Educational Mobile Application Research Articles

EVALUATION OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN THE TEACHING OF GEOMETRY

Today’s world implies more and more frequent use of smartphones and their applications in every place and at every moment. In this paper, we will first talk about mobile educational applications in general, and then we will present various research related to the evaluation of mobile educational applications in the teaching of geometry (Bos, Dick, Larkin). Analyzing the relevant literature, the conclusion is drawn that the evaluation of mobile educa- tional applications is important for learning if geometrical content can be successfully carried out according to three aspects: pedagogical, mathematical and cognitive. The pedagogical as- pect implies the effectiveness of the application to assist in learning; the mathematical aspect of mobile educational applications is very often not fully satisfied because the incorrect use of mathematical language is noticeable, as well as the incorrect classification of shapes and objects; the cognitive aspect determines to what extent the application affects the development of students’ thought processes. According to previous research, mobile educational applications such as Co-ordinate Geometry, Transformations and Attribute Blocks were rated highly in all mentioned aspects of the evaluation.

AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE EXTENT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UTILISE MOBILE EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS FOR LEARNING

The purpose of the study is to determine the extent and frequency with which university students use Mobile Educational Applications, the knowledge concerning their availability, challenges students experience in using them, and the effect of these apps on students’ learning processes and performance. The research adopted a quantitative method of investigation and was conducted at a university in South Africa. A total of 280 questionnaire responses were completed and returned compared to the envisaged sample size of 375, representing a 75% response rate. The results revealed that students have properly incorporated mobile devices and applications into their daily lives and use mobile apps for personal, social, and academic activities on varying scales. A vast majority of students have acknowledged the affirming utility of mobile educational apps in their studies. It was concluded that Mobile Educational Applications are tools that enhance students’ learning in a university environment.

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

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.

Construction and validation of a mobile application for health education about COVID-19

RESUMO Objetivo: Construir e validar um aplicativo móvel para educação em saúde acerca da COVID-19. Método: Estudo metodológico, desenvolvido em seis etapas, no estado do Rio de Janeiro, entre junho de 2020 a agosto de 2021, com 20 profissionais de saúde, utilizando um formulário eletrônico. A validação ocorreu através do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo, cujos índices deveriam ser maiores ou iguais a 80%. Resultados: O aplicativo denominado ROBOVID foi construído e validado por profissionais juízes especialistas na temática, com Índice de Validade de Conteúdo de 100% para os domínios de conteúdo e adequação cultural, e com variação de 90 a 100% para os domínios de linguagem, ilustração e apresentação, alcançando 97% de Índice de Validade Global e 98% nas “dez regras de ouro” para uso em educação em saúde. Conclusão: O aplicativo ROBOVID demostrou ser uma ferramenta tecnológica válida para educação em saúde acerca da COVID-19 entre a população brasileira.

Construction and validation of a mobile application for health education about COVID-19.

To construct and validate a mobile application for health education about COVID-19. Methodological study, developed in six stages, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, between June 2020 and August 2021, with 20 health professionals, using an electronic form. Validation took place through the Content Validity Index, whose indexes should be greater than or equal to 80%. The application called ROBOVID was constructed and validated by expert judges on the subject, with a Content Validity Index of 100% for the domains of content and cultural adequacy, and with a variation of 90 to 100% for the domains of language, illustration, and presentation, achieving 97% on the Overall Validity Index and 98% on the "ten golden rules" for use in health education. The ROBOVID application proved to be a valid technological tool for health education about COVID-19 among the Brazilian population.

Aplicativo móvel para a educação de pacientes sobre o tratamento cirúrgico do câncer de mama

Abstract Introduction: Breast cancer is a relevant public health problem with high incidence, morbidity and mortality. Patients experience a feeling of uncertain future, low self-esteem, fear of death and mutilation. In this situation, the rational absorption of information is compromised and technology can help. Objective: To develop and validate a mobile application (app) for patient education on the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Patient education in breast cancer helps set patients’ preoperative expec-tations and satisfaction with the surgical experience and outcomes. Methods: The app was created in five stages: 1. analysis - situational diagnosis and integrative literature review; 2. design - planning and creation of didactic content; 3. development - definition of the app navigation; 4. implementation - configuration of tools and creation of an environment to download the app from the internet; 5. testing - application of usability, performance, compatibility, and functional tests. The developed app was validated by 13 doctors experienced in the treatment of breast cancer and 19 female breast cancer patients, using the Delphi technique. Results: Consensus was achieved, with an excellent overall content validity index of 1.00, both among the doctors and the patients in the first round of consultation. Conclusion: The app, named OncoMasto Cirurgia App, was developed after an integrative literature review, tested and validated for content by specialist doctors and by breast cancer patients, showing great agreement among the study participants.

