Abstract

In the recent years, exploring the use of mobile technology to support learning is the key challenge for educators and instructional designers. However, there is little literature that examines the dimensions of mobile learning domain for both the researchers and instructional designers, and focuses on the effective use of the latest mobile learning technologies for education. This study takes a systematic approach to review the literature and provides a more comprehensive analysis and synthesis of articles from the year 2003 to year 2014. Findings in this study reveal that most highly-cited articles are found to focus on the evaluations of mobile learning systems and their design. Experimental methods are found to be the primary research methods for the evaluation of m-learning systems. PDAs, handhelds are currently the most widely used devices for mobile learning but these are expected to be replaced by emerging technologies. The results of this study may provide comprehension for researchers and educators into research trends in mobile learning.

References

• M. Sharples, "The design of personal mobile technologies for lifelong learning," Comput. Educ. , vol. 34, no. 3–4, pp. 177–193, Apr. 2000.
• A. Kukulska-Hulme, J. Pettit, L. Bradley, A. a. Carvalho, A. Herrington, D. M. Kennedy, and A. Walker, "Mature Students Using Mobile Devices in Life and Learning," Int. J. Mob. Blended Learn. , vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 18–52, 2011.
• P. Dulev, "The use of tablets as mobile aids in E-learning," Proc. Int. Conf. – New Horizons Educ. , Port. , 2011.
• W. -H. Wu, Y. -C. Jim Wu, C. -Y. Chen, H. -Y. Kao, C. -H. Lin, and S. -H. Huang, "Review of trends from mobile learning studies: A meta-analysis," Comput. Educ. , vol. 59, no. 2, pp. 817–827, Sep. 2012.
• K. Melhuish and G. Falloon, "Melhuish, K. & Falloon, G. (2010). Looking to the future: M-learning with the iPad. ," vol. 22, pp. 1–16, 2010.
• G. Hwang and H. Chang, "Computers & Education A formative assessment-based mobile learning approach to improving the learning attitudes and achievements of students," Comput. Educ. , vol. 56, no. 4, pp. 1023–1031, 2011.
• S. Liaw, M. Hatala, and H. Huang, "Computers & Education Investigating acceptance toward mobile learning to assist individual knowledge management?: Based on activity theory approach," vol. 54, pp. 446–454, 2010.
• D. Shin, Y. Shin, H. Choo, and K. Beom, "Computers in Human Behavior Smartphones as smart pedagogical tools?: Implications for smartphones as u-learning devices," Comput. Human Behav. , vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 2207–2214, 2011.
• J. Da Bormida, G. , Bo, G. , Lefrere, P. , & Taylor, "An Open Abstract Framework for Modeling Interoperability of Mobile Learning Services," Eur. J. Eng. Inf. Soc. Appl. , vol. 5, no. 1, 2003.
• C. -K. Looi, P. Seow, B. Zhang, H. -J. So, W. Chen, and L. -H. Wong, "Leveraging mobile technology for sustainable seamless learning: a research agenda," Br. J. Educ. Technol. , vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 154–169, Mar. 2010.
• H. Chu, G. Hwang, and C. Tsai, "Computers & Education A knowledge engineering approach to developing mindtools for context-aware ubiquitous learning," Comput. Educ. , vol. 54, no. 1, pp. 289–297, 2010.
• G. D. Chen, C. K. Chang, and C. Y. Wang, "Ubiquitous learning website?: Scaffold learners by mobile devices with information-aware techniques," vol. 50, pp. 77–90, 2008.
• G. Clough, A. C. Jones, P. Mcandrew, and E. Scanlon, "Informal learning with PDAs and smartphones," pp. 359–371, 2008.
• D. Corlett, M. Sharples, S. Bull, and T. Chan, "Evaluation of a mobile learning organiser for university students," pp. 162–170, 2005.
• N. Gedik, A. Hanci-Karademirci, E. Kursun, and K. Cagiltay, "Key instructional design issues in a cellular phone-based mobile learning project," Comput. Educ. , vol. 58, pp. 1149–1159, 2012.
• N. Gedik, A. Hanci-Karademirci, E. Kursun, and K. Cagiltay, "Key instructional design issues in a cellular phone-based mobile learning project," Comput. Educ. , vol. 58, no. 4, pp. 1149–1159, May 2012.
• G. Z. Ã and M. Nussbaum, "A constructivist mobile learning environment supported by a wireless handheld network," pp. 235–243, 2004.
• M. Wang, R. Shen, D. Novak, and X. Pan, "blended classroom," vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 673–695, 2009.
• N. Gedik, A. Hanci-karademirci, E. Kursun, and K. Cagiltay, "Computers & Education Key instructional design issues in a cellular phone-based mobile learning project," Comput. Educ. , vol. 58, no. 4, pp. 1149–1159, 2012.
• D. Corlett, M. Sharples, S. Bull, and T. Chan, "Evaluation of a mobile learning organiser for university students," J. Comput. Assist. Learn. , vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 162–170, May 2005.
• Y. S. Chen, T. C. Kao, and J. P. Sheu, "A mobile learning system for scaffolding bird watching learning," no. April, pp. 347–359, 2003.
• C. Markett, I. A. Sánchez, S. Weber, and B. Tangney, "Using short message service to encourage interactivity in the classroom," Comput. Educ. , vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 280–293, Apr. 2006.
• H. -Y. Sung and G. -J. Hwang, "A collaborative game-based learning approach to improving students' learning performance in science courses," Comput. Educ. , vol. 63, pp. 43–51, Apr. 2013.
• A. C. Jones, E. Scanlon, and G. Clough, "Computers & Education Mobile learning?: Two case studies of supporting inquiry learning in informal and semiformal settings," Comput. Educ. , vol. 61, pp. 21–32, 2013.
• J. Article, "Innovation in Mobile Learning?: A European Perspec- tive," 2009.