Mobile Learning in Informal Science Education: A Systematic Review from 2010 to 2019

Abstract

Over the last ten years, mobile-assisted science learning in informal context has been discussed widely in educational research community. However, the trend of applying mobile technology in informal science learning still lacks systematic analysis. In this study, a meta review of the studies published in academic journals, indexed by Scopus, from 2010 to 2019 was conducted to analyze year of publication, kind of informal learning context, and learning strategies. The results revealed that the use of mobile technologies in informal science learning have been increased in the past decade. It was also found that mostly mobile technologies have been applied in informal science learning as a learning tool. In addition, mobile learning strategies have seldom been adopted in collaborative learning, inquiry learning, and nonspecified. In contrast, it was found that the number of studies using a system development has increased in recent years. Moreover, most studies reported the process of using mobile devices in context of informal science education.