Research on Mobile technology
by Wing Yan Ho
1. Type of mobile device use
1.1. Cell phone
1.2. PDA
1.3. IPod
2. Learn academic context in real world contex
3. Two-tier Tests Guiding Mechanism (T3G) that guided students to observe predetermined plants in an outdoor nature setting
4. Positive learning outcomes
5. new phone functionalities will complicated established research approaches (comparision studies difficult)
6. Prohibited the use of mobile device
6.1. Use of mobile device outside school
7. Language learning
8. communication & collaboration
9. Application of mobile technology in different Subject Area
9.1. Natural science
9.1.1. PDA use had the potential to engage students in mobilized outdoor science learning
9.2. Mathematics
9.3. Language art
9.3.1. PDA use by the students in their daily lives increased English language practice
9.4. Social studies
9.4.1. more studies using customized learning objects and fewer using "off-the-shelf" apps
10. Research method
10.1. more empirical studies are needed
10.2. Comparative studies
10.2.1. connection to learning theories
10.2.2. Neutral learning outcomes
10.3. Non-comparative studies
11. Country
11.1. Asia
11.2. Europe
11.3. South America
11.4. North America
11.5. Middle East
11.6. Australia/ Oceania
11.7. Multinational
12. School level
12.1. conflicts with school electronic device use policy
12.2. digital inequality
12.3. adult education
12.4. upgrading school networks to meet the new trends
12.5. Concern that mobile devices can increase off-task risk - risky behavior by students
13. Learning contex
13.1. learning outside the classroom
13.2. expanding the school day
14. game-based learning
14.1. Social studies (Statecraft X)
14.2. Medieval history (Frequency 1550)
14.3. Math (My-Mini-Pet)
15. Multiple affordances
15.1. multimedia-access tool
15.2. connectivity tool
15.3. capture tool
15.4. representational tool
16. School Policy
17. Learning objects
17.1. Apps
17.1.1. Downloadable apps on touch screen device
17.1.2. Several apps used in the study
17.1.3. Custom designed complex learning tools