International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM) – eISSN: 1865-7923 – Vol. 14, No. 8, 2020 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes in Higher Education https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v14i08.13125 Hosam F. El-Sofany () King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Cairo Higher Institute of Engineering, Computer Science and Management,Cairo, Egypt helsofany@kku.edu.sa Nahla El-Haggar Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Abstract—Recently Mobile technology is considered an effective way to im- prove students' skills such as positive thinking, collaborative, communication, as well as it is considered the main part of major innovation in many e-learning research areas. As a result of the 21st. century requirements, skills were devel- oped to address the rising needs in higher education which causes a shifting par- adigm from the traditional methods of teaching to M-learning. In this research, we discuss the effect of using Mobile learning techniques to improve learning outcomes in Higher Education. We have implemented a web-based survey through two questionnaires. The questionnaires were distributed among 200 stu- dents in the second and third levels in the computer science department at both Community College and College of Arts and Science. This research explores a study on e-learning using mobile technology to identify students’ perceptions in the acceptance of mobile techniques and recognize the quality of mobile services for academic and social purposes to improve teaching strategy and learning per- formance in higher educational organizations. The outcomes of this research would support the evolution of M-learning at the university-level and cause shift- ing the traditional learning methods by merging M-learning methodologies as a learning management system that provides mobile learning services to students and teachers any time and from any location. The research study shows some important results towards the integration of mobile technology into teaching in- clude: student positive perception, facilitates student concentrate, flexible access to m-services for learning materials, and increases students' skills in using mobile technology for e-learning. Keywords—E-learning, M-learning, learning outcomes, teaching tools, Higher Education 1 Introduction Originally the educational environment begins with traditional learning, where stu- dents are required to attend the classes. The other way round, distance learning was 4 http://www.i-jim.org https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v14i08.13125 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … used where students could use videos and books to study abroad. Later the computer embedded in the educational strategy, the learning materials were presented through computers which are called online learning [1]. In 21st. century information and com- munication technology have become an essential section of the teaching process by changing all aspects of education to improve a lecturer’s pedagogical practices and pro- mote effective ways to manage time in the classroom [2]. In the late 80s, E-learning emerged as a new way of technologies in modern education and training systems. The recent learning management systems (LMS) environment of E-learning that ac- cessed using wireless devices (such as, mobile phones, smart mobile phones, Apple’s iPods, or tablet PCs, etc.) is called M-learning. The applications of these devices are integrated with the Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G telecommunication networks which are mainly based on wireless technologies usage which allows students to access learning re- sources include lectures, assignments, quizzes and collaborate or support activities in fieldwork without any restrictions on time and location. [3, 4]. Mobile devices help students to co-operate with their peers in programs, social media for email, online mes- saging, blogging, and various social networking sites, that allowing students to progress their programs by gaining credits [5, 6]. M-learning, as a new model, promotes elastic- ity; for which students don’t need to be in a specific age or having specific skills to participate in learning approaches [7]. The main objectives of this research include, (1) identifying students’ perceptions in the acceptance of mobile techniques and recog- nize the quality of mobile services for academic and social purposes to improve learning in higher educational institutions, (2) determining students’ level skills in technolog- ical literacy [8]. This paper is organized as follows: Section 2 represents the literature review of the effect of M-learning and the sharing of knowledge between students in higher education institutions (HEIs). Section 3 introduces some comparisons between the E-learning and M-learning. Section 4 illustrates the M-services and teaching tools in HEIs. Section 5 introduces a quantitative research methodology for detecting the students’ feed- back on the acceptance of mobile technology and evaluate the quality of mobile services for academic and social purposes, as well as for determining the stu- dents’ level skill in technological literacy. Section 6 presents the results and discus- sion. The paper is concluded in Section 7. 