The Development of Mobile Application for Digital Service Education

The Development of Mobile Application for Digital Service Education

Level of use of educational mobile applications in Uzbekistan

Level of use of educational mobile applications in Uzbekistan

Cyberbullying in Middle School Students: An Intervention Using an Educational Mobile Application for Caregivers: A Pilot Study

Cyberbullying in Middle School Students: An Intervention Using an Educational Mobile Application for Caregivers: A Pilot Study

ЗВ›ЯЗОК МІЖ СПРИЙМАННЯМ РЕКЛАМИ МОБІЛЬНИХ ЗАСТОСУНКІВ ТА МОТИВАМИ СПОЖИВЧОЇ ПОВЕДІНКИ МОЛОДІ

The article is devoted to highlighting the results of an empirical study of the features of the connection between the perception of advertising of entertainment-oriented applications and the motives of user's consumer behavior (using the example of the youth target audience). An analysis of the structure of consumer behavior motives for entertainmentoriented mobile applications was carried out. The authors established that the structure of motives of consumer behavior, which are actualized in users in the process of perceiving advertisements of entertainment-oriented applications (“Artstory”, “Preview”, “Lift”, “Unfold”, “Picsart”), consists of two factors. The relationship between the factors of perception of advertising images of mobile applications and the factors in the structure of motives of consumer behavior of users was established (for the application “Artstory” between the factor “Actualization of consumer activity” and the factors “ Actualization of creativity and positive mood” and “Exclusivity” in the structure of consumer motives; for the “Preview” application between the factor “Interest and attractiveness” in the structure of perception of the advertising image and the factor “Actualization of creativity and self-expression” in the structure of consumer motives; for the “Lift” application between the factor “Interest” in the structure of perception of the advertising image and the factors “Drive and creativity” and “Confidence in the exclusivity of the choice” in the structure of consumer motives; for the application “Unfold” between the factor “Interest” in the structure of perception of the advertising image and the factors “Confidence in the exclusivity of the choice and positive mood” and “Actualization of creative self-expression” in the structure of consumer motives; for the “Picsart” application by the factor “Attractiveness and interest” in the structure of perception of advertising image and by the factor “Satisfaction from creativity and novelty” in the structure of consumer motives). Prospects for further research have been identified, which consist in studying the relationship between the perception of educational mobile application advertising and the motives of users' consumer behavior.

The Effect of Media Literacy and Cognitive Ability on Recognition Laptop-Based Media for Children

Education has long been the target of utopian interventions, and with technological interventions, offering to change drastically or even eliminates classroom-based learning, traditional education research needs to focus on introducing technology tools at an early age through media literacy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of media literacy and cognitive abilities on the introduction of laptop-based media. This study used a quasi-experimental design involving 46 children. Data collection techniques through tests and data collection tools using statement sheets, which were processed using t-test. The results showed that the experimental class using the original laptop media had a high average value of 86.66 compared to the control class using the imitation laptop media which had a value of 81.66. There is a significant effect of media literacy and cognitive ability on the introduction of laptop-based media in children. On the introduction of laptop-based media in children, media literacy and cognitive capacities can have a big impact. The comparison of the average value of the control and experimental classes demonstrates this. When children are introduced to media via a genuine laptop, they become more excited and engaged in the experimental lesson.
 Keywords: media literacy, cognitive ability, laptop-based learning media

Educational Methodologies for Hearing Impaired Children Supported by Mobile Technology and Extended Reality: Systematic Analysis of Literature

This study aims to identify Teaching-Learning (TL) methodologies applied in conjunction with mobile and extended reality applications developed for the hearing impaired community. A systematic literature review of mixed type, cross-sectional between 2016 and 2020, focused on educational mobile applications for hearing impaired children in basic school age is presented, emphasizing the type of methodology and support strategies used, as well as the type of extended reality. development and use technology. The results show little literature that records TL applications for children, the most used communication system is sign language. There are few applications that record the use of collaborative strategies, but playful ones that combine memory, cognitive, metacognitive, metacognitive and affective techniques. Regarding the type of development technology, Android applications supported by multimedia elements stand out, followed by the use of Augmented Reality and a minority for other XR technologies.

