Mobile learning: methodological design for training activity in Computer Sciences

Abstract

The use of mobile devices has a great boom in the work field as well as in education, promoting new educational experiences when carried out anywhere and at any time. The objective of this article is to propose a methodological design of a course in the M-learning modality through of Telegram Instant Messaging at the University of Computer Sciences. A survey was applied to twenty-two teaching managers and professors and ninety-one students from the learning community with questions related to motivation, learning style and didactic creativity using educational resources. The results show the need for training and professional improvement of teachers regarding the improvement of course design through mobile learning in the identified subjects of Computer Science. Different designs for mobile learning were analyzed, the methodology was chosen for the development of courses in the M-learning Modality through the use of Telegram Instant Messaging, which gives teachers better professional performance, an improvement in the practice of the subject they taught, based on the improvement provided by the Center for Innovation and Quality of Education projects, a learning community was conceived that favored exchange, creativity, reflection, collaboration, personalized attention to students, who stated that the communicative flow, collaborative and team work, as well as motivation increased.