2 Related Work Sharples, (2000) [9] suggested a scheme for M-learning through the incorporation of hardware, software and mobile technology into the learning process to improve the interaction between students and their teachers by increasing the physical distance be- tween them, since M-learning is a technology of any time anywhere. Furthermore, Park (2011) [10] indicated that M-learning is capable of improving traditional learning through effective applications that facilitate interaction in a formal learning environ- ment to allow interactive learning resources in a conducive virtual environment for life- iJIM ‒ Vol. 14, No. 8, 2020 5 ../AppData/Local/Temp/Downloads/IJCSIS%20-%20The%20Effect%20Co-curcular%20activities.docx#_bookmark1 ../AppData/Local/Temp/Downloads/IJCSIS%20-%20The%20Effect%20Co-curcular%20activities.docx#_bookmark13 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … long learning. Chen et al. (2008) [11] pointed out the importance of studying the per- ceptions of students and their requirements for using M-learning to help the decision- maker adoption of mobile learning successfully in the university-level environment. Kothamasu (2010) [12] presented that mobile learning is not just learning through wireless devices, but mobile phones can provision several emergence services such as SMS, MMS, Email, etc. The authors show that, in addition to mobile communications, available. Alzaza and Yaakub, (2011) [13] explore the importance of using M-learning services for university-level students in Malaysia. The outcomes demonstrated that the course enrollment and exam results are the greatest services' rate followed by library, schedule, and admission services. Research by Adeyeye et al. (2013) [14] presented that there are many factors affect the success or fails of mobile learning-based projects. These factors are based on software accessibility, institutional support, network con- nectivity, study curriculum capability, student experiences, and the technology owned by the students. According to Behera (2013) [15] and Sa´nchez-Prieto et al. (2016) [16], M-learning is included in E-learning, but it is a separate approach, as M-learning per- formance can be implemented based on understanding the challenges and opportunities of mobile devices. Mohanna (2015) [17] presented the possibility of integration among M-learning, software and hardware technologies to create multimedia applications ca- pable of facilitating the interaction of educational content in various formats such as lectures, quizzes, tutorials, games, short messages, and multimedia. As an attempt to explore the use of M-learning in universities, Andrew and others (2017) [18] addressed classes of ways, including promoting on-campus interactivity through mobile devices, a student needs an inquiry, and low-cost M-learning approaches. Deemah A. Al-Ara- biat, (2018) [19] examines the effect of M-learning and the sharing of knowledge be- tween students at the university level. The outcome of the research presented that, mo- bile learning technical barriers have a negative effect on M-learning and the growth of cloud computing will expand incentives to address M-learning's technical problems. 3 E-learning and M-learning E-learning includes the use of computers, wireless devices, and video conferences through the internet, not only for content delivery but also for interaction among stu- dents. M-learning is considered as an extended generation of E-learning supported by wireless devices [20]. The main feature and benefit of M-learning are that it isn't limited to a specific place, such as sitting in a classroom or in front of a computer. Students can use M-learning anywhere and anytime as well as teachers, can provide students with materials and resources anywhere anytime they want (see Figure 1). This concept gives the learner the new freedom for learning, it also increases the flexibility of teachers, who can develop (on-the-spot) learning materials to meet specific needs or provide di- rect feedback and support to students. The M-learning concept can be classified into three main classes include mobility of learning, mobility of the learner, and mobility of technology as shown in Table I [21]. 6 http://www.i-jim.org Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … Fig. 1. M-learning system classification Table 1. M-learning classification and features M-Learning Classes Features Mobility of technology The ability to use portable digital devices to deliver educational materials to all participants based on wireless application protocols (WAP) and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi). Also, they have many services such as Email, SMS, MMS, etc. Mobility of Learner The ability to learn and communicate with other learners everywhere and anytime through a specific delivery channel. Mobility of Learning The ability to transmit all different educational materials of higher educational learning via mobile phones. 3.1 Comparison between E-learning and M-learning Both E-learning and M-learning models have some differences among them as shown in Table II and have common features between them as follows [22]: 1. The two models are student centered, teaching, learning process (i.e., self-learning). 