ERIC Number: ED579460
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Oct
Pages: 8
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OCRA, a Mobile Learning Prototype for Understanding Chemistry Concepts
Shariman, Tenku Putri Norishah; Talib, Othman
International Association for Development of the Information Society, Paper presented at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (14th, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, Oct 18-20, 2017)
This research studies the effects of an interactive multimedia mobile learning application on students' understanding of chemistry concepts. The Organic Chemistry Reaction Application (OCRA), a mobile learning prototype with touch screen commands, was applied in this research. Through interactive multimedia techniques, students can create and visualize the mechanistic steps of an organic chemistry reaction. Ninety-two students who were either assigned to a control or an experimental group participated in the research. Data collection included achievement in the pre- and posttest, and students' responses in a questionnaire that examined their perception towards the OCRA. The findings demonstrated that students' attitudes towards the OCRA were positive while their test scores have improved. It is concluded that the teaching and learning approach applied in the OCRA has engaged students in learning organic chemistry and develop their conceptual thinking, leading to deeper understanding of chemistry concepts. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Organic Chemistry, Multimedia Instruction, Pretests Posttests, Questionnaires, Student Attitudes, Science Achievement, College Science, College Students, Quasiexperimental Design, Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness
International Association for the Development of the Information Society. e-mail: secretariat@iadis.org; Web site: http://www.iadisportal.org
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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