Using RSS to support ubiquitous learning based on media richness theory

Authors:
Yu-Feng Lan;Yang-Siang Sie
Affiliations:
Department of Information Management, National Formosa University, Taiwan;Department of Information Management, National Formosa University, Taiwan
Venue:
VECIMS'09 Proceedings of the 2009 IEEE international conference on Virtual Environments, Human-Computer Interfaces and Measurement Systems
Year:
2009

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Abstract

The portable and immediate communication properties of mobile devices influence the learning processes in interacting with peers, accessing resources and transferring data. How to use communication technologies to improve mobile learning is an important topic in electronic education. Meanwhile, media selection can be a critical issue of supporting various reader devices and providing potential benefits. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is one method of information exchange that is especially suitable for various front-end devices to read information. This paper aims to assess a ubiquitous learning environment through RSS and analyze communication media richness with RSS, SMS and E-mail based on media richness theory. Moreover, in order to evaluate the preferences toward using RSS into ubiquitous learning environment, student satisfaction is also assessed. Experimental results revealed that ubiquitous learning system by using RSS can greatly promote instructor-learners interaction and learners' participation in curriculum activities but have no influence in learners' cognition and metacognition. In terms of media richness, RSS is more suitable media for ubiquitous learning environment. According to the results, we suggest that current general e-learning systems can take advantage of RSS techniques to support mobile access and achieve the goal of ubiquitous learning anytime and anywhere.