Overview

This timely introduction to the emerging field of mobile learning explains the technologies involved, their applications and the multiple effects on pedagogical and social practice. Mobile devices include handheld computers, smartphones and PDAs, and this handbook will emphasize the issues of usability; accessibility; evaluation; and effectiveness; drawing from case studies written by researchers and practitioners, all experts in the field. This is a cutting-edge subject in open and flexible learning, with e-learning a key issue in the UK Government's strategy to increase the number of people going in to higher education. Yet in spite of discussions at a number of e-learning conferences, very little has been published on it. The first of its kind, this handbook will be of great interest to professionals in higher and further education, and will also appeal to trainers in the business sector wanting to find out about the opportunities offered by these new technologies.

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Author:   John Traxler ,  Agnes Kukulska-Hulme
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9780415357395

ISBN 10:   041535739
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   18 August 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780415658355
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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'This book can be recommended to educators and trainers developing or using mobile learning. Most of the materials in the contextual chapters (and useful glossary) will endure, and the case studies provide a useful and interesting snapshot of some of the projects undertaken by mobile learning pioneers and early adopters. Whilst the technologies used in future mobile learning initiatives may differ from those used in the projects reported in the book, some of the issues faced may be similar, particularly those relating to human and organisational factors, and it is helpful that we can learn from the experiences of others.' - ESCalate, Higher Education Academy

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John Traxler, Agnes Kukulska-Hulme

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