2. Students can access and explore the Internet by electronic devices such as computers, mobiles, PDA, etc. 3. Provide interaction between participants in the educational process: students, tutors, and institutions. 4. Provide learning opportunities for many students. 5. Deliver educational materials in different ways such as texts, images, and video clips. 6. Enable automatic attendance for a student without entering the classroom actually. 7. The two models include infrastructure and a broad community-based approach to wired and wireless devices technologies. iJIM ‒ Vol. 14, No. 8, 2020 7 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … Table 2. Comparison between some feature of E-learning and M-learning 4 M-services and Teaching Tools in Higher Education With the exponential growth of technology particularly in both mobile devices and wireless networks. The main objective of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) attempt to improve learning outcomes and enhance the academic performance of the students by integrating students with M-learning. So, HEIs are allowing M-learning services based on different teaching technological tools to develop their services. Among these tools Social networks, Web‑based platforms, internet of things (IoT) [23]. 4.1 M-learning services In this paper, we have classified M-learning services into two categories based on learning materials and administrative information services [24]: Learning materials services: These services based on the contents of student courses that allow students to: • Access to course material • Access continuously the course content and online presentation • The ability to access the coursework tools (assignments, quizzes, announcements, timetables, user management, and etc.) Administrative services: Administrative information services of M-learning allow students to [24]: • Automatic evaluation of teaching system. • Provide the opportunity of taking external and internal exams. • Admission services and course registrations. • Automated library services Feature E-Learning M-Learning Devices PCs, laptops Smart Phone, PDA and Tablet Structure Structured, formal and time-bound format of teaching. Unstructured, on-demand, timely and context-aware form of education dissemination. Network Wired and Bandwidth Wireless, GPRS, Bluetooth, 4G, and 4GLET Protocol Web-Based WAP-Based Accessibility Private location No geographical location Connectivity Intranet or Internet Mobile Networks, GSM, GPRS, UMTS, and CDMA. Communication pro- tection low levels of protection because of using multiple devices More protection because of using personal devices Instructor to Student communication Asynchronous Delayed (E-mail) Interactive Synchronous Instant message & MMS Spontaneous Usability Difficult to transfer books and files between individuals. easy to exchange books and files between learners by Bluetooth and IR technologies Learning process Simulated Situation Social Interaction 8 http://www.i-jim.org Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … • Provide a discussion of new ideas and suggestions for addressing teaching and re- search issues. • Encourage comprehensive learning delivery. • The achievement of all learning phases and control the students learning outcomes. • Create a universal educational and research environment, etc. 4.2 Educational tools based on M-devices Teaching tools based on mobile technologies include Social networks, Web‑based platforms, and the Internet of Things (IoT), that support activities of teachers to intro- duce advanced and effective ways of learning [25]. 4.3 Social network tools Social networks allow academic staff to share knowledge among students. Also, en- ables them to interact with other teachers at other locations to get different perspectives on learning, and teaching [45, 46]. Social network tools for teaching are introduced in Table III, these tools enable students to collaborate in learning and improve their skills, and collaboration. As a result, social networks develop students’ performance and mo- tivation for learning [26]. 4.4 Web‑based platforms Table III presented some web-based platforms that support teachers in their teaching activities to mentor the students and adoptive a comprehensive learning process with many attractive courses [27]. iJIM ‒ Vol. 14, No. 8, 2020 9 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … Table 3. Teaching Tools Based on Mobile Technologies 4.5 Internet of Things (IoT) “Things” refers to any equipment, servers, devices, etc., that are connected to the internet and used as independent tools that making teaching activities more efficient and attractive. Sensing and monitoring technologies are used to assess student re- sponses to a lecture. Real-time feedback is given to allow teachers to adjust the class dynamics in a timely manner. Table III shows the M-learning types involved in the IoT tools for learning environments. These tools facilitate interactions among students and teachers and improve the outcomes of education [28-30]. 5 Methodology The aims of this research are to detect the students’ feedback on the acceptance of mobile technology to the development process which possibly could enhance learn- ing process to meet students' requirements and evaluate the quality of mobile ser- vices for academic and social purposes, as well as for determining the students’ 10 http://www.i-jim.org Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … level skill in using recent technological tools. A quantitative research methodology was used to achieve these proposes. 