Review of Mobile Learning Trends 2010-2015: A Meta-Analysis

Ken Nee, Chee*

Dept. of Educational Science, Mathematics and Creative Multimedia, Faculty of Education,

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

knchee2@live.utm.my

Noraffandy Yahya

Dept. of Educational Science, Mathematics and Creative Multimedia, Faculty of Education,

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

p-afandy@utm.my

Nor Hasniza Ibrahim

Dept. of Science and Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

p-norhaniza@utm.my

Abstract

This study examined the longitudinal trends of mobile learning (M-Learning) research using
text mining techniques in a more comprehensive manner. One hundred and nineteen (119)
refereed journal articles were retrieved and analyzed from the Science Citation Index or
Social Science Citation Index database. These articles were selected from top six major
educational technology-based learning journals based on google scholar metrics in the period
from January, 2010 to June, 2015. Content analysis was implemented based on (a) category of
research purpose, (b) domain/course, (c) sample group, (d) device used, (e) educational
contexts (i.e., informal learning and formal learning), (f) learning outcome (i.e., positive,
negative and neutral), (g) Year, (h) country, and (i) publisher. This review study in mobile
 learning presents findings, which can become a layover platform for researcher, educators,
policy maker or even journal publisher for future research or reference in the realm of mobile
learning.

Keywords: Mobile learning, M-learning, Research trend, technology-based learning

Themes: Technological Issues in Education: Digital Inclusion and Exclusion - Mobile Learning

(Smart Phones, Tablets, etc.)

Biography

Ken Nee, Chee* - as main and corresponding Author

PHD student

Dept. of Educational Science, Mathematics and Creative Multimedia, Faculty of Education, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

Education:

Bachelor Of Science With Education (Hons) – Universiti Sains Malaysia (2008)

Master Of Science Education with ICT– Universiti Malaya (2012)

Research interest:

Mobile learning, educational technology, and computer based learning

Experience:

Secondary school teacher

2008 - 2015

Contact Information:

Email: knchee2@live.utm.my

Noraffandy Yahya – co-author

Head of Department

Dept. of Educational Science, Mathematics and Creative Multimedia, Faculty of Education, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR NORAFFANDY YAHAYA

Education:

Bachelor Of Science And Computer With Education (Hons) – UTM (1996)

Master Of Education (Educational Technology) – UTM (2000)

Doctor Of Philosophy, PhD (Computer bsed learning) – Leeds, UK (2008)

Research interest:

E-Learning, Activity Theory, Scenario Based Design

and Computer Based Learning

Experience :

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA,
FACULTY OF EDUCATION UTM.

2012 – present

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA, FACULTY OF EDUCATION UTM.

2009 – 2012

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

2008-2009

PROGRAM COORDINATOR (MASTER/PHD IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY)

2009 – 2012

Contact Information:

Email: p-afandy@utm.my

Nor Hasniza Ibrahim – co-author

Dept. of Science and Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 Johor, Malaysia

Education:

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

PhD (Chemistry Education) 2012

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

M.Ed. (Chemistry Education) 2006

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

B.Sc. Honors in Biomedical Science 2002

Research interest:

Reflective Practice in Teaching and Learning

Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science Education

Science Curriculum

Muslim Scientist in Golden Age

Experience:

2002-2003 : Research Assistant– “Biosensor”

Developing a biosensor by using microorganism

2003-2006 : Tutor – “Science and Mathematics Education.”

Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.

Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

2006-2013 : Lecturer – “Science and Mathematics Education.”

Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.

2013-present: Senior Lecturer

Contact Information:

Email: p-norhaniza@utm.my