Web Services Based Learning Objects Generator for Device-Independent M-Learning

Learning objects, which are the base component of m-learning system, are usually target to modifications in contexts and formats. The device- dependent applications of hand-held devices have proven to be ineffective for creating m-learning courseware. Learning Objects Metadata (LOM) is the most popular standard specification for learning objects but lacks the ability to facilitate platforms descriptions. This paper outlines various aspects of design and implementation of Web Services Oriented Rendering Architecture (WSORA) which combines LOM Editor with any available published web services. This arrangement is devised in order to make a device-independent m-learning gateway between different mobile devices, such as cell phones, PDAâ??s, palmtops, and laptops and the vast learning objects available on the World Wide Web. The key technologies behind WSORA are extending the IEEE LOM base scheme structure, LOM Editor, device-independent LO generator, and web services. The major advantage of WSORA is thus achieved to give mobile devices of different types clean and quick access to learning objects customarily designed for desktop browsers

J2ME-Based Mobile Virtual Laboratory for Engineering Education

A mobile virtual laboratory is developed to help students perform virtual experiments using mobile devices to make it possible for teaching to be conducted anytime anywhere. In addition, resources and equipment can be integrated and shared efficiently where an environment is created to promote learning interests and efficiency by using mobile devices via the Internet and the GPRS telecommunication networks. Java wireless communication technologies were used in the design which implements a multi-tier architecture in order to integrate different fields of technology. The ultimate objective is to improve the scalability of the system and to allow for the use of Scalable Vector Graphics which makes it possible for developers to create interactive graphical content, with the ability to zoom and resize on displays with different resolutions and aspect ratios

Trends and Challenges for Mobile Learning in Jordan

The present state of mobile learning in Jordan isinvestigated in order to provide a meaningful direction forthe future development of university eEducation in Jordan.The strengths of mobile learning are elaborated and itscurrent status including challenging issues from theperspective of cognitive learning is addressed. An onlinesurvey was conducted to investigate the expectations andperceptions of mobile learning amongst university studentsand professors in Jordan and a number of countries in theMiddle East. Various factors that may contribute to theestablishment of mobile learning in educational institutionswere investigated and expectations concerning the impact ofmobile technologies on teaching and learning were explored.The results reflect on the fundamental needs for effectiveimplementation of mobile learning from the view ofcognitive science, instead of technological evolution