mLearning students prefer video-based materials with each video under 5 minutes¶
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q2 i? A survey of 3000 participants at the Online College of Shanghai Jiaotong University found students prefer video-based mLearning materials and expect each video to be less than 5 minutes. → Wang 2012
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Wang 2012¶
Wang, M. & Shen, R. (2012). Message design for mobile learning: Learning theories, human cognition and design principles. British Journal of Educational Technology, 43(4), 561-575. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2011.01214.x
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The article reports, citing Shen et al. (2009), a survey of 3000 participants from the Online College of Shanghai Jiaotong University. Students "prefer video-based mLearning materials" with each video under 5 minutes, and also anticipated learning guides, exam help and technical support services.
"A survey on 3000 participants from the Online College of Shanghai Jiaotong University shows that students prefer video-based mLearning materials, and each video should be less than 5 minutes (Shen, Wang, Gao, Novak & Tang, 2009)."
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mLearning students prefer video-based materials with each video under 5 minutes |
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mLearning students prefer video-based materials with each video under 5 minutes |
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