Implementing Mobile Learning in Developing Countries: Prospects and Challenges

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Adesope, O., Olubunmi, S. & McCracken, J. (2007). Implementing Mobile Learning in Developing Countries: Prospects and Challenges. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 1249-1254). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007
Vancouver, Canada
June 25, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-62-2
  Craig Montgomerie & Jane Seale
AACE

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Olusola Adesope, Susan Olubunmi, Janet McCracken, Simon Fraser University, Canada

Abstract

There is a huge demand for mobility in work places and learning environments. To satisfy these needs, handheld devices have become increasingly popular as more people travel and collaborate widely across geographical boundaries. Mobile learning, an offshoot of e-learning is being heavily touted as the next movement that may revolutionalize not only work-place learning but also classroom learning. New possibilities for learning are opening up as there are recent developments integrating rich multimedia resources into mobile telephony. In this paper, we review this emerging trend in mobile learning and propose a framework to maximize learning in rural areas, especially in many African countries where there is upsurge of mobile telephone usage. Governmental and other agencies can apply this initial framework to enhance their operations in less developed countries.

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