It’s about Understanding Each Other’s Culture – Improving the Outcomes of Mobile Learning by Avoiding Culture Conflicts
ISBN
978-0-9966831-3-5
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2016-12-11
Author(s)
Research Team
IWI 6
Abstract
Mobile learning enables learners to integrate learning activities into daily routines. Information systems research emphasizes that technology-mediated learning (TML) has to be adapted to cultural differences. Integrating a mobile learning application into a new context can cause conflicts as values embedded in the mobile learning application can conflict with values of the context in which it is introduced. With this paper, we propose a theory-driven design approach to avoid culture conflicts in mobile learning. Based on the implementation of a mobile learning application in Chinese vocational schools, we derive requirements from IT-culture conflict theory as well as practice, which are addressed with design elements and implemented in the application. Our results show that cultural adaptation leads to improved cognitive learning outcomes. As a practical contribution, we provide guidance on how to overcome culture conflicts;
as a theoretical contribution, we contribute to the exploration of culture in the usage of TML.
as a theoretical contribution, we contribute to the exploration of culture in the usage of TML.
Language
English
Keywords
mobile learning application
design
science research
IT-culture conflict
learning outcomes
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
Book title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems - Digital Innovation at the Crossroads, ICIS 2016
Publisher
Association for Information Systems
Publisher place
AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)
Event Title
37th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2016)
Event Location
Dublin, Ireland
Event Date
11.-14.12.2016
Division(s)
Eprints ID
249310
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Format
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