Mobile Phones and Adult Education in Nigeria: Prospects and Future Challenges

Many educators believe that Nigeria is poised for positive educational transformation due to the rapid and widespread uptake of mobile phones across the country over the last few years. Various attempts have been made by researchers and educators at using mobile phones in both formal and non-formal learning and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) settings in the country. This has resulted in increasing number of studies on mobile learning in recent years and this has lent credence to the widely held view that mobile phones open up new vistas for extending the scope, scale and quality of education in Nigeria. Therefore this paper focused on mobile phones and Adult education in Nigeria: prospects and future challenges. It discussed various views by educators and researchers on the use of mobile phones in teaching-learning process in Nigeria- Relevance and challenges of using mobile phones were discussed extensively. The concept of Adult Education and future challenges were considered appropriately. Also, it was recommended that adult learners should be exposed to new innovations of the 21st century which was regarded as century of knowledge and that the Adult Education curriculum should be incorporated using mobile phone for instructions. Conclusion were equally made that mobile phone be incorporated into adult education, for effective global development) Keywords: Mobile Phones, Adult Education, Literacy and Numeracy, Open and Distance Learnin

Mobile and education

Mobile and education is an essential thing in this century. This paper examines issues or problems with the current way in mobile and education. The issues show almost all of the students who study online are using their mobile devices, especially because of the current situation of covid-19. Furthermore, this paper shows that the implementation of mobile phones and education can be used for students. The challenge for mobile learning according to trends because technology will change from time to time. Is mobile education a new form of distance education systems, which is characterized by the separation of lecturers for students spatially and temporally, and mobile learning a new language is a term that refers to the use of portable devices in the education process? This term focuses on using available technology with wireless communications to deliver information outside of the classroom, where he found this method to fit changing circumstances and the incident education process affected by the phenomenon of globalization. This can be achieved by using mobile and portable devices such as mobile phones Cell Phones digital assistant’s PDA are computers Handheld phones and computers Portable Computers personal computers and small Tablet PCs on all be equipped with technologies connect various wireless and wired alike which provides ease of information exchange between the students themselves on the one hand, and between students and lecturer on the other

Using Electronic Interaction as an Educational Support Tool in Higher Education: Students’ Perception on using M-Learning and the Lecturers’ Reflections

Teaching and learning in higher education must be transformed to give support to the new generation of “digital native†students. Students depend on their mobile phones to do almost everything. The purpose of this research is to determine the perception of students on using mobile phones as an educational supporting tool and discusses higher education challenges and benefits of using electronic communication as an educational supporting tool. Most students use their mobile phones daily and they enjoy the technology that mobile phones offer them. The research was conducted at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Ekurhuleni Campus. The findings of the research indicate that electronic communication will have a positive impact. Currently, more students have access to mobile phones than computers. Mobile phones can thus be considered an enabling technology in supporting learning and teaching. This research has provided a basis for VUT and other higher learning institutions’ academic leaders to start the discussion and the possibility of introducing the use of m-learning in adult education. With the increasing use of electronic communication, the traditional teaching approach and interaction between the lecturer and student(s) is changing and the adoption of friendly electronic communication has become more important

Mobile Technology Usage for Street Traders’ Market Search in Dodoma—Urban Tanzania: An Exploratory Study

Increased access to mobile technologies has significantly contributed to almost all types of work, including informal work. Mobile phones are one such technology that has been exponentially adopted and used by street traders. However, there is limited information about how street traders use mobile phones to search for new markets. This study investigated street traders’ mobile usage for new market search in Dodoma, Tanzania. Qualitative data were collected using in-depth interviews with 29 street traders, followed by a focus group discussion with eight street traders. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The results show that using mobile phones to search for new markets is scarcely practiced due to certain challenges, such as high costs, technical problems, misuse of mobile contacts by customers, and a concentration of similar products in one location. The findings call for a reduction of mobile service costs, improvement of mobile infrastructure, and provision of education to street traders and customers so that they learn how to use mobile phones for business communication more effectively as well as to abide by communication ethics

A review of research methodologies used in studies on mobile handheld devices in K-12 and higher education settings

Mobile handheld devices are increasingly being used in education. In this paper, we undertook a review of empirical based articles to summarise the current research regarding the use of mobile handheld devices (personal digital assistants/PDAs, palmtops, and mobile phones) in K-12 and higher education settings. This review was guided by the following four questions: (a) How are mobile handheld devices such as PDAs, palmtops, and mobile phones used by students and teachers? (b) What types of research methods have been applied using such devices? (c) What data collection methods are used in the research? and (d) What research topics have been conducted on these handheld devices in education settings, as well as their related findings? We summarise and discuss some major findings from the research, as well as several limitations of previous empirical studies. We conclude by providing some recommendations for future research related to mobile handheld devices in education settings.published_or_final_versio

Readiness and Perception of Pacific Students to Mobile Phones for Higher Education

