Mobile learning involves using mobile technologies to enable learning anywhere. Examples of mobile learning projects include the MANOLO project in 2006 and the Ambient Wood project in 2004. The Ambient Wood project augmented a physical environment with digital elements to support children's playful learning and reflection. Mobile technologies can sustain student engagement and collaboration when used for instructional purposes in education. Many students and administrators believe that tablets are an essential part of schooling. Mobile learning supports teachers by offering flexible learning locations and encouraging learning outside the classroom with technologies like tablets and phones. The mobile technology is just one part of interactions that cross boundaries and involve both mobile and fixed devices, with the focus on weaving mobile interactions into pedagogical experiences.

1. MOBILE
LEARNING
LEARNING

2. What is mobile learning?
Mobile learning involves the use of mobile technology,
either alone or in combination with other information
and communication technology (ICT), to enable
learning anytime and anywhere.

3. Some examples of mobile
learning projects
The MANOLO project (2006)
The Ambient Wood project (2004)
MyArtSpace project (2004)

4. The Ambient Wood Project
Ambient Wood is a multi-