Mobile Learning in Science Education to Improve Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and Communication Skills: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Today, the increasing use of technology and mobile applications in education was interesting. This research was a systematic review study with limited 30 articles from 2012 to 2021. It aims to answer research questions about what mobile devices used in learning and what learning approaches are used in science learning to improve higher-order thinking skill and communication skills. The findings of this study were in line with the research objectives: First, the most appropriate mobile devices used to achieve learning objectives are mobile phones, followed by PDAs, tablets, iPad, laptops, e-books, and iPods. Second, the learning approach used in science learning to improve higher-order thinking skills and communication skills are a collaborative learning approach, inquiry learning, project-based learning, problem-based learning, game-based learning, and flipped classroom learning. It was hoped that this research can be an illustration for other researchers to create innovative learning approaches. Some research that can be done next based on this research is how mobile learning in social learning or comparing the two, further research on the most appropriate learning media for mobile learning, and research on the effectiveness of implementing approach strategies in mobile learning.