5.1 Instrument, participants, and data collection In this research, we have used a quantitative methodology and an instrument (ques- tionnaire) to gather the necessary data. An assessment sheet was prepared which con- tains 26 questions. The questionnaire is composite into three parts: In the first part, the study used a 5-point Likert scale ranging from SD (Strongly Disagree), D (Disagree), N (Neutral), A (Agree), SA (Strongly Agree) to explore the students' satisfaction towards applying M-learning. In the second part, the study used flexibility scales ranging from 1 to 3, where 1- Strong Flexible, 2- Moderate Flexible and 3-Poor Flexible to explore the use of M-devices to improve student M-learning process because of their ability to facilitate access to the educational tools. Finally, in the third part, the study used scales ranging from HS=High Skilled, MS= Moderately Skilled and PS= Poorly Skilled to investigate the level of technological literacy skills of the students. Two questionnaires were distributed among 200 students in the second and third levels in the Computer Department at Community College at Dammam, Imam Ab- dulrahman Bin Faisal University, and College of Arts and Science at King Khalid Uni- versity, KSA. Data were collected for two semesters of the 2018/2019 academic year. Question- naires were retrieved and the successful questionnaires were chosen according to the following factors: 1. The respondents have used M-learning, 2. All questions have answered by the students 3. There are no inconsistent answers. 6 Results and Discussion The percentage for each question was determined using the following equation, out of a total of 200 students who answered the questionnaire. 𝑆𝑖 % = 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑤 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒 ∑ 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑤 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 ∗ 100 (1) Where i is the number of questions from 1-26. 6.1 The satisfaction of M-learning as learning tools Table IV shows the results of the questionnaire's statements regarding the factors affecting the satisfaction of M-learning as learning tools between respondents. There are 8 statements, and the mean score for each statement was used to describe the strength of each one. In this experiment, the highest mean score is "I am satisfied with iJIM ‒ Vol. 14, No. 8, 2020 11 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … the M-learning resources” (M=4.65). The second highest mean score is “M-learning offers continues interaction” (M= 4.525), followed by “M-learning improves my skills acquisition” (M=4.445) and “M-learning optimize the use of learning time” (M= 4.245). The lowest mean score is “M-learning very convenient to use in the future” (M= 3.99). The second-lowest mean score “is-learning Improves my ability to study” (M = 3.93). Figure 2 displays the results of the satisfaction of M-learning as learning tools. Table 4. Satisfaction of M-learning as learning tools Statement SD % D % N % A % SA % M S1. I am satisfied with the m- learning resources 1.5 2.5 5 11.5 79.5 4.65 S2. Improves my skills acquisition 4 2.5 8.5 15 70 4.45 S3. Optimizes the use of learning time 6.5 7.5 8.5 10 67.5 4.25 S4. Improves my ability to study 4.5 4 22.5 32 37 3.93 S5. Offers continues interaction 1.5 4 6.5 16.5 71.5 4.53 S6. learning easier to review lessons anytime 4 5.5 4.5 12.5 73.5 4.34 S7. Very convenient to use in the future 3 5 16.5 41 34.5 3.99 S8. learning is exciting and engaging 14 10 17 32.5 26.5 3.48 Fig. 2. Satisfaction of M-learning as learning tools 6.2 Students’ perceptions towards flexibility to access M-services The experiment depends on scales 1: 3; where 1 is Flexible, 2 is Neutral and 3 is Not Flexible, to reveal the students' perceptions on m-learning services to enhanced students due to its capabilities in facilitating accessing learning tools. Table 5 illustrates the re- sults of the two main types of M-learning services depending on the information. There are 4 statements for assessing the flexibility of learning materials services and 7state- ments for administrative services based on mobile devices. 6.3 Learning materials services The research suggested that out of the 200 respondents, 95% of the respondents have used their mobile devices for accessing the course material, and coursework (such as 12 http://www.i-jim.org Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … course PowerPoint presentations, assignments, quizzes, etc.) whenever and wherever they go, 97% of students demonstrated that they have a strong flexible by using their mobile phones to access the schedule services and retrieving exam results during spe- cific periods. In addition, 81% of the students found that it was strongly flexible to the use of M-learning to improve their academic performance and facilitate self-learning, while 87% of the respondents M-learning is designed to support knowledge reveals that great flexibility for M-learning to support knowledge sharing, dynamic learning activ- ities and collaboration among students and professors through mobile devices. Figure 3 illustrates the flexibility to access M-services. 