Effects of mobile phone-based app learning compared to computer-based web learning on nursing students: pilot...

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Nursing Education
• Online Learning

Background:

• Traditional computer-based discussions may not fully leverage mobile technology's potential in education.
• Exploring innovative digital tools is crucial for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effectiveness of mobile-based versus computer-based discussions.
• To assess impacts on self-directed learning readiness, academic motivation, learner-interface interaction, and flow state.

Main Methods:

• Randomized controlled trial with 86 nursing students.
• Comparison between a mobile phone app-based group and a computer web-based group.
• Pre- and post-intervention surveys measuring key learning parameters.

Main Results:

• Mobile group showed significant improvements in academic motivation (extrinsic, identified regulation) and self-directed learning readiness (independence, future orientation).
• Mobile discussions led to higher learner-interface interaction and flow state components (clear goals, feedback).

Conclusions:

• Mobile phone-based learning offers superior opportunities for discussion-based teaching compared to computer-based methods.
• Mobile learning positively influences self-directed learning readiness, motivation, and engagement.