Mobile Learning Applications for On-Board Training Continuity: Bridging Academy-to-Ship Educational Transition Through Digital Technology

Authors

  • Derma Watty Sihombing Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta
  • Mukhlas Hamdani Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta
  • Nurindah Dwiyani Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta
  • Rosna Yuherlina Siahaan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta
  • Harita Julie Zefanya Matondang Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55123/ijisit.v2i2.56

Keywords:

Digital Learning, Maritime Education, Mobile Learning, Professional Development, Sea Service Training

Abstract

The transition from maritime academy to shipboard service represents a critical professional development phase where theoretical knowledge must be consolidated through practical application, yet limited onboard learning support and isolation from educational resources create a "training gap" that many junior officers struggle to bridge effectively. Mobile learning (m-learning) applications offer innovative solutions enabling seafarers to continue professional development during sea service through smartphone and tablet-based access to instructional content, competency assessment, and mentoring support. This study investigates m-learning application effectiveness for academy-to-ship training continuity through mixed-methods quasi-experimental research comparing competency development outcomes for cadets with versus without mobile learning support during mandatory sea service periods. Intervention group cadets (n=87) accessed competency-based micro-learning modules, self-assessment tools, and instructor messaging, while control group cadets (n=91) utilized traditional paper-based training approaches. Focus Group Discussions with cadets, ship officers, and academy instructors explored implementation experiences and optimization strategies. Findings demonstrate that m-learning supported cadets achieve 17.6 percent higher composite competency scores and 32.4 percent greater professional confidence relative to controls, with largest gains in shipboard operations integration (+31.7 percent). Just-in-time knowledge access, mentoring augmentation, and learning continuity visibility emerge as key mechanisms. The study proposes an M-Learning Continuity Framework integrating mobile platforms with structured mentoring protocols and academy-vessel communication channels.

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2025-12-30

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Derma Watty Sihombing, Mukhlas Hamdani, Nurindah Dwiyani, Rosna Yuherlina Siahaan, & Harita Julie Zefanya Matondang. (2025). Mobile Learning Applications for On-Board Training Continuity: Bridging Academy-to-Ship Educational Transition Through Digital Technology. IJISIT: International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology, 2(2), 174–183. https://doi.org/10.55123/ijisit.v2i2.56

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