International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies
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- Keywords— programming, mobile learning, learning experience, Saudi Arabia 1 Introduction
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Paper —Effects on Saudi Female Student Learning Experiences in a Programming Subject Using Mobile… Effects on Saudi Female Student Learning Experiences in a Programming Subject Using Mobile Devices: An Empirical Study https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v17i13.38439 Afrah Alanazi 1 ( ) , Alice Li 2 , Ben Soh 1 1 Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia 2 Department of Management, Sport and Tourism, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia aoalenzy@ju.edu.sa Abstract— There is a dearth of research on how mobile learning (m-learning) could help Saudi female students perform better in computer programming courses. This paper measures the educational experiences of Saudi female stu- dents using an empirical study based on a framework for m-learning in a com- puter programming subject. The empirical study sample was 21 female students who used the ViLLE software tool in their quizzes in a programming class. This study used a quantitative survey, including some open-ended questions, to collect data. The study results showed that students were satisfied with their m-learning experience. The degree of satisfaction demonstrates how mobile devices can en- hance learning in a computer programming subject. Keywords— programming, mobile learning, learning experience, Saudi Arabia 1 Introduction Traditional teaching methods, such as taking notes on paper, are used by Saudi fe- male computer science students. These methods are less engaging than learning with technology. In contrast, Saudi male students are permitted to use gadgets like comput- ers and mobile phones, allowing greater interactions and better comprehension of the material [1]. This has led to a digital divide in computer science between the two gen- ders [2]. Papadakis [3] emphasises that sexism in education can be reduced with proper teaching methods. To encourage better classroom setups, Saudi Arabian institutions have recently started permitting female students to bring their devices to class 1 to make learning topics like computer science and programming more fascinating and engaging for them. As the vast majority of Saudis own mobile devices, mobile-based learning and teaching methodologies have become easier to use [4], [5]. Since both lecturers and students can access these tools for better communication, integrative strategies are used in colleges where women 1 https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/138816-saudiwomen/ 44
Paper —Effects on Saudi Female Student Learning Experiences in a Programming Subject Using Mobile… predominate, supporting a hands-on approach to improve learning comprehension [6]. Many studies [7], [8], [47] have demonstrated the various benefits of mobile learning (m-learning) in computer programming. Female-only universities in Saudi Arabia must adopt cutting- edge teaching and learning strategies, such as m-learning. No studies have been pub- lished on Saudi female computer programming students’ exposure to m-learning. Thus, this study is guided by the following question: • Has the proposed evaluation framework, Mobile Learning for Computer Program- ming (MoLeCoP), helped to improve female student performance in computer pro- gramming subjects by the end of the semester? The primary objective of this paper is to assess the learning experience of students in the treatment group and evaluate the adoption of the MoLeCoP framework on the degree of satisfaction among Saudi female programming students. The remaining sections in the paper provide a literature review, the proposed theoretical framework, the study method, the results and a discussion. Yüklə 194,94 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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