An Experiment with Group SMS in Higher Education

• In Event: SICET - Adoption of Mobile Devices and Personal Learning Environment

Short Description

This research examined issues of using group SMS (short message service) as part of a formal graduate class. Data were gathered through assignments, SMS messages, and focus groups from 15 graduate students enrolled in a seminar class during Fall 2013. Results indicated that SMS might be ideal for reminder purposes but was not appropriate for in-depth discussions. Issues surfaced around interactions such as following conversations, responding to specific comments, and personal boundaries.

Author

• Meng-Fen Grace Lin, University of Hawaii