Mobile Learning and Student Perspectives: An mReality Check!

Al-quran learning using mobile speech recognition: An overview

“…In comparing for speech recognition within computer keyboard and smart phone, most people are already in the habit of typing and not talking due speech control to some barrier for the computer user. Based on [1], the respondents also pointed out that communication by mobile devices is still "too limited because of screen size" and "it is not good for my eyes". They noted "input is much slower on mobile phones" and "inputting data using a mobile device is not as easy/fast as that using a computer", and "more tedious compared to a keyboard".…”

“…But in mobile learning, user will have experience to learn while travelling with their tabs or smart phones. As mobile technology improves, screen sizes are enlarging, as it is a method of input mechanisms [1]. From [2], stated for learners which facing problem to stay still while reading/learning, by using mobile apps, it can improves their focus for quite a long time between a period.…”

“…The percent of companies who deployed speech applications had grown fourfold from 10% in 2000 to 40% in 2003. Most of these applications have resulted in better customer satisfaction, usage and retention [1]. And in this paper, researcher try to find important factors between mobile speech recognition, and mobile learning therefore it suitable for used by future scholars in their research.…”

Perceptions and Experience in Mobile Learning via SMS: A Case Study of Distance Education Students in a Malaysian Public University

“…Zhang et.al stated that it is more convenient to receiving small size of educational content on easily accessible mobile phone as compared to paper-based materials which enhances students learning [47]. This is also supported by Ally and Stauffer [21] and Lawrence et al [32] who reported the majority of students agreed that the use of mobile devices to access course material was useful and provided both flexibility and convenience. Learning through mobile phone helps the student received the note or information about the study conveniently at anytime and anywhere [15].…”

“…Whereas, Ismail et al [4] focused on learners' perception concerning the satisfaction level of m-learning and Ismail et al found that learners easily get any information that they need at anytime anywhere via SMS [5]. This is also supported by Ally and Stauffer [21] and Lawrence et al [32] in their reports that stated the majority of students agreed that the use of mobile devices to access course material was useful and provided both flexibility and convenience. These local and international studies have proven the usefulness of mobile learning as a support tool for the educational field.…”