M‐learning adapted to the ARCS model of motivation and applied to a kinematics course

Computer Applications in Engineering EducationEarly View RESEARCH ARTICLE M-learning adapted to the ARCS model of motivation and applied to a kinematics course Luis A. Laurens Arredondo PhD, Luis A. Laurens Arredondo PhD orcid.org/0000-0002-2140-6275 Departamento de Computación e Industrias, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Maule, ChileSearch for more papers by this authorHugo Valdés Riquelme PhD, Corresponding Author Hugo Valdés Riquelme PhD hvaldes@ucm.cl orcid.org/0000-0002-2486-5872 Departamento de Computación e Industrias, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Maule, Chile Correspondence Hugo Valdés Riquelme, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3460000, Chile. Email: hvaldes@ucm.clSearch for more papers by this author Luis A. Laurens Arredondo PhD, Luis A. Laurens Arredondo PhD orcid.org/0000-0002-2140-6275 Departamento de Computación e Industrias, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Maule, ChileSearch for more papers by this authorHugo Valdés Riquelme PhD, Corresponding Author Hugo Valdés Riquelme PhD hvaldes@ucm.cl orcid.org/0000-0002-2486-5872 Departamento de Computación e Industrias, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Maule, Chile Correspondence Hugo Valdés Riquelme, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3460000, Chile. Email: hvaldes@ucm.clSearch for more papers by this author First published: 29 June 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.22443Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between motivation and meaningful learning for university students through m-learning. The implementation of m-learning in the learning process followed the ARCS model and was evaluated using the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS). The Google Science Journal mobile application was used by the students in this study to determine the acceleration vector of a previously selected motor vehicle. The IMMS allowed us to measure the motivation of the kinematics and dynamics students from the Civil Engineering Department at Universidad Católica del Maule. The instrument's reliability was measured using Cronbach's α, giving an overall value of 0.89. The implementation of m-learning in university classrooms was positively valued by the majority of students surveyed, and it increased the percentage of students who achieved the expected learning objectives compared to previous versions of the course (without m-learning). Finally, this study provides a validated measurement model and solid scientific references, which aim to stimulate the use of m-learning. It has been shown that the implementation of m-learning favorably stimulates students, their interest in learning kinematics, and their confidence in themselves. Open Research DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions. Early ViewOnline Version of Record before inclusion in an issue RelatedInformation