An ontology-based framework for mobile learning in rural secondary schools
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2015
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In some countries mobile learning is becoming an important issue in academic institutions, as teachers and students get
connected to networks through smart phones that combine telephony, computing, messaging and multimedia. However,
in rural areas the process of designing, communicating and presenting learning resources, content services and learning
content for mobile learners poses challenges. Teachers and students are not able to connect to networks for the purposes
of learning and teaching. Therefore an enabler framework for this purpose becomes necessary. Those who connect to the
Internet are not able to get precise and relevant content that meets their requirements and needs. This is due to poor internet
connectivity, lack of semantics on content, inaccurate searches and information overload. This paper proposes a solution
to some of the challenges by designing a conceptual ontology-based framework for mobile learning which could be used
in rural secondary schools. The framework takes into account the following: a knowledge base, ontology, software agents,
learning resources and learning/teaching content. Agents search for learning objects and extract knowledge according to
learner and teacher/instructor profiles. The proposed framework would facilitate collaboration, sharing of ideas, instruction
flow and access to learning and teaching content with accuracy, anytime from anywhere.
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Ngwenya, S., Mangena, S.B., Trimble, J., Hlatywayo, J.D. and Chilumani, K.R., 2015. An ontology-based framework for mobile learning in rural secondary schools. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 7(5), pp.342-347.