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Using SMS quiz in teaching and learning

Published:2012-12-28 Issue:1 Volume:30 Page:63-72
ISSN:1065-0741
Container-title:Campus-Wide Information Systems
language:en
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Author:

Abu Ziden Azidah,Faizal Abdul Rahman Muhammad

Abstract

PurposeThis paper discusses the development of a system using SMS (short messaging system) to facilitate learning and also as a new method in the evaluation of teaching and learning.Design/methodology/approachThe design of a system that uses SMS for the quiz is proposed as an alternative for formative assessment of teaching and learning for courses at institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. The fundamental idea of the SMS assessment system is based on the SMS function which is the basic feature of the normal mobile phone to receive and send text messages at anytime and anywhere. This will allow the formative assessment to be done in a course with a more flexible approach.FindingsIt is found that the quiz through SMS has the potential to be used in the teaching and learning environment. However there are some constraints and issues in the operation of this system that needs to be addressed before the system can be utilized optimally. These constraints and issues involve the system stability, the users/students and other general issues.Originality/valueThis article offers a new alternative for lecturers, teachers and students in the implementation of formative assessment quizzes via SMS.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Library and Information Sciences,Computer Networks and Communications

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