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Students' evaluation and learning experience on the utilization of Digital Interactive Math Comics (DIMaC) mobile app

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DOI   10.25082/AMLER.2022.02.006

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Leo Aldamia Mamolo corresponding author
College of Education, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte 6521, Philippines

Abstract

Mobile phones are prevalent worldwide, and today's learners utilize this technology for instructional purposes. This educational design research aims to evaluate the developed interactive mobile application. This instructional material contributes to today's 21st century or digital native learners' needs to engage students in the teaching-learning process. The app is aligned with mathematics instruction, balancing visuals and Math content. Employing the Instructional Material Development for Non-print Materials instrument shows that the developed mobile app is acceptable for the Grade 11 students. Students reported a positive experience and noted an increased interest in Mathematics when using the app. Further research is needed to explore the integration of this app in the mathematics classroom.

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interactive app, digital comics, mathematics classroom

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This work was supported by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute Capacity Building Program for Science and Mathematics Educators (DOST-SEI CBPSME) under the scholarship and dissertation grant; and Visayas State University (VSU) under the financial assistance program. Special thanks to Dr Elvira L. Arellano as the adviser of this research.
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Mamolo, L. A. (2022). Students’ evaluation and learning experience on the utilization of Digital Interactive Math Comics (DIMaC) mobile app. Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research, 2(2), 375-388. https://doi.org/10.25082/AMLER.2022.02.006
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