6.4 Administrative services This study depicted that the participants confirmed have strong flexibility by using their mobile devices, 75% for automatic evaluation of lectures and professors, 86% for providing a chance of taking external and internal exams. 81% in admission services and course registrations. 60% to access library services, 70% a quick discussion of evolving ideas to manipulate teaching and research tasks. 90% for supporting different learning levels, assignments, and control the achievement of students learning out- comes. 76% for allowing merging among research and educational information envi- ronment. Figure 4 represents the flexibility of administrative M-services. Table 5. Students’ perceptions about flexibility to access M-services Statement Strong Mod- erate Poor Learning materials services Flexibility S9. Allowing continuous access of course material, and coursework functions 95 % 3 % 2 % S10 Enabling scheduled services and checking examination results during specific periods 97 % 2 % 1 % S11. Improving academic achievement and enable them to independent learning. 81 % 15 % 4 % S12. Enabling knowledge sharing, dynamic learning activities and collaborative among students and Professors 87 % 11 % 2 % Administrative services S13. Enabling evaluation of lectures and professors 75 % 21 % 4% S14.Providing an opportunity of conducting external and internal exams. 86 % 10% 4 % S15. Facilitating admission services and course registrations 81 % 14 % 5% S16. Facilitating to access library services 60 % 21 % 19% S17. A prompt discussion of emerging ideas to address teaching and research tasks. 70 % 18 % 12% S18. Enable all stages of learning, gathering assignments, monitoring and control the achievement of students learning outcomes. 90 % 7 % 3% S19. Permitting integration of research and educational information environment 76 % 10 % 14% iJIM ‒ Vol. 14, No. 8, 2020 13 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … Fig. 3. Flexibility to access M-services Fig. 4. Flexibility to administrative M-services 6.5 Students’ level skills in technological literacy In this research, the authors used three scales ranging from 1- Highly skilled, 2- Moderately skilled and 3- Poorly skilled to determine the level of students' skills in technological literacy. The respondents rated themselves "Highly skilled" in using M- learning at the universities that help for changing traditional learning methods 14 http://www.i-jim.org Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … by merging M-learning methodologies. Table 6 shows the results of the proposed ex- periments. The research establishes that the majority of respondents 97%, “very skilled” in chatting through different social media, 92.9% YouTube, VOIP (streaming Tech), 91% M-device expertise, 86% in sending email and receiving massage, 84 % were very skilled in Downloading apps and /or Reading of e-books. 80% in research for data and information and the lowest rank was 65% to cooperate with others through Video Con- ferencing. The experimental results of this research are shown in Figure 5. Table 6. Level of students' skills in technological literacy Statement Skilled Highly Moderately Poorly S20. M-device expertise 91 % 7 % 2 % S21. Chatting using social media 97 % 2 % 1 % S22.Sending e-mails and receiving massages 86 % 13 % 1 % S23. YouTube, VOIP (streaming Tech) 92% 7 % 1 % S24. Video Conferencing 65 % 17 % 18 % S25. Downloading apps and /or Reading of e- books 84 % 10 % 6 % S26. Researching 80 % 9 % 11 % Fig. 5. Level of students' skills in technological literacy 7 Conclusion This research introduced a study on E-learning using mobile technology and identi- fied students’ perceptions in the acceptance of mobile techniques and the quality of mobile services for academic and social purposes to improve teaching and learning per- formance and outcomes in higher educational institutions. The research study con- ducted at both Imam Abdulrahman Bin-Faisal, and King Khalid universities. A total iJIM ‒ Vol. 14, No. 8, 2020 15 Paper—The Effectiveness of Using Mobile Learning Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes … of 200 undergraduate students from two universities have participated in the research study. The outcomes of this study supported the development of M- learning at the universities and help for changing traditional learning methods by merging M-learning methodologies as a learning management system that provides mobile learning services to students and teachers at any time and from any location. The research study has shown some important results towards the integration of mobile technology into teaching include: student positive percep- tion, facilitates student concentrate, access flexibility to m-services for learning materials, and increase student' skills in using mobile technology for e-learning. 8 Acknowledgement The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through General Research Project under grant number (GRP-35-40 /2019). 9 References [1] Bayan Abu Shawar. 2017. Neither Completely M- Nor E-Learning: Integrating both is the Solution. 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