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Alzaabi, M., Berri, J., & Zemerly, M. (2010). Web-based architecture for mobile learning.
International Journal for Informatics (IJI), 3(1), 207-216. Retrieved from
http://www.infonomics-society.org/IJI/Web-based%20Architecture%20for%20Mobile
%20Learning.pdf
Mobile Learning System Based on Cloud Computing
Summary
In this article the authors believe with the popularization of Wi-Fi wireless networking as
well as intelligent mobile terminal equipment, such as iPhones, smartphones, iPads, and tablets
mobile learning became recognized as an essential modality of learning. The authors further
believe many disadvantages exist in conventional mobile learning, whereas, cloud-based mobile
learning was better equipped to overcome some of these disadvantages. This article establishes a
concept and cloud computing system architecture using an m-learning system structured with
cloud-based computing to analyze its function and process elements. Some function elements
use an Android platform and JAVA technology. This determines that the system can recognize the
mixture of advanced learning concepts with the new technology promoting personalized and
diversified learning anywhere, at anytime (Chen, Ma, Liu, Liu, Ran, & Wang, 2013).
This article successfully combines the advantages of cloud computing integrating it into
m-learning designing its own m-learning system. The systems four functional modules consist
of the following: learning community, system management, learning resources, and course
learning. The authors believe there are plenty of cloud-based storage mobile learning resources
providing excellent cloud community interactivity along with superior quality. In addition, the
authors recognize the Android platform realizes the system module functions as the main
interface, content learning, login interface, and cloud-services interface. When installed on a
smartphone or Android tablet the learner can learn quickly and easily wherever and whenever
(Chen et. al., 2013).
Critique
This author believes that the article adequately presents an m-learning system based on
cloud computing. Many of these learning systems were launched for Android phones and tablets
quickly becoming a popular item. The architecture of cloud computing consists of the two
following parts: management and service offering three levels, such as platform as a service
(PaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Cloud computing has
rapidly gained popularity in mobile learning because of its many advantages. This author
believes that the article provides valid support for using cloud computing in mobile learning
(Chen et. al., 2013).
Reference
Chen, M., Ma, Y., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Ran, Y., & Wang, J. (2013). Mobile learning system based on
cloud computing. Journal of Networks, 8(11), 2572-2577. Retrieved from
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student and facilitator. This author agrees with the books authors in regard to the increased
knowledge level of home schooled children; however, knows quite a few families where the
parent spends at least six to seven hours daily home schooling their children as opposed to the
three to four hours stated in the book.
This author believes the book provided evidence of thorough research into the
educational system in America. The authors examined and explained changes in education that
occurred over time along with the possible losses and gains resulting from the proposed
educational revolution. In addition, the authors make a good case for lifelong learning and the
learner taking control of his or her learning (Collins & Halverson, 2009).
Reference
Collins, A., & Halverson, R. (2009). Rethinking education in the age of technology: The digital
revolution and schooling in America. New York: Teachers College Press
Defining Mobile Learning in the Higher Education Landscape
Summary
In this article the authors view mobile learning as having three concepts. These consist of
mobility of technology, mobility of learning, and mobility of the learner defining mobile learning
as environmental-based learning. The authors recognize mobility of technology as devices
equipped with Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) capable of
connecting with the Internet wherever and whenever. This allows the learner to receive
instruction and deliver content anywhere, anytime. Mobility of learning provides learning
everywhere and anytime promoting e-learning and performance-based assessment. Mobility of
the learner pertains to the location of the learner. When a learner uses a personal computer for elearning purposes he or she remains bound to the location of the personal computer. When the
same learner uses a wireless device he or she has limitless locations to learn from any place,
anytime (El-Hussein & Cronje, 2010).
Critique
The issue that came to mind for this author while reading the article consisted of the
unreliability of some wireless devices in various geographical areas. These issues did not appear
in the research of the article or the discussion of mobility of the learner. For example, when
passing through the mountains of West Virginia or other mountainous terrain, this author
experiences numerous dropped calls and loss of connectivity with the wireless provider on
laptops, iPhones, and iPads. However, convenient and nice the thought of full mobility of the
learner in some geographical regions may prove more frustrating than productive. In addition,
some areas of the world may not have existing cell phone towers or satellite coverage for this
type of learner mobility. Therefore, the mobility of technology will only prove as reliable as the
wireless providers ability to provide service without obstacle interferences, such as mountains,
high rise buildings, location of towers, and satellite availability. These issues may render the
articles three concepts of mobile learning useless.
Reference
El-Hussein, M. O. M., & Cronje, J. C. (2010). Defining mobile learning in the higher education
landscape. Educational Technology & Society, 13(3), 12-21. Retrieved from
http://www.ifets.info/journals/13_3/3.pdf