A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework

This paper discusses the diffusion of two models of mobile learning within the educational research literature: The Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Learning (FRAME) model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework (3-LEF). The main purpose is to analyse how the two models, now over 10 years...

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Main Authors: Marguerite Koole, Rosemary Buck, Kerry Anderson, Drea Laj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Education Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/3/114
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author Marguerite Koole
Rosemary Buck
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description This paper discusses the diffusion of two models of mobile learning within the educational research literature: The Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Learning (FRAME) model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework (3-LEF). The main purpose is to analyse how the two models, now over 10 years old, have been referenced in the literature and applied in research. The authors conducted a systematic review of publications that referenced the seminal papers that originally introduced the models. The research team summarized the publications by recording the abstracts and documenting how the models were cited, described, interpreted, selected, rejected, and/or modified. The summaries were then coded according to criteria such as fields of study, reasons for use, criticisms and modifications. In total, 208 publications referencing the FRAME model and 97 publications referencing the 3-LEF were included. Of these, 55 publications applied the FRAME model and 10 applied the 3-LEF in research projects. The paper concludes that these two models/frameworks were likely chosen for reasons other than philosophical commensurability. Additional studies of the uptake of other mobile learning models is recommended in order to develop an understanding of how mobile learning, as a field, is progressing theoretically.
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spelling doaj.art-d708555f6ae54895bc1e128da94fe85b2022-12-22T02:52:33ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022018-08-018311410.3390/educsci8030114educsci8030114A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation FrameworkMarguerite Koole0Rosemary Buck1Kerry Anderson2Drea Laj3Department of Curriculum Studies, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B5, CanadaCalgary Board of Education, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B5, CanadaSaskatoon Public Schools, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B5, CanadaNanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B5, CanadaThis paper discusses the diffusion of two models of mobile learning within the educational research literature: The Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Learning (FRAME) model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework (3-LEF). The main purpose is to analyse how the two models, now over 10 years old, have been referenced in the literature and applied in research. The authors conducted a systematic review of publications that referenced the seminal papers that originally introduced the models. The research team summarized the publications by recording the abstracts and documenting how the models were cited, described, interpreted, selected, rejected, and/or modified. The summaries were then coded according to criteria such as fields of study, reasons for use, criticisms and modifications. In total, 208 publications referencing the FRAME model and 97 publications referencing the 3-LEF were included. Of these, 55 publications applied the FRAME model and 10 applied the 3-LEF in research projects. The paper concludes that these two models/frameworks were likely chosen for reasons other than philosophical commensurability. Additional studies of the uptake of other mobile learning models is recommended in order to develop an understanding of how mobile learning, as a field, is progressing theoretically.http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/3/114mobile learningFRAME model3-level evaluation frameworkdiffusion of modelssystematic review
spellingShingle Marguerite Koole
Rosemary Buck
Kerry Anderson
Drea Laj
A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework
Education Sciences
mobile learning
FRAME model
3-level evaluation framework
diffusion of models
systematic review
title A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework
title_full A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework
title_fullStr A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework
title_full_unstemmed A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework
title_short A Comparison of the Uptake of Two Research Models in Mobile Learning: The FRAME Model and the 3-Level Evaluation Framework
title_sort comparison of the uptake of two research models in mobile learning the frame model and the 3 level evaluation framework
topic mobile learning
FRAME model
3-level evaluation framework
diffusion of models
systematic review
url http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/3/114
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