Title :
Alternative learning arenas-pedagogical challenges to mobile learning technology in education
Abstract :
ICT-implementation in education has mostly been aimed at enhancing learning informal arenas-the classroom. However, accepting that learning does not only forego in the formal learning arenas, it is proposed that mobile technology can be used as a bridge between the formal and informal learning arenas. The question is whether the bridge between school and other arenas open or closed-is there a barrier? The paper asks what strategies/changes/challenges have to be in place for the school to access and utilize learning arenas which are alternative to the formal learning arena?.
Keywords :
distance learning; notebook computers; ICT-implementation; PDA; alternative learning arenas; education; formal learning arenas; informal learning arenas; learning enhancement; mobile learning technology; pedagogical challenges; Bridges; Computer science education; Continuing education; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Intelligent networks; Isolation technology; Mobile computing; Personal digital assistants; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education, 2002. Proceedings. IEEE International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1706-4
DOI :
10.1109/WMTE.2002.1039231