Guided Read Key Claims 1 young learners learners

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Guided Read

Guided Read

Key Claims 1. young learners (learners who grew up in the computer and mobile

Key Claims 1. young learners (learners who grew up in the computer and mobile phone era) may benefit when mobile phones are incorporated in formal learning processes 2. learners show a positive attitude towards the use of mobile devices in learning processes, and in reflection processes 3. Mobile learning offers a number of advantages including flexibility, differentiation of learning styles, enhancement of collaborative and constructive learning and it provides a greater sense of ownership of the learning - it becomes more personal.

Methods & Methodology Male Female Total: Group A 6 6 12 Group B 5

Methods & Methodology Male Female Total: Group A 6 6 12 Group B 5 8 12

Methods and Methodology • pre-experimental research, design #3: comparison of two existing groups, with

Methods and Methodology • pre-experimental research, design #3: comparison of two existing groups, with posttest only • Experimental group (Group B) receives the intervention • Control group (Group A) no intervention

Pre-experimental research • No randomisation • Grow-effects • Experimental mortality

Pre-experimental research • No randomisation • Grow-effects • Experimental mortality

Design of the case Workshop about reflection Group A control X Group B experimental

Design of the case Workshop about reflection Group A control X Group B experimental X Workshop about mobbloggin X Start of the course End of the course X X

Data analysis • Assessment of the students reflective reports (with the same assessment criteria)

Data analysis • Assessment of the students reflective reports (with the same assessment criteria) • Teacher & Researcher: reduce intersubjectivity

Data analysis Class A (n=5) Class B (n=10) Descirbes reflection according to a cyclic

Data analysis Class A (n=5) Class B (n=10) Descirbes reflection according to a cyclic model 60 % 50 % Criticizes their own thinking and action when neccesary 60 % 70 % Uses peer feedback proactively 80 % 70 % Recognizes their own learning needs and can name these 80 % Arranges suitable learning interventions for themselves. 60 %

Key Claims 4. Using moblogs during a course does not have any effect on

Key Claims 4. Using moblogs during a course does not have any effect on the quality of reflection. 5. Using moblogs didn't motivate students particularly in working with reflection. 6. The fact thas a mobile phone is part of a students social life, does not automatically mean they see it as a tool for reflection and learning as well.

Key claims Quality of reflection before the case Quality of reflection after the case

Key claims Quality of reflection before the case Quality of reflection after the case Group A Good Group B Poor Good