Abstract
Since 2011, The Limerick Institute of Technology (School of Applied Science Engineering & Technology) has actively engaged in a course of research to determine if SMS can be used to (1) increase student’s preparation for class, (2) increase their motivational levels towards learning and (3) to assist with memory retention. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of the technology and to summarise the academic arguments that have been made both for and against the use of such technology for teaching and learning activities in higher education. A full quantitate and qualitative analysis of the research will take place in 2014. The project forms part of a school wide Scholarship of Teaching & Learning approach (SoTL). This paper will be of interest to academic managers, program managers, e-learning support staff, administrators and lecturers.
Highlights
Since 2011, the School of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology at the Limerick Institute of Technology has used SMS as a communication tool as part of its institute wide Scholarship towards Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
The “PLS TXT UR Thoughts” project concluded that SMS led to a more active learning environment, a greater provision of feedback for lecturers and increased student interest and motivation
Markett et al found that the interaction between face-to-face teaching methods and challenges set by SMS protocols became blurred and provided an unwelcome distraction [4]. He concluded that this may make the transition to higher education more challenging for the user
Summary
Evidence within the higher education sphere includes but is not limited to the following: Evidence of SMS as a teaching aid in higher education: Wallace has used SMS successfully to teach business www.ijacsa.thesai.org (IJACSA) International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol 5, No 5, 2014 information systems development to undergraduates at the University of the West of England. He concluded that the simplicity of the technology made it viable and that it “encouraged good development practices” amongst the final year undergraduates [14]. The “PLS TXT UR Thoughts” project concluded that SMS led to a more active learning environment, a greater provision of feedback for lecturers and increased student interest and motivation
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