Application Scenarios of Mobile Learning in Vocational Training: A Case Study of Ach So! in the Construction Sector

Marjo Virnes; Janna Thiele; Markus Mannhart; Stefan Thalmann

Application Scenarios of Mobile Learning in Vocational Training: A Case Study of Ach So! in the Construction Sector

Marjo Virnes
, Janna Thiele
, Markus Mannhart
, Stefan Thalmann

Learning Environments research group

University of Innsbruck
Graz University of Technology

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

Abstract

This study explored the application scenarios of a mobile app called Ach So! for workplace learning of construction work apprentices. The mobile application was used for piloting new technology-enhanced learning practices in vocational apprenticeship training at construction sites in Finland and in a training center in Germany. Semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted after the pilot test periods. The interview data served as the data source for the concept- driven framework analysis that employed theoretical concepts on mobile learning as well as workplace learning. Case studies showed the applicability of mobile learning to vocational training and education at construction sites and demonstrated possibility to improve the effectiveness of learning.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	EdMedia
Subtitle of host publication	World Conference on Educational Media and Technology
Editors	Joyce P. Johnston
Place of Publication	Waynesville
Publisher	Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Pages	74-83
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-939797-29-2
Publication status	Published - 2017
MoE publication type	A4 Conference publication
Event	World Conference on Educational Media and Technology - Westin Alexandria Hotel, Washington, United States Duration: 20 Jun 2017 → 23 Jun 2017 http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/

Conference

Conference	World Conference on Educational Media and Technology
Abbreviated title	EdMedia
Country/Territory	United States
City	Washington
Period	20/06/2017 → 23/06/2017
Internet address	http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/

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Virnes, M, Thiele, J, Mannhart, M & Thalmann, S 2017, Application Scenarios of Mobile Learning in Vocational Training: A Case Study of Ach So! in the Construction Sector. in JP Johnston (ed.), EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Waynesville, pp. 74-83, World Conference on Educational Media and Technology, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20/06/2017.

Application Scenarios of Mobile Learning in Vocational Training: A Case Study of Ach So! in the Construction Sector. / Virnes, Marjo; Thiele, Janna; Mannhart, Markus et al.
EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology. ed. / Joyce P. Johnston. Waynesville: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, 2017. p. 74-83.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

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