A bandwidth saving mobile application for e-learning

Jeff K.T. Tang, Chor Yi Leung, Yuen Kwan Chan, Chun Kit Lam

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

In this paper, we proposed a bandwidth saving e-learning system for mobile learners who wish to save their bandwidth. In the meantime we provided a more user-friendly and comprehensive administration tool for teachers to prepare and deliver course materials (in form of presentation slides) more efficiently and easily. The teachers can create their presentation slides through the back-end user interface by a few clicks, or upload existing MS Power Point slides onto the system. The slides can be converted into smaller sized files (e.g. compressed image files) that saves the bandwidth of the mobile device of the user. In addition, teachers may record their audio narration in order to give a clearer explanation to the contents. Furthermore, the teacher can monitor the students’ learning progress and their performances through the system generated analysis reports. User studies have been conducted to verify whether the app interface is user-friendly for the learners. We have collaborated with Hong Yip (a property management company) and deliver online courses to the front-line workers on trial basis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnology in Education
Subtitle of host publicationTechnology-Mediated Proactive Learning - 2nd International Conference, ICTE 2015, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsTak Lam Wong, Jeanne Lam, Kwan Keung Ng, Fu Lee Wang, Simon K.S. Cheung, Kam Cheong Li
Pages113-123
Number of pages11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event2nd International Conference on Technology in Education: Technology-Mediated Proactive Learning, ICTE 2015 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 2 Jul 20154 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume559
ISSN (Print)1865-0929

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Technology in Education: Technology-Mediated Proactive Learning, ICTE 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period2/07/154/07/15

Keywords

  • E-learning
  • Teaching materials storage
  • Ubiquitous learning

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'A bandwidth saving mobile application for e-learning'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this