Abstract
In Malaysian schools the learning of science does not reflect the nature of science. An instructional module which could address
this problem is needed. A developmental research approach was used to design a collaborative mLearning module for a topic in
science. Data from the analysis phase indicated that discussion forums and text messaging with mobiles could be used as students
were already using these tools. The module was designed and then evaluated by experts for further improvements. The findings
indicate that a collaborative mLearning module could be used for teaching science.
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Keywords: Collaborative learning; educational technology; instructional design; mobile learning; needs analysis.