Emphasising the issues of usability, accessibility, evaluation and effectiveness and illustrated by case studies drawn from contemporary projects from around the world, this book considers:
the fundamentals of mobile technologies and devices
the educational foundations of modern networked learning
the issues that underpin mobile learning and make it accessible for all users
the challenges of making mobile learning a substantial and sustainable component in colleges, universities and corporations
implications and issues for the future.
Mobile Learning provides useful, authoritative and comprehensive guidance for professionals in higher and further education and trainers in the business sector who want to find out about the opportunities offered by new technologies to deliver, support and enhance teaching, learning and training.
Introduction and Overview Dr Agnes Kukulska-Hulme 2. Technology/Systems Jill Attewell and Dr Carol Savill-Smith 3. Usability Dr Agnes Kukulska-Hulme 4. Pedagogy Dr Agnes Kukulska-Hulme and John Traxler 5. Accessibility and Assistive Technologies Peter Rainger 6. Case Studies: John Traxler; Andy Ramsden; Dr Ian Weber; Jon Trinder; Dr Rose Luckin; John Traxler; Dr Michael Levy and Claire Kennedy; Prof. Mike Sharples; Dr Roger Kneebone; Dr Agnes Kukulska-Hulme; Dr Carol Savill-Smith; Dr Joseph Lee; Dr. Kurt Hackemer and Dr. Doug Peterson; (Provisional) O. Smordal 7. Embedding, Effectiveness, Evaluation and Ethics John Traxler 8. Conclusions Dr Agnes Kukulska-Hulme
