impressive development in computer technologies, which leads to the emergent of powerful mobile laptop computers, (2) the remarkable technological advancement and expansion of wireless mobile communication systems, (3) emergent of advanced Internet technologies, and (4) the exponential growth in the processing power of wireless mobile devices while becoming more affordable and even ubiquitous due to the demand for business and social communications, a new form of learning was introduced It was called mobile learning (M-Learning) [2, 3]. One of the commonly used definitions for M-Learning is an evolved form of E-Learning that takes advantages of learning potential offered by the Internet and mobile devices technologies It offers learning through mobile devices, which are characterized by their limited-wireless connectivity, low-power battery and small-size, like mobile phones, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), Tablet PCs, e-Books, palmtops, and any other mobile microprocessor-based information technology devices that may be use in learning. These devices are known as handhelds or portable devices [4]
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