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Aubusson, Peter; Schuck, Sandy; Burden, Kevin – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2009
This paper reflects on the role of mobile learning in teachers' professional learning. It argues that effective professional learning requires reflection and collaboration and that mobile learning is ideally suited to allow reflection-in-action and to capture the spontaneity of learning moments. The paper also argues for the value of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Handheld Devices, Computer Uses in Education
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Jones, Ann; Issroff, Kim – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2007
There has been interest recently in how mobile devices may be motivating forces in the right contexts: for example, one of the themes for the IADIS International Conference on Mobile Learning in 2007 was "Affective Factors in Learning with Mobile Devices" (http://www.mlearning-conf.org). The authors have previously proposed six aspects…
Descriptors: Motivation, Coping, Informal Education, Case Studies
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Jones, Geraldine; Edwards, Gabriele; Reid, Alan – ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 2009
In this paper we discuss a case study investigating how the academic and personal development of first year students on an undergraduate sports education degree can be supported and enhanced with mobile SMS (Short Message Service) communication. SMS-based technologies were introduced in response to students' particular needs (in transition to…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Focus Groups, Computer Assisted Instruction, Student Surveys