Cooperative use of mobile computing devices for answering mcpath questions in class to improve information literacy of undergraduates
Issued Date
2023
Copyright Date
2017
Language
eng
File Type
application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
xi, 293 leaves
Access Rights
restricted access
Rights Holder(s)
Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (Ph.D. (Science and Technology Education))--Mahidol University, 2017
Suggested Citation
Phillips, Brian J., 1962- Cooperative use of mobile computing devices for answering mcpath questions in class to improve information literacy of undergraduates. Thesis (Ph.D. (Science and Technology Education))--Mahidol University, 2017. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/89808
Title
Cooperative use of mobile computing devices for answering mcpath questions in class to improve information literacy of undergraduates
Author(s)
Abstract
The mCpath or Mobile Computing Learning is an original collaborative learning instruction. The classroom method was based on the mobile devices and mobile services undergraduates use often. Using their mobile devices during class, team members search for answers to path questions. It requires no specialized hardware or software. The research used a quasi-experimental design and developed three survey instruments to measure the effect m-learning instruction had on undergraduates' knowledge of digital literacy and mobile usage. The year-long experiment involved 318 participants taking an introductory computer course, and three sections each term for three terms were assigned as either control, experimental treatment, or hybrid experimental treatment. The Digital Search Literacy Assessment showed that knowledge about critically evaluating internet information did significantly improve for the experimental participants. There was no significant difference between the treatment groups with computer concepts or frequency of use of the mobile media. All showed significant improvement in digital literacy.
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Degree Level
Doctoral Degree
Degree Department
Institute for Innovative Learning
Degree Discipline
Science and Technology Education
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University