Effects of the inquiry-based mobile learning model on the cognitive load and learning achievement of students

Gwo Jen Hwang, Po Han Wu, Ya Yen Zhuang, Yueh Min Huang

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Abstract

The advancement of mobile device and wireless communication technologies is having a great influence on the design concept of learning activities. In this study, we attempt to integrate field study into the inquiry-based mobile learning model; moreover, a mobile learning environment that allows students to access both physical and virtual resources is developed accordingly. During the in-field learning activity, the mobile learning system is able to present the learning tasks, guide the students to visit the real-world learning targets for exploration, and provide them with supplementary materials via the mobile devices. The aim of this research focuses on the effects of this mobile learning model on students' cognitive load and learning achievements. The 51 sixth graders who participated in this research were assigned to an experimental and a control group. From the pre and posttests as well as the cognitive load questionnaire, it was found that the students who learned with the inquiry-based mobile learning approach had better learning achievement and less cognitive load than those who learned with the traditional approach. Therefore, it is concluded that the mobile learning model has positive effects on elementary students in local culture learning.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)338-354
Number of pages17
JournalInteractive Learning Environments
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Aug

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Education
  • Computer Science Applications

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