Examining the Factors Influencing the Mobile Learning Applications Usage in Higher Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Recently, the emergence of the COVID-19 has caused a high acceleration towards the use of mobile learning applications in learning and education. Investigation of the adoption of mobile learning still needs more research. Therefore, this study seeks to understand the influencing factors of mobile learning adoption in higher education by employing the Information System Success Model (ISS). The proposed model is evaluated through an SEM approach. Subsequently, the findings show that the proposed research model of this study could explain 63.9% of the variance in the actual use of mobile learning systems, which offers important insight for understanding the impact of educational, environmental, and quality factors on mobile learning system actual use. The findings also indicate that institutional policy, change management, and top management support have positive effects on the actual use of mobile learning systems, mediated by quality factors. Furthermore, the results indicate that factors of functionality, design quality, and usability have positive effects on the actual use of mobile learning systems, mediated by student satisfaction. The findings of this study provide practical suggestions, for designers, developers, and decision makers in universities, on how to enhance the use of mobile learning applications and thus derive greater benefits from mobile learning systems.

Özel Eğitim Öğretmenleri Uzaktan Eğitime Hazır mı? Covıd-19 Sürecinde Öğretmenlerin Deneyimleri ve İhtiyaçları

This study was conducted to determine the experiences and needs of special education teachers regarding distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey model and convenient sampling technique were used. Participants were 191 teachers from İzmir, Turkey. Special Education Teacher Needs Analysis Form developed by the researchers was used as data collection tool. Orange and SPSS programs were used for analyzing. Results indicate that most of the teachers stated they are technology literate and have computer, phone or tablet. Few had been trained in distance education. Most of them have developed at least one of the homework, IEP (individualized education plan), computer/web supported materials, educational mobile applications, materials, educational video applications. More than half of them used technology-supported applications/activities. Nearly half of them have prepared IEP online. Only a quarter of teachers taught live lessons. They mostly provide feedback and interact partially, individualize lessons partially, cooperate with their colleagues partially in online education. Most teachers think that blended learning is appropriate for students. Half of them ready to teach online. They stated that if there was an e-mentor to support them in this environment, they would feel ready. Moreover, the most encountered difficulty is their students’ use of technology.

Using an educational mobile application to teach students to take vital signs

BackgroundThe utilization of smartphone applications in educational settings, specifically in the field of nursing, has grown increasingly popular. To date, there have been few, if any, smartphone applications dedicated specifically to the teaching of vital signs. The Clinic Vitals app was designed to be an acceptable substitute for in-person vital signs instruction. ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to show the utility of the Clinic Vitals app as a pedagogical tool in comparison to in-person nursing educational instruction. DesignA crossover design was employed within collegiate nursing educational sessions to determine if Clinic Vitals was an equivalent alternative to traditional vital sign teaching methods. ParticipantsParticipants were first-year nursing students from six different lab sessions within the same undergraduate university. MethodsStudents with little to no vital sign experience were given instruction via the Clinic Vitals mobile application or traditional learning. After the learning session, students were given skills assessments. After one week, students were given the opposite method of instruction followed by skills assessments. ResultsResults showed that no significant difference was found between the two groups based on skills assessments. Mobile application and in-person instruction teaching methods produced a similar level of competency in students learning to take vital signs. ConclusionsThe utility of being able to access the application's videos and instructional articles at any time and anywhere that there is an internet connection would make the app particularly useful. The present study provides evidence that the Clinic Vitals mobile application can be a reliable substitute for in-person vital signs instruction. Recent educational advances have demonstrated that online videos, simulations, and mobile applications can be effective resources for nursing educators. There is potential for further study of the uses of educational mobile applications, including Clinic Vitals, for nursing education.

Integrated Science Education Mobile Application: Edukit for 21st Century Skills

Problem solving skills are one of 21st Century Skills. However, based on the results of studies and interviews students still lack in problem solving skill because most of them only study from textbooks at school. The purpose of this research is to produce science education media equipped with experimental manuals and context in the application that students can use anytime and anywhere either independently or by teacher guidance. This development research adopts the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results of expert validation and legibility test show that the education KIT integrated mobile application is very suitable. Media expert validation obtained a score of 98% and material expert obtained a score of 99%. In addition to the validation results, a readability test was also carried out by the teacher and students with the respective scores of 96% and 91%. Based on the validation and readability test Edukit IPA is integrated with a mobile application as a practical, complete, and capable medium for practicing the results of student problem solving skill, because each stage of the experimental activity is based on indicators of problem solving skills.

