Title :
M-learning tools on distance education: Overview and case study
Author :
Filho, Mauro Faccioni ; Klein, Lawrence Zordam ; Neto, Moacyr Franco
Author_Institution :
Unisul Virtual, UNISUL-Univ. do Sul de Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Brazil
Abstract :
This paper shows a pioneering project in education with the use of cell phones and other mobile devices. The mobile learning environment was developed by Fazion Sistemas and currently is at the Universidade Fernando Pessoa (Portugal). The paper presents an overview of mobile-learning concepts, its barriers, challenges and trends.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; distance learning; mobile computing; Fazion Sistemas; Universidade Fernando Pessoa; distance education; m-learning tools; mobile learning environment; Calendars; Cellular phones; Computer aided instruction; Costs; Distance learning; Electronic learning; Joining processes; Microcomputers; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; distance education; e-learning; enginneering education; m-learning; mobile application; mobile learning;
Conference_Titel :
Education Engineering (EDUCON), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6568-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6570-5
DOI :
10.1109/EDUCON.2010.5492512
