Effectiveness of Using Text Message/ SMS to Support the Teaching-Learning Process in Distance Education

Mobile phones are the new addition to the Information and Communication Technologies for learning. The SMS (Short Messaging Services) provided by the Mobile phones could be used effectively as a supporting tool for teaching-learning process. The pre-post single group experimental study was conducted on the Master students of Instructional Design using SMS as a supporting tool for learning some new concepts related to competencies of Instructional Designers. The SMS were planned as Quiz, Games, Motivation and Tips. It was planned as a supporting tool for the learning material developed on the concepts.