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The Mobile Research Supervision Initiative (MRSI) at Makerere University.

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dc.contributor.author Lubega, J.T
dc.contributor.author Muyinda, B. P.
dc.contributor.author Lynch, K.
dc.date.accessioned 2021-12-21T13:36:32Z
dc.date.available 2021-12-21T13:36:32Z
dc.date.issued 2008
dc.identifier.citation The Mobile Research Supervision Initiative (MRSI) at Makerere University. (2008). International Journal of Computing and ICT Research (IJCIR) en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1996-1065
dc.identifier.uri https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/279
dc.description.abstract The rapid technological development in mobile phones coupled with their rapid diffusion into all walks of life has instigated various sectors to exploit them for various purposes aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and flexibility. The communication, business, financial, banking and education sectors have developed and continue to develop applications for mobile phones. Our research sought to evaluate an initiative introduced at Makerere University’s Department of Distance Education (Mobile Research Supervision Initiative – MRSI), for guiding (using mobile phones) distance learners who were completing their final year field research projects. The study adopted a mixed methods research approach, employing a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire/survey, in-depth interviews and document review methods for data collection. Results from the evaluation have indicated that the mobile research supervision: I) created a virtual community of practice amongst research students and their supervisors, ii) motivated lonely distance learners in the field, iii) created a customer care feeling amongst students, and iv) bred intimacy amongst the alumni and their institution. The results of this study could be used to inform the development of mobile learning policy and pedagogy for developing countries en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject mobile research supervision en_US
dc.subject e-learning en_US
dc.title The Mobile Research Supervision Initiative (MRSI) at Makerere University. en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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