pervasive learning: doctoral study

Overview:

"There is a need to re-conceptualize learning for the mobile age, to recognize the essential role of mobility and communication in the process of learning."

-- Mike Sharples: University of Nottingham

Impulse:

Pervasive Learning:Forecasting the Future of Individual and Collaborative Learning within an Age of Ubiquitous Communication

Doctoral Progress:

Mark A.M. Kramer

Mobile information and communication technologies are increasingly impacting the lives of individuals and are a major factor in helping re-shape our cultures and societies...

Abstract:

...Ubiquitous computing and mixed-reality computing scenarios are becoming commonplace and have a huge influence in the way in which individuals relate with others and their surroundings...

Abstract:

This research will explore the impact of existing and emerging information & communications technologies and services on formal and informal learning scenarios to help shape and determine the future of learning

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Perspectives Emerging

The current development of Mobile learning practices are a direct result of dominant social forces shaping the way we learn and acquire knowledge

Research Statements:

Mobile learning is a logical progression within the evolution of education and educational practices

Research Statements:

Lesser developed regions are more likely to adopt and adapt to current and emerging mobile learning cultures

Research Statements:

Research Statements:

Mobile learning is an evolutionary stage of progression within the development of education and educational practices?

Mobile Learning is a evolutionary process shaped by the societal need to adapt to the current phase of societal development

Developing a Working Thesis:

The mobility of the individual increases the capabilities of individuals to adapt to their environment and social circumstances.

Developing a Working Thesis:

The future of mobile learning is not dependent on access to technology and related infrastructure, but rather developing the awareness, skills and capabilities within individuals to decide if mobile-learning brings them personal benefit.

Working Thesis:

Lesser developed regions are more likely to adopt mobile learning scenarios in order to achieve (or maintain) a more equal social standing with other more developed regions.

Working Thesis:

Technology enhanced mobile learning is a result of current societal developments (Globalization)and will become the dominant method of knowledge acquisition within non-formal and informal learning scenarios

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