A Blended Learning System to Improve Motivation, Mood State, and Satisfaction in Undergraduate Students: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone-based learning, or mobile learning (m-learning), has become a popular learning-and-teaching strategy in educational environments. Blended learning combines strategies such as m-learning with conventional learning to offer continuous training, anytime and anywhere, via innovative learning activities.

Objective

The main aim of this work was to examine the short-term (ie, 2-week) effects of a blended learning method using traditional materials plus a mobile app-the iPOT mobile learning app-on knowledge, motivation, mood state, and satisfaction among undergraduate students enrolled in a health science first-degree program.

Methods

The study was designed as a two-armed, prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Subjects who met the inclu

SUBMITTER: Lozano-Lozano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7275253 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature