Construction of TVET M-learning model based on student learning style

Abstract

Mobile learning or m-learning is emerging as the innovation of virtual learning that used mobile devices for teaching and learning which can be accessed readily at hand anywhere either in classroom or group. Whereas preliminary study showed that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution were still using the conventional learning, where the students were not getting much exposure at all towards m-learning. In fact, this research discussed about the development and validating the usability of TVET m-learning model based on the user requirements that categorized into three main aspects: devices, users and social. The research scope focused on TVET students as the target users. While, user-centered design (UCD) method has been used in this research through four phases which were analyzing the user requirements, designing model, developing prototype and evaluating usability. Based on the usability evaluation results showed that TVET m-learning model is acceptable and compatible as a guideline of m-learning development for the TVET students. This TVET m-learning model brings benefits in improving the quality of teaching and learning in TVET institutions especially the public training skills institutions to achieve the nation goals in order to become a successful developing country and produce skilled workers in the future as well.