A Personal Learning Environment (PLE) Approach to Mobile Teaching and Learning on a Short-term Study Abroad

Keywords

Mobile technology; Personal learning environment; Scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL); Short-term study abroad

Abstract

This Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research examines the effectiveness of a personal learning environment (PLE) approach in using mobile technology for experiential learning during a study abroad to China. Thematic qualitative analysis of 21 undergraduate students' written post-trip reflections on their experiences revealed valuable benefits and challenges of the PLE utilizing students' personal mobile devices in real time. Recommendations are offered for program leaders, educators, and trainers with a vested interest in learners' engagement and experiential learning. Sharing these findings with the teaching community at large makes unique and significant contributions to the SoTL literature.

Publication Date

11-2021

Original Citation

Wei, W., Mejia, C., & Qi, R. (2021). A personal learning environment (PLE) approach to mobile teaching and learning on a short-term study abroad. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education (Elsevier Science), 29, N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2020.100296

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education

Volume

29

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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