Location-aware Learning Research Articles

Immersive Learning Environment with Integrated Interactive Video and Ubiquitous Technologies

Information technology is an integral part of daily life in many domains, including communication, computing, entertainment, and education. However, despite its pervasiveness, digitalization in various purposes and application in many human-based activities, it still plays the role of assisting and supporting people in manipulating and acquiring information. This study developed a ubiquitous learning environment based on the connection between digital and physical information. By using mobile learning technologies, including interactive video-based multimedia technology, GPS, GIS, and the electronic map service, learners can perform location-aware learning activities and experience corresponding appearances regarding a particular location. Accordingly learners can acquire new knowledge by participating in location-aware learning activities. We also demonstrate a ubiquitous learning activity of introducing the history of Tamkang University, Taiwan, and assess the effectiveness of the proposed ubiquitous learning environment.

Ontology-based mobile learning and knowledge testing

The article presents the architecture of a complex, mobilised content authoring system. This approach changes the current structure of content development at Corvinus University of Budapest, serving the needs of mobile learners better by enabling context and location aware learning. Through its main components - educational ontology, content management system, adaptive testing system, mobilised learning management system - the system is also capable to tackle the challenges of communication, collaboration and content delivery regardless of time and space. Certain components were even tested by business informatics BSc students and the outcomes of this pilot are also described in detail.

A learner-centred design of a location-aware learning reminder

To ensure the success of future mobile learning environments, it is essential to develop affordable and effective applications that are well matched to the characteristics of the users' (particularly, learners) learning experiences. As an early exploration of this line of study, this paper evaluates a location-aware learning organiser that can help university students to manage their learning activities through mobile devices. Empirical testing of the learning organiser revealed considerable benefits for students in the university context, and demonstrated some potential opportunities for them to be more engaged in further mobile learning activities.