A mobile app for algorithms learning in engineering education: Drag and drop approach

Algorithms, taken in the first year of university, is one of the core courses of the computer science department. Traditional learning systems have some restrictions as they are teacher, class, and time-based. However, distance education is one of the popular concepts of today since it has the flexibility of time and choice of location. Mobile learning, which is a subbranch of distance education provides users opportunities to learn through educational mobile applications. In the present study, an application to run on smart devices running the IOS operating system for engineering students to be used in supporting the basic algorithm education is described. The student can both get theoretical knowledge about concepts of algorithms, and test himself/herself with questions in the question bank. There are three types of questions, such as multiple-choice, true/false, and flowchart designed by the dragging-and-dropping method. The main contribution of this application is that the users can design a flowchart from beginning to end on screen by locating any flowchart components provided on the palette. They also have the opportunity to check their own solutions according to the inserted questions and answers in the database. The application was tested on a group of computer engineering undergraduate students from Mus Alparslan University. In that case, the application is evaluated by both an exam and user surveys. The results of the exam show that the presented application had a positive effect on students' success. Besides, the outcomes of the surveys have also given positive feedback.

밥상머리교육 모바일 애플리케이션 개발 연구

이 연구는 부모와 자녀가 질문과 대화 기반의 밥상머리교육이 가능하도록 모바일 애플리케이션 개발을 목적으 로 진행되었다. 밥상머리교육 모바일 애플리케이션 개발은 ADDIE모형을 변형하여 분석, 설계, 개발, 평가의 4단계로 개발하였다. 분석단계에서는 교육목표를 설정하고, 애플리케이션이 지향할 7개 핵심역량을 추출하였다. 설계단계에서는 핵심역량 7개를 구현할 인성 등 15개 메뉴를 학습내용으로 선정하였다. 개발단계에서는 1,000개의 사진을 기반으로 질문이 제시되어, 부모와 자녀가 자연스럽게 대화를 하면서 핵심역량을 강화하도록 구성하였다. 각 메뉴는 동일한 기능 과 사용방법으로 제작되어 사용자 편의성과 효용성을 높였다. 평가단계에서는 사용자의 심층 인터뷰를 통해 개선점을 도출하고, 반영하는 환류과정을 거쳤다. 연구결과를 바탕으로 밥상머리교육용 애플리케이션 개발에 대한 후속연구를 제 언한다. 첫째, 부모와 자녀가 장기간 애플리케이션을 사용하면서 일어나는 학습경험과 변화들을 종단연구를 통해 검증 할 필요가 있다. 둘째, 밥상머리교육 애플리케이션의 연령별 활용방법과 그에 따른 개선방안에 대한 후속연구가 필요하 다. 셋째, 조부모가 손자녀를 양육하는 사례가 늘어남에 따라서 조부모와 손자녀가 애플리케이션을 사용하면서 변화되 는 과정과 학습효과를 연구할 필요가 있다.

Drivers of teachers' intentions to use mobile applications to teach science.

Using mobile applications in science education has proven to be effective as it adds multiple benefits including learning gains, motivation to learn, and collaborative learning. However, some teachers are reluctant to use this technology for reasons derived from different factors. Hence, it is important to identify what factors affect teachers’ intentions to use mobile applications, in order to take actions aiming to encourage them to use this technology in their classes. Accordingly, this study proposes a model to predict science teachers’ intentions to use mobile applications in the teaching process. Our model merges the Technology Acceptance Model, the Flow Theory, and the Theory of Planned Behavior. It includes 11 hypotheses that were tested with 1203 pre-service and in-service science teachers from different cities in Turkey. Additionally, the study investigates the mediating role of attitude and perceived usefulness on teachers’ intentions to use mobile apps. Further, it examines the moderating role of the sample type on teachers’ behavioral intentions. The results indicate that all 11 hypotheses were significant to explain teachers’ intentions to use mobile applications. Finally, the study raises theoretical and practical implications to guide stakeholders to undertake actions to enrich educational settings through the use of mobile applications.

A Novel Educational Smartphone Application for Cognitively Healthy Seniors: A Pilot Study.

Modern technologies surround people every day, including seniors. The aim of this pilot study was to create a maximally user-friendly mobile application in order to meet older users’ individual needs. The research sample consisted of 13 older individuals at the age of 55+ years with a mean age of 67 years, living in the Czech Republic. The key assessment tools of this pilot study were the developed application and usability testing. The findings confirmed that the newly developed mobile application for teaching English met the needs of cognitively healthy seniors, and was acceptable and feasible. In addition, it indicated what technical (e.g., visual interface or easy navigation) and pedagogical (e.g., an instructional manual or adjusting to seniors’ learning pace or clear instructions) aspects should be strictly followed when designing such an educational smartphone application. In addition, the authors of this pilot study provide several implications for pedagogical practice. Further research should include more empirical studies aimed at the exploration of educational mobile applications for older generation groups with respect to meeting their individual needs in order to enhance their overall well-being. However, such studies are, nowadays, very rare.