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Publication Date: 2021
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Towards a Pedagogical and Sociotechnical Framework for the Strategic Integration of Mobile Learning in Higher Education in Low and Middle Income Countries
Higher Education Research and Development, v40 n3 p581-598 2021
Using mobile devices to facilitate teaching and learning (m-learning) in higher education has continued to gain momentum. To ensure meaningful m-learning, several models and frameworks, including those focused on pedagogies and the learning environment, have been developed. However, the majority of these are derived from the context of high-income countries with advanced educational technologies and may not be suitable in low- and middle-income countries where educational technology systems are not as functional. This paper reports on the four phases of a project, which set out to develop a suitable m-learning framework for low- and middle-income countries. The proposed framework was originally derived from the extant literature, then revised following the outcome of two empirical studies conducted in a Nigerian university using the mixed methods research approach. The revised framework provides a roadmap for the strategic integration of m-learning in higher education, taking into consideration the pedagogical and socioeconomic context of low- and middle-income countries.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Developing Nations, Socioeconomic Influences, Universities, Foreign Countries, Technology Integration, Guidelines, Program Descriptions, Strategic Planning, Pilot Projects, Delivery Systems, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, College Faculty, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria
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