Journal of Information Processing Systems

Korea Information Processing Society (한국정보처리학회)
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Design and Implementation of a Content Model for m-Learning

  • Shon, Jin Gon (Dept. of Computer Science, Korea National Open University) ;
  • Kim, Byoung Wook (Dept. of Computer Science Education, Korea University)
  • Received : 2014.03.24
  • Accepted : 2014.05.14
  • Published : 2014.12.31
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Abstract

It is difficult for mobile learners to maintain a high level of concentration when learning content for more than an hour while they are on the move. Despite the attention span issue, many m-learning systems still provide their mobile learners with the same content once used in e-learning systems. This has called for an investigation to identify the suitable characteristics of the m-learning environment. With this in mind, we have conducted a survey in hopes of determining the requirements for developing more suitable m-learning content. Based on the results of the survey, we have developed a content model comprised of two types: a segment type and a supplement type. In addition, we have implemented a prototype system of the content model for Apple iPhones and Android smartphones in order to investigate a feasibility study of the model application.

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