The emergence and advancement of Information Communication Technologies have transformed facilitation and content delivery in higher education worldwide, the Pacific region being no exception. The extensive use of mobile phones in the Pacific, especially with the student-aged populace, is gradually creating a niche for mobile learning in the education landscape. However, there is a growing concern on the effectiveness of this innovative intervention keeping in mind the digital intelligence of Pacific students. This paper explores the readiness and perception of the Pacific students using mobile devices for learning. An online questionnaire was used to collect data for this exploratory research. While the results revealed the student’s willingness and positive perception to leverage on mobile phones for learning in higher education, their readiness for the mobile-driven education is rather dependent on various factors which are explored in detail. The paper concludes with recommendations for the higher education institutes and education ministries in the Pacific region

Ownership and Use of Mobile Phone – A Population based Study Physical Education and Sport College Students in Turkey

AbstractPurposeRecent years have seen a rapid increase in the use of mobile phones, raising concers about possible adverse health effecets. The present study aims to find out the prevalence of mobile phone usage of the students educated in sports training in the university.Material and MethodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out 01 October and 31 May in 2010. 1325 students (94.5%) out of total 1402 studying in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Schools of five different universities located on the Black Sea accepted to participate in the study. A questionnaire form was applied to the participants under the observation of the researchers.ResultsIn the study, although 1036 (78.2%) of the students said that mobile phones had adverse health effects, it was found that 1305 (98.5%) students used mobile phones, 251 (18.9%) had more than one mobile phone and each talk took the least median 3 (1-14) minutes and the most median 10 (1-14) minutes. 506 (38.8%) of the mobile phone users said that they talked on the mobile phone while driving.ConclusionAs a result, it was found that the use of mobile phones among the students was common and they usually carried their mobile phones on them during their classes. Even though mobile phones are important for those students studying away from their homes to keep in touch with their families, it is suggested that they should pay attention to some practices while using their mobile phones

Women in rural Bangladesh: empowered by access to mobile phones

Mobile phones are seen as a means for social and economic progress in rural and remote areas of developing countries. In Bangladesh the availability and use of information and communication technology (ICT), particularly mobile phones, is thought to have accelerated the development of women in the rural population by creating the possibility of a wider connection. Using qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection, this research has investigated the impact of mobile phone use by women with particular emphasis on opportunities in health, education and livelihood. A sample of 99 women from three rural villages in Bangladesh showed that mobile phones provide easy access to health related services. Although impact on facilitating girls’ education appears to be limited, mobile phones have an indirect effect in ensuring security for girls. Respondents confirmed that their overall living standards have improved due to access to information on economic and income earning opportunities. These rural women also feel independent and empowered by access to a mobile phone. It can be argued that mobile phone technology can facilitate improvements in the living standards of rural women, which contribute to their personal development. Finally, the paper suggests that wide and innovative utilization of ICT is needed to accelerate development of women in the rural population with the help of low-cost mobile phone technology

Using Mobile Phones to Track Anti-Witchcraft Violence in Papua New Guinea

This In Brief outlines the role new mobile phone– based research techniques can play in addressing this information deficit. It details a pilot project using mobile phones to record and report data about accusations of witchcraft at funerals. The pilot is part of a growing body of work that uses mobile phones to collect and record data in environments that are otherwise difficult to reach, and for a wide range of purposes, including health, education, agriculture and development. The project also shares important features with conflict-mapping programs which use mobiles phones to track and map outbreaks of violence. However, this pilot is the first to apply these new research techniques to the problem of anti-witchcraft violence.AusAI

The use of mobile phones in improving continuous professional development among teachers in Indonesia

This thesis was submitted for the award of Doctor of Philosophy and was awarded by Brunel University LondonIn light of the omnipresent nature of mobile technology, communities are challenged to rethink the advantages of mobile technologies, in particular within the field of education. When considering the freedom of communication in terms of time, space and subject that mobile technologies provide, governments need to rethink how this ever-present technology can be exploited to enhance teachers’ professional development. The central theme of this thesis is the role of mobile phones as a support system for continuous professional development (CPD) in Indonesia’s national educational framework. As a developing country, these issues are less researched. In this thesis, the methodology uses a qualitative approach to explore teachers’ knowledge as they work in teacher working groups (TWGs), and their use of mobile phones. Twenty teachers participated in this case study by integrating a qualitative data analysis in their design. An in-depth analysis was conducted on seven out of these 20 teachers to examine the deep learning of teachers regarding higher-order thinking skills subjects. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews, observation techniques, along with digital media records to provide detailed portrayals of teachers’ mobile phone use during extended periods of CPD. Six themes emerged to support the key questions, which were implemented from the conceptual framework. The results show that mobile phones clearly offer several major affordances for teachers’ professional development, particularly within the national framework and in rural areas. While the major elements of the CPD were rolled out nationally through a government internet-based learning platform, individuals and groups found mobile phones to be indispensable in navigating the requirements placed upon them. The findings have implications for education theory and practice since they provide evidence to support the incorporation of mobile phone technology into continuous professional development for teachers. This research contributes novelty into education systems and to the educational community with an increased understanding of the ways mobile phones can affect teachers in being more professional