The opportunities and challenges of mobile and ubiquitous learning for future schools: A context of Thailand

Abstract

Today’s new digital technologies and the spread of the internet have created numerous new opportunities and challenges for the education of the future. The rapid development of mobile and ubiquitous computing technology offered more chances to design and develop innovative learning approach with mobile devices in preparing schools and students for a future. In this paper we present case examples and the research results and reflections based on our recent developments and experiences in Thailand regarding how novel pedagogical applications, mobile technologies and software tools can be combined to enhanced students’ learning at all level of education. To the end, we propose a possible direction for the transformation of traditional teaching in science to a novel of mobile and ubiquitous learning in an on-going large-scale educational project in Thailand. This is a challenge of our educational improvement to introduce the novel mobile-assisted learning approach, with the support of mobile devices, into classroom settings, innovative instructional practices and sustainability as the way of future schools in context of Thailand.

Digital Learning Ecosystem for Classroom Teaching in Thailand High Schools

“…The application of digital technologies and mobile devices in teaching and learning are increasingly development at Thailand high schools. Past studies indicated several learning approaches based on technologies, such as, mobile and ubiquitous learning (Panjaburee & Srisawasdi, 2018); online learning (Talimbekas & Arifani, 2022); blended e-learning (Wongwuttiwat et al, 2020); Internet and independent e-learning (Quigley, 2011); and digital learning (Satararuji & Samutachak, 2015). However, based on the standards of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the assessment results showed that the Thailand students’ science scores were lower than those average (OECD, 2018).…”

“…The development of digital technologies impacted the planning and vision of Thailand education. With the aim of becoming a ''Smart Thailand,'' it required the investment to improve technology infrastructure and people competence to gain the smart and knowledge-based society (Panjaburee & Srisawasdi, 2018). The values of lifelong learning have been emphasized.…”

A cross-database bibliometric analysis of ubiquitous learning: Trends, influences, and future directions

“…It presents potential obstacles such as digital divide, privacy and security concerns, and the need for significant infrastructural investment (Bdiwi et al, 2018;Cope & Kalantzis, 2010;Matthew et al, 2018). Furthermore, the ubiquitous nature of this learning model necessitates pedagogical changes and further exploration of teaching methodologies that can maximize its potential (Panjaburee & Srisawasdi, 2018). Research directions for the future could involve studying the impact of ubiquitous learning on different learning styles, exploring how it can support different sectors of learners, such as those with special needs, and understanding how to ensure equity in access and use of these technologies.…”