Vol. 33 No. 1 (2018)
Research Articles

Attitudes towards using mobile applications for teaching mathematics in open learning systems

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Bahjat Hamid Altakhyneh
Arab Open University
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Published 2018-05-20

Keywords

  • Open Learning,
  • Mobile learning,
  • Mathematics

How to Cite

Altakhyneh, B. H. (2018). Attitudes towards using mobile applications for teaching mathematics in open learning systems. International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education Revue Internationale Du E-Learning Et La Formation à Distance, 33(1). Retrieved from https://ijede.ca/index.php/jde/article/view/1045
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Abstract

This study investigated attitudes towards teaching mathematics via mobile learning in open learning systems. The sample of the study consisted of 57 male and female students enrolled in the mathematics course in the department of educational studies at the Arab Open University/ Jordan for the academic year 2016/2017.

Results of the study showed that positive student attitudes toward using mobile applications reached 80%. Each of the following scores is ranked as ascending: mathematical thinking (75%), achievement motivation (76%), developing social and emotional skills (77%), and application technology (96%).

There was no statistical significance difference (α ≤0.01) between the variable type of general secondary certificate (scientific / arts stream) as well as the nature of employment in terms of whether the learner was either an employee or non-employee. In light of results of the study, the researcher recommends using mobile applications in teaching courses of mathematics in open learning systems. 

Résumé

Cette étude interroge les réactions suscitées par l’enseignement des mathématiques par apprentissage mobile dans des dispositifs d’apprentissage ouverts. L’échantillon de cette étude est constitué de 57 étudiant(e)s suivant le cours de mathématiques du département de sciences de l’éducation à l’université ouverte arabe de Jordanie pour l’année académique 2016/2017.
Les résultats de l’étude ont montré que 80% des étudiants perçoivent positivement l’usage des applications mobiles. Les thèmes suivants sont classés de façon ascendante : pensées mathématiques (75%), motivation à réussir (76%), développement de compétences sociales et émotionnelles (77%), technologie d’application (96%).

Aucune différence statistiquement significative  (α ≤0.01) n’a été observée entre les différents types de certificat d’enseignement secondaire (filières scientifique /artistique) pas plus que selon le statut d’emploi, c’est-à-dire le fait que l’apprenant était employé ou non. A la lumière des résultats, le chercheur recommande l’usage des applications mobiles pour l’enseignement des mathématiques dans les dispositifs d’apprentissage ouverts.
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  36. Bahjat Al-Takhyneh is an Assistant Professor, Educational Studies, Arab Open University, Jordan. E-mail: b_takahyneh@aou.edu.jo