Enhancing Reflective Thinking on IT Problem-Solving through the Use of Mobile Learning Devices
 
Jung-Chuan Yen
Department of Multimedia Design, Takming College, Taipei, Taiwan
lcyan@takming.edu.tw
 
Ming-Puu Chen
Graduate Institute of Information and Computer Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
mpchen@ice.ntnu.edu.tw

Abstract: This study explored the use of a mobile learning device as a learning tool to enhance novice learners¡¦ reflective thinking through ¡§reflection in action¡¨ and ¡§reflection on action¡¨ on the problem-solving of the Linux Fedora installation. Instructional simulations of the Fedora system were provided through the mobile device to enhance novice learners¡¦ learning. The learner¡¦s reflective thinking was enhanced by responding to the reflection prompt and summarizing what he/she had learned while encountered a faulty action during the simulations. Learners¡¦ ¡§reflection on action¡¨ was facilitated through reflecting, sharing, and discussion using the web-based discussion forum. The results revealed that learners showed positive attitudes toward using the mobile learning device to enhance IT learning.