Using mobile learning in development of scientific skills for Al Baha University students. 1

Abstract

This study was designed to investigate the effect of using SMS via M-Learning and sending instructional materials on student’s academic achievement in Bloom’s three cognitive levels (remembering, understanding and applying), as well as measuring student’s practical skills during the learning process of a course called Designing Instructional Software. The course is taught to the Faculty of Education Students at Al-Baha University.

The present study adopted the experimental method in order to test the effect of the independent variable on the dependent one. With a sample from Al-Baha University comprised 30 students divided into two groups; one was the experimental group (15 students) and the other was the control group (15 students, the researcher conducted the study. Achievement and skill performance were measured using an achievement test and observation card. The data and scores from these tools were collected, Measurements and statistical computation were done using t-test, and Cronbach's Alfa.

The results and findings of the study revealed some significant differences between the experimental group and control group. There was a significant difference between the mean scores of the control and experimental groups at level 0.05 on the total achievement test (recall، understanding and application) in favor of the experimental group students.

In the light of results of the present study، the following recommendations may be given. The study may recommend adopting and implementing M- Learning Applications in learning and instruction، a form that benefits the instructional process. Further more، the study recommending building M-learning environment . Also، these shoaled be training courses for staff to assist them designing and developing these systems of learning. Moreover، local conferences should be held in order to distribute the literacy of M- learning in our educational organizations. Finally، more research and studies should be conducted in the field of mobile technology and learning.