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What is mLearning and How Can It Be Used to Support Learning and Teaching in Econometrics?
| Content Provider | ERIC |
|---|---|
| Author | Morales, Lucia |
| Spatial Coverage | Ireland (Dublin) |
| Abstract | The aim of case this study was to analyze the integration of mobile learning technologies in a postgraduate course in Finance (MSc in Finance) at Dublin Institute of Technology, where econometrics is an important course component. Previous experience with students undertaking econometrics modules supported this analysis, where the researcher detected a clear need for learning support. Econometrics courses are heavily supported by the use of sophisticated statistical software, the availability of which is normally restricted to designated labs in the college. As a result, this project has developed an application that facilitates students' access to econometrics course work, where a mobile device was used. The main objective of the project was to enable students to bring their course material home with them and use it anywhere, at any time, so that the basic material covered in class could be consulted and reviewed as many times as the students need. The results of this project are very encouraging, as evidence suggests mobile technologies can play a positive role in improving students' learning experience. Teachers should consider using mobile technologies to support their work in the classroom. In this context, smart phones and PC tablets, the devices used during this study, have proved to be particularly effective. |
| Related Links | https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1133741.pdf |
| Ending Page | 37 |
| Starting Page | 18 |
| e-ISSN | 21576254 |
| Journal | Higher Learning Research Communications |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 3 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Laureate Education, Inc. |
| Publisher Date | 2013-03-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Research Case Studies Electronic Learning Economics Handheld Devices Technological Advancement Technology Uses in Education Telecommunications Web Sites Technology Integration Higher Education Blended Learning Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Thinking Skills Information Technology Participant Observation Questionnaires Qualitative Research Foreign Countries Postsecondary Education |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
