Designing a TPACK-Based Mobile Learning Model for Biology Education using the Nominal Group Techniques

Cik Jamaliah Abd Manaf; Shakinaz Desa; Muhammad Ikhwan Mat Saad; Helen Crompton

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI32.7050

Authors

Cik Jamaliah Abd Manaf Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Shakinaz Desa Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Muhammad Ikhwan Mat Saad Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Helen Crompton Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, Old Dominion University, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI32.7050

Keywords:

Biology, Mobile Learning., Nominal Group Technique, TPACK

Abstract

Mobile learning (m-learning) enhances STEM education, particularly in biology, by supporting visualization and interaction. However, a structured framework integrating technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) is essential. This study designs a TPACK-based mobile learning model for biology using the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). A workshop with 10 experts identified seven key components and 67 elements, with nine elements rejected due to low consensus. The validated framework will guide model development using Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and digital citizenship, ultimately fostering effective mobile learning environments for biology education.

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