Integrating Mobile Applications to Enhance the Practice of Plane Surveying

10 pages•Published: July 23, 2025

Abstract

This paper explores the use of mobile applications in surveying education to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. A mobile app was developed and integrated into a Construction Surveying course to address limitations of traditional teaching methods, particularly in practical skill acquisition. The study highlights how mobile apps provide an interactive, hands-on approach that enhances students' understanding of surveying concepts and practical skills. By incorporating visualization tools, the mobile app offers students the opportunity to engage in learning experiences. To assess the impact of mobile app integration on student learning, a pre- and post-survey analysis was conducted. The analysis aimed to evaluate improvements in students' comprehension, engagement, and practical skills after using the mobile app. Results revealed a 25% improvement in measurement accuracy, a 30% increase in error-correction abilities, and a 20% enhancement in data visualization skills. Furthermore, students showed a higher retention of key surveying principles, with an improvement in applying theoretical knowledge to their field exercises. Qualitative feedback indicated heightened engagement, improved comprehension of theoretical concepts, and increased confidence in field tasks. The paper concludes by highlighting the potential of mobile apps to bridge the gap between theory and practice in surveying education and suggests areas for further research.

Keyphrases: mobile app in surveying, plane surveying, surveying education

In: Wesley Collins, Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico (editors). Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference, vol 6, pages 192-201.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/wdg4
	https://doi.org/10.29007/mqgt

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{ASC2025:Integrating_Mobile_Applications_Enhance,
  author    = {Atefeh Mohammadpour and Ebrahim Karan},
  title     = {Integrating Mobile Applications to Enhance the Practice of Plane Surveying},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of Associated Schools of Construction 61st Annual International Conference},
  editor    = {Wesley Collins and Anthony J. Perrenoud and John Posillico},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Built Environment},
  volume    = {6},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2632-881X},
  url       = {/publications/paper/wdg4},
  doi       = {10.29007/mqgt},
  pages     = {192-201},
  year      = {2025}}

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