Cross-Platform App Development for Blended Learning Courses

Abstract

The survey data suggest a high technical and sufficient psychological readiness of Yaroslavl State University students to use mobile devices in learning. Nevertheless, it is obvious that there is a need in popularizing mobile learning among students by organizing explanatory talks and encouraging on the part of the teaching staff. The developed mobile application Study24Seven is cross-platform and is suitable for modern versions of the iOS and Android operating systems. This result is achieved both through the application architecture and the use of PhoneGap iOnic technology. The development of appropriate methods of the blended learning system will increase the efficiency of teaching the Humanities to students of technical specialties.

Keywords

• Mobile application
• mobile education
• blended learning
• cross-platform development