JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE


Mobile Learning Application to Facilitate Ubiquitous Collaborative Learning: An Organizational Behavior Course

Author(s): Amr Swid, Hui-Yin Hsu, Shiang-Kwei Wang

Citation: Amr Swid, Hui-Yin Hsu, Shiang-Kwei Wang, (2018) "Mobile Learning Application to Facilitate Ubiquitous Collaborative Learning: An Organizational Behavior Course," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.18, Iss. 4, pp. 25-29

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

This paper proposed further development of a recently created mobile learning app as a platform to
facilitate graduate business major students’ interaction and collaborative learning. The objectives of this
app are 1) facilitate students’ learning through ubiquitous approach, 2) facilitate social interaction
among students and faculty, and 3) enhance learning motivation and develop cultural competence. The
paper discusses the needs of the app development, describes the implementation and goals to improve the app design. Targeting students’ learning with an App across global campuses will advance the knowledge in mobile learning in international organizational behavior course. This paper provides insights on the prototype based on these discussions and the instructional needs.