Mobile learning in health-related disciplines (2009–2018): A review of case studies with the FRAME model

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Abstract

In the past decade, mobile learning has become one of the mainstream channels for delivering education in various disciplines. Health-related education is an area which is regarded as suitable for the use of mobile devices because of its various learning environments, such as classrooms, laboratories and wards. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the case studies on mobile learning in health-related disciplines in the period 2009–2018. The Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Education (FRAME) (Koole 2009) was adopted as the model for analysis, which conceptualises mobile learning as an intersection of the device, learner and social aspects. A total of 62 relevant papers were collected from Scopus and the Web of Science. The results showed an increasing number of practices in various countries over the years. The practices in recent years have focused less on the hardware capabilities of mobile devices and more on the effects of mobile learning on learners, such as enhancing their understanding of concepts and their ability to apply information to unique situations and needs. Finally, the research trends and needs of mobile learning in health-related disciplines are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnology in Education
Subtitle of host publicationPedagogical Innovations - 4th International Conference, ICTE 2019, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsSimon K.S. Cheung, Kam Cheong Li, Lap-Kei Lee, Jianli Jiao, Xuebo Zhang, Zehui Zhan
Pages191-202
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event4th International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2019 - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 15 Mar 201917 Mar 2019

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume1048
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period15/03/1917/03/19

Keywords

  • FRAME model
  • Health-related disciplines
  • Mobile learning

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