The Impact of New Technologies on Learning: A Literature review on Mobile Collaborative Learning

Authors

Abdulrahman Alyami, University of Technology SydneyFollow
Salvatore F. Pileggi, School of Information, Systems and Modelling, University of Technology SydneyFollow
Igor Hawryszkiewycz, University of Technology, SydneyFollow

Abstract

Mobile Collaborative Learning (MCL) has recently caught the attention of the research community because of its potential impact on improving learners' effectiveness and performance. Nevertheless, to be really effective, the potential of MCL-based solutions is still largely unexplored, as well as further research is needed to develop improved learning environments. This literature review aims to discuss the possible impact of MCL, looking at a number of typical parameters, such as user satisfaction, perceived ease-of-use, perceived usefulness, impact on the affective and cognitive domain, and perceived enjoyment. The literature review has pointed out that, by adopting the MCL approach, learners improve their motivation, as well as their cognitive skills. It points out a positive impact also at an affective level. Additionally, we found that MCL currently targets education at any level, including university and school level. Last but not least, it seems to positively affect also learning outcomes, namely learners’ performance. On the negative side, the study found a lack of research attention on possible difficulties, constraints, and barriers. Finally, learning environments are expected to become more and more sophisticated in the next future (e.g. by using augmented reality), and mobile technology is expected to play an even more relevant role

Recommended Citation

Alyami, Abdulrahman; Pileggi, Salvatore F.; and Hawryszkiewycz, Igor, "The Impact of New Technologies on Learning: A Literature review on Mobile Collaborative Learning" (2020). PACIS 2020 Proceedings. 213.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2020/213