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What is the future of mobile learning in education?

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Author(s)
Ally, Mohamed
Prieto-Blázquez, Josep
Keywords
mobile learning; future of mobile learning; mobile applications; higher education; mobile age
aprenentatge mòbil; futur de l’aprenentatge mòbil; aplicacions mòbils; ensenyament superior; època mòbil
aprendizaje móvil; futuro del aprendizaje móvil; aplicaciones móviles; educación superior; época móvil

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/352479
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http://www.raco.cat/index.php/RUSC/article/view/285041
Abstract
The evolution of wireless technologies and the development of applications for mobile devices in higher education have been spectacular. For many educators, mobile technology in the field of teaching and learning has recently become one of the most important areas of research. Today, mobile learning is a strategic topic for many organizations concerned with education. In the future, more research should be conducted to transform education using mobile learning. The advent of new types of devices is disruptive to education, no matter what educators and education institutions do. Therefore, a thorough analysis, from a pedagogical and technological perspective, is key to ensuring appropriate usage and implementation of mobile learning.This Special Section of RUSC. Universities and Knowledge Society Journal presents a general overview of successful mobile learning experiences in higher education. Its aim is to share best practices and create new opportunities in universities. These mobile applications will add another layer to the learning and teaching processes.
Les tecnologies sense fil i les aplicacions per a dispositius mòbils en l’ensenyament superior han experimentat un creixement espectacular. Per a molts educadors, la tecnologia mòbil en el camp de l’ensenyament i l’aprenentatge s’ha convertit en un dels principals àmbits de recerca. Avui, l’aprenentatge mòbil és un àmbit estratègic per a moltes organitzacions que tenen competències educatives. En el futur, caldrà intensificar les investigacions per tal de transformar l’educació mitjançant l’aprenentatge mòbil. L’aparició de nous tipus de dispositius planteja problemes per a l’educació, facin el que facin el personal docent i les institucions educatives. Per tant, és essencial dur a terme una anàlisi, des d’una perspectiva tecnològica i pedagògica, per a garantir-ne l’ús i la implantació apropiats.  Aquesta secció especial de RUSC. Revista de Universidad y Sociedad del Conocimiento presenta una visió general d’experiències reeixides d’aprenentatge mòbil en l’ensenyament superior. L’objectiu és compartir bones pràctiques i crear noves oportunitats a les universitats. Aquestes aplicacions mòbils afegiran un nou estrat als processos d’aprenentatge i ensenyament.
Las tecnologías inalámbricas y las aplicaciones para dispositivos móviles en la educación superior han experimentado un crecimiento espectacular. Para muchos educadores, la tecnología móvil en el campo de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje se ha convertido en uno de los principales ámbitos de investigación. Hoy, el aprendizaje móvil es un ámbito estratégico para muchas organizaciones que tienen competencias educativas. En el futuro, habrá que intensificar las investigaciones para transformar la educación mediante el aprendizaje móvil. La aparición de nuevos tipos de dispositivos plantea problemas para la educación, independientemente de lo que hagan el personal docente y las instituciones educativas. Por lo tanto, es esencial llevar a cabo un análisis, desde una perspectiva tecnológica y pedagógica, para garantizar el uso y la implementación apropiados. Esta sección especial de RUSC. Revista de Universidad y Sociedad del Conocimiento presenta una visión general de experiencias exitosas de aprendizaje móvil en la educación superior. El objetivo es compartir buenas prácticas y crear nuevas oportunidades en las universidades. Estas aplicaciones móviles añadirán un nuevo estrato a los procesos de aprendizaje y enseñanza.
Date
2014
Type
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Identifier
oai:raco.cat:article/285041
http://www.raco.cat/index.php/RUSC/article/view/285041
10.7238/rusc.v11i1.2033
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