PENYERAHAN DAN PENILAIAN TUGASAN ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION AND ASSESSMENT

KOD KURSUS /COURSE CODE

: OUMH1203

TAJUK KURSUS /COURSE TITLE : ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SEMESTER /SEMESTER : MEI/MAY 2011

ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR / INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS 1. Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1) soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa modul bercetak kursus ini. / This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course. 2. Jawab dalam Bahasa Inggeris SAHAJA. / Answer in English ONLY. 3. Muatturunkan templet tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada MyVLE untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5. / Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing. 4. Tugasan anda hendaklah antara 2500 hingga 3000 patah perkataan tidak termasuk rujukan. Bilangan perkataan hendaklah ditunjukkan di hujung tugasan anda. Jangan menyalin soalan dan arahan tugasan dalam jawapan anda. / Your assignment should be between 2500 and 3000 words excluding references. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. 5. Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan kepada TUTOR BERSEMUKA. / You must submit your assignment to the TUTOR. 6. Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja. / You can submit your assignment ONCE only. 7. Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 28 Jun 2011 hingga 10 Julai 2011. Serahan selepas 10 Julai 2011 TIDAK akan diterima. / Your assignment must be submitted between 28 June 2011 and 10 July 2011. Submission after 10 July 2011 will NOT be accepted. 8. Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang lain sebagai kerja sendiri. /Your assignment

should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

OUMH1203 Assignment 1. Read this excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLearning The term M-Learning, or "mobile learning", has different meanings for different communities. Although related to E-learning and distance education, it is distinct in its focus on learning across contexts and learning with mobile devices. One definition of mobile learning is: Any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not at a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies. In other words mobile learning decreases limitation of learning location with the mobility of general portable devices. The term covers learning with portable technologies including but not limited to handheld computers, MP3 players, notebooks and mobile phones. M-learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies, and learning that reflects a focus on how society and its institutions can accommodate and support an increasingly mobile population. M-learning is convenient in that it is accessible from virtually anywhere. M-Learning, like other forms of E-learning, is also collaborative; sharing is almost instantaneous among everyone using the same content, which leads to the reception of instant feedback and tips. M-Learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small RAMs, filled with tailored learning contents. In addition, it is simple to utilize mobile learning for a more effective and entertaining experience. Your tasks:
(a)

Write a research paper on Mobile Learning Readiness among Working Adult Learners in Malaysia In order to write this paper, you need to carry out a quick survey on this topic. You need to find at least 30 respondents who are now working and at the same, pursuing their higher education at any college and university. Fresh school leavers should not be your respondents.

(b)

(c)

A sample instrument is provided for you to collect your data. However, you can create your own instrument to meet the purpose of this research paper. Once you have colleted you data, you need to analyse your data using descriptive statistics (means and frequency distribution technique), report the results in forms of graphs/charts. means, frequency, and percentage, and present some of the findings in visual forms like

(d)

Your paper must have the following headings: INTRODUCTION (2-3 paragraphs) (i) discuss various definitions of mobile learning; find at least 2 references on definition and scope of mobile learning ; you can refer to books, journals, proceedings, and Internet, but you must provide complete references.
(ii)

discuss the status of mobile learning in Malaysia; find 3 references on mobile learning in Malaysia.

PAST STUDIES (5 short paragraphs)

(i)

find at least 5 studies on mobile learning reported in journals only; journals can either be printed and digital forms

the

(ii)

write a summary of each study in a separate paragraph (who studied, when it was conducted, where it was conducted, what was studied, who was involved in the study, and what did the study find)

(iii)

refer to the text book on how to write a summary; Refer to 9.3.4 in the text book and http://www.library.mun.ca/guides/howto/apa.php when write your sources (author, year, title, etc.), including the URL at the end of your paper.

A RECENT STUDY (1 paragraph) (i) (ii) Methodology (describe how you collect your data, who are your respondents) Refer to your text book on how to describe this section FINDINGS (a maximum 6 paragraphs)
(i) (ii)

Profile: describe your respondents background. Results: present the analysis of the data according to each section of the instrument; use means and frequency distribution; you can also carry alternative analysis of your own choice to present the results.

(iii)

Findings: summarize your results (1 paragraph)

CONCLUSION (1 paragraph) Present your conclusion REFERENCES

(i)

list the sources according to the alphabetical order.

(ii)

use APA style when writing the reference; remember: every punctuation that separates each information counts.

(e)

Please observe the ethics in writing: no plagiarism. Always acknowledge your sources of reference.

(f)

You are encouraged to discuss this assignment in MyVLE forum with your tutors and course mates.

___________________________________________________________________________ PENILAIAN / EVALUATION Tugasan ini akan menyumbangkan 30 % daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan akan dinilai berdasarkan kepada Skema Jawapan. / This assignment accounts for 30 % of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Answer Scheme. Anda akan diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula / You would be given feedback of the assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences. PLAGIARISME : POTONGAN MARKAH / PLAGIARISM : MARKS DEDUCTION Amaran : Tugasan yang diserahkan secara automatik akan disemak untuk menentukan kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan, markah akan dipotong seperti berikut: / Warning : The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan antara 10 - 30 % : potongan 20% daripada jumlah markah yang diperolehi. Tugasan dengan pertindihan kandungan lebih daripada 30 % : Markah sifar akan diberikan. Assignments with 10 - 30 % overlap with others : 20% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with more than 30% overlap with others : Zero mark would be given

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A study on Mobile Learning Readiness among Working Adult Learners in Malaysia (MLR Instrument designed by Supyan Hussin, 2011) Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the level of mobile learning readiness among working adult learners in Malaysia. We highly appreciate it if you could provide us some feedbacks on this quick survey. Thank you for your cooperation. SECTION A. Background information (Please answer this section) Direction: Please respond to the following statements by ticking (/) an option in a space next to the options. 1. Current status: (a) undergraduate student ____ (b) post-graduate student ____ 2. Current employment (a) not employed/not working ____ (b) working ____ 3. Year of study a. 1st year ____ 4. Filed of study: a. sociology d. computer science/IT g. language j. anthropology m. graphic design p. communication s. law ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ b. educatio ___ n _ e. medicine ___ _ h. civilizati ___ on _ k. architect ___ ure _ n. engineer ___ ing _ q. philosop ___ hy _ t. religion ___ _ c. applied sciences f. health science i. pure science l. political science o. economy r. business u. management ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ b.2nd year _____ c. 3rd year _____ d. 4th year ____

s. others (please specify __________________________________ 5. Age: a. 20-25 ____b. 25-30 ____ c. 31-35 ____ d. 36-40 (e) more than 40 ____

6. Ethnic : a. Indian ____ b. Chinese ____ c. Bumiputera ____ d. Others (please specify) ____ 7. Gender: a.Male ____ b.Female ____ 8. Nationality __________________________

B. SECTION B: Handphone Facilities (Please answer this section) Direction: Please respond to the following statements by ticking (/) an option (1) Yes or (2) No, in the box below. No. Statements 1 Do you have a handphone (mobile phone)? . 2 Does your handphone have 3G service? . 3 Does your handphone have 4G service? . 4 Does your handphone have MMS service? . 5 Does your handphone have a video call service? . 6 Have you ever used a video call? . 7 Does your handphone have Internet access? . 8 Does your handphone have a memory card that can store . digital files? 9 Can your handphone read/open up the following files? . a. Word document b. PDF document c. Excel document d. Power Point document e. Video files f. Audio files g. Photos/graphics SECTION C: Internet Access (Skip this section if your handphone DOES NOT have Internet or wi-fi access facility) Direction: Some handphone owners subscribe to the Internet line, while others use wi-fi facilities to access the Internet. If your handphone has an access to the Internet, please respond to the following statements by ticking (/) an option (1) Never, (2) Rarely, (3) Sometime, (4) Often, or (5) Always, in the box below. (1) Yes (2) No

No. Statements 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 1 0 . 1 1 . 1 2 . I have subscribed to the Internet line using my handphone. I have used wi-fi facility to access the Internet. I have sent/received email via handphone. I have downloaded files from the Internet using my handphone. I have sent 3G files to other people. I have opened up a 3G file that I received in my handphone. I have used handphone to send messages using MMS. I have received 3G files. I know how to convert PowerPoint files into a 3G format I have shared the Internet line between my handphone and my computer using Bluetooth facility in my handphone. I have accessed my Facebook and/or other social networking sites using my handphone. I read online news using my handphone.

1 Never

2 3 4 5 Rarely Sometime Often Always

SECTION D: Mobile learning (Please answer this section) Direction: Mobile learning is becoming a popular learning mode soon in Malaysia as handphone is offering more mobile services at a cheaper rate. Please respond to the following statements by ticking (/) an option (1) Strongly disagree, (2) Disagree, (3) Agree, (4) Strongly Agree, or (5) Not applicable in the box below. No. Statements 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . I know what mobile learning is all about. I want to know more about mobile learning. I dont think I want to be involved in mobile learning. I prefer conventional learning than mobile learning. 1 2 Strongly Disagree disagree 3 4 5 Agre Strongly Not e Agree applicable

5 I think mobile learning is good . for working adults who are pursing their higher education. 6 I dont mind paying extra money . for mobile learning. 7 Mobile learning will make my . life difficult. 8 I am not ready for mobile . learning if the university implements it now. 9 I would like my lecturer to . integrate mobile learning in my class in addition to face-to-face meetings in the class. 1 I am afraid I will spend more 0 money on my handphone bill . because of mobile learning. 1 I will be ready for mobile 1 learning after 2 years. . 1 I dont know how to use 3G 2 facility in my handphone. . 1 I would like my lecturer to 3 integrate mobile learning in my . class besides online forum in my course 1 Mobile learning will save my 4 learning time. . 1 Mobile learning is an alternative 5 to web based learning. . 1 I need to learn how to use my 6 handphone for mobile learning. . 1 I am looking forward to engage in 7 mobile learning. . 1 I will upgrade my handphone if 8 mobile learning is going to be . implemented in my course. 1 Mobile learning is an alternative 9 to conventional learning. . 2 I think my university is not ready 0 for mobile learning using . handphone facility. 2 Some of my lecturers are already

integrating mobile learning in their teaching.