Instructional Mobile Technology Packages. Effects on Students' Study Habits, Attitudes and Academic Performance

      Аннотация: In this information age, poor study habits and attitudes coupled with inadequate facilities are still considered factors militating against students’ academic success in higher institutions of learning. However, the increasing availability and capabilities of mobile technologies have paved the way for bringing educational resources closer to students for effective teaching and learning. This book provides a new approach to improving students’ study habits, attitudes and academic performance within the mobile learning context. Instructional mobile technology packages in video, audio and text modes were developed and used for teaching introductory course in Computer Science following the cognitive apprenticeship theory and SQ4R study technique. Information on how to produce the mobile packages for teaching and learning in schools and the relative effects of the packages on the study habits, attitude and academic performance of students are provided in the book. This work will be a ready tool for educators, guidance counselors, instructional designers, curriculum developers, decision makers in the education sectors, postgraduate students, school managers and entrepreneurs.

Ключевые слова: academic performance, COMPUTER SCIENCE, Instructional media, mobile learning, Mobile Technology, Students' Attitude, Instructional Package, Study Habits