Nursery Science: A Mobile Application for Learning Science for Pre-Schoolers

Mobile Learning or M-Learning has been gaining attention in research to determine its impact on the learning experiences of the students. The use of technology, particularly of mobile learning, is essential in education due to its capability to provide individual learning experiences. M-Learning can be defined as Learning using mobile devices like Smart Phones and Tablets. This platform can be integrated into Blended Learning where students learn inside and outside the four walls of the classroom. Given the advantages of M-Learning for students, this study sought to design and develop a mobile application that helps preschoolers enhance their learning experience in science in one Daycare Center in the Philippines. The application includes lessons from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Quizzes as a form of assessment can be taken after each lesson. Succeeding lessons are locked and cannot be accessed until the teacher unlocks these lessons. The mobile application was assessed using ISO 9126 to determine the acceptability among the teachers and parents of the pupils of the Daycare Center. The overall result yielded an average mean of 4.0 which is verbally interpreted as Very Satisfactory. A longitudinal-experimental study for the mobile application is recommended to further assess the impact of the application on the learning experience of the pupils.