A Mobile Message Scheduling and Delivery System using m-Learning framework

TL;DR

This paper presents a mobile message scheduling and delivery system using an m-learning framework that integrates SMS and WAP protocols to enhance e-learning and information sharing on mobile devices within a university setting.

Contribution

It introduces a novel m-learning framework with a prototype system supporting bulk and interactive SMS delivery, including hosting on mobile devices for mobility.

Findings

Prototype demonstrates effective message delivery modes.

System supports both bulk and interactive messaging.

Operates on mobile devices even when moving.

Abstract

Wireless data communications in form of Short Message Service (SMS) and Wireless Access Protocols (WAP) browsers have gained global popularity, yet, not much has been done to extend the usage of these devices in electronic learning (e-learning) and information sharing. This project explores the extension of e learning into wireless/ handheld (W/H) computing devices with the help of a mobile learning (m-learning) framework. This framework provides the requirements to develop m-learning application that can be used to share academic and administrative information among people within the university campus. A prototype application has been developed to demonstrate the important functionality of the proposed system in simulated environment. This system is supposed to work both in bulk SMS and interactive SMS delivery mode. Here we have combined both Short Message Service (SMS) and Wireless Access Protocols (WAP) browsers. SMS is used for Short and in time information delivery and WAP is used for detailed information delivery like course content, training material, interactive evolution tests etc. The push model is used for sending personalized multicasting messages to a group of mobile users with a common profile thereby improving the effectiveness and usefulness of the cntent delivered. Again pull mechanism can be applied for sending information as SMS when requested by end user in interactive SMS delivery mode. The main strength of the system is that, the actual SMS delivery application can be hosted on a mobile device, which can operate even when the device is on move.