Distance education and mobile learning: Catching up, taking stock

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Traxler
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Catching Up

scholarly journals Mobile Distance Learning with PDAs: Development and testing of pedagogical and system solutions supporting mobile distance learners

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Torstein Rekkedal ◽  
Aleksander Dye
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Leonardo Da Vinci ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Online Distance Education ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Distance Education System ◽  
Ongoing Project

The article discusses basic teaching-learning philosophies and experiences from the development and testing of mobile learning integrated with the online distance education system at NKI (Norwegian Knowledge Institute) Distance Education. The article builds on experiences from three European Union (EU) supported Leonardo da Vinci projects on mobile learning: From e-learning to m-learning (2000-2003), Mobile learning – the next generation of learning (2003-2005), and the ongoing project, Incorporating mobile learning into mainstream education (2005-2007).

scholarly journals A pedagogical framework for mobile learning: Categorizing educational applications of mobile technologies into four types

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeonjeong Park
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Transactional Distance ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Learning To Learn

Instructional designers and educators recognize the potential of mobile technologies as a learning tool for students and have incorporated them into the distance learning environment. However, little research has been done to categorize the numerous examples of mobile learning in the context of distance education, and few instructional design guidelines based on a solid theoretical framework for mobile learning exist. In this paper I compare mobile learning (m-learning) with electronic learning (e-learning) and ubiquitous learning (u-learning) and describe the technological attributes and pedagogical affordances of mobile learning presented in previous studies. I modify transactional distance (TD) theory and adopt it as a relevant theoretical framework for mobile learning in distance education. Furthermore, I attempt to position previous studies into four types of mobile learning: 1) high transactional distance socialized m-learning, 2) high transactional distance individualized m-learning, 3) low transactional distance socialized m-learning, and 4) low transactional distance individualized m-learning. As a result, this paper can be used by instructional designers of open and distance learning to learn about the concepts of mobile learning and how mobile technologies can be incorporated into their teaching and learning more effectively.

scholarly journals Universal instructional design principles for mobile learning

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Elias
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Previous Analysis ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Instructional Design Principles ◽  
Content Design

The report extends a previous analysis of universal instructional design principles in distance education by applying them to the design of mobile learning. Eight principles with particular relevance for distance education are selected, and their recommendations are discussed in relation to the design of educational materials for a range of mobile devices. The problems and opportunities of mobile learning are discussed as is the need for educators to focus on content design issues rather than on searching for the next new technology.

scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION THROUGH MOBILE LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (79) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetyana Kravchenko ◽  
◽  
Valentyna Ogienko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Educational Process

A Learner-Centered Perspective on E-Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1346-1354
Author(s):  
Hyo-Jeong So ◽  
Curtis J. Bonk ◽  
Robert A. Wisher
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Wireless Technologies ◽  
Learner Participation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
E Learning

For the past decade, e-learning has emerged as a prominent delivery mechanism in educational settings. Now, it is not uncommon to find courses that are delivered fully online or in a blended learning (Bonk & Graham, 2006) mode. In addition, with the pervasive use of handheld, mobile, and wireless technologies, mobile learning (i.e., m-learning) and ubiquitous learning (i.e., u-learning) have received extensive attention as promising trends in the field of distance education. Indeed, our goals, related to the design of environments where learning happens at anytime and any place, seem more reachable with such emerging educational technologies that maximize mobility, connectivity, and versatility. Add to that options for learner participation and contribution within such an environment, as is seen with many online tools today, and there are many exciting opportunities for learnercentered online instruction.

scholarly journals Leadership strategies in mobile English as a Second Language training

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Djenana Jalovcic ◽  
Linda McCloud-Bondoc ◽  
Anthony Ralston
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Leadership Strategies ◽  
Language Training

<p class="Normal1">This paper reviews a pilot mobile learning project for English as a Second Language implemented by a unimodal distance education institution to present an argument favouring the use of a distributed leadership approach for sustainability of the project.  The authors’ position is grounded in the literature which suggests that distributed leadership in mobile and distance learning can provide a framework for sustainability of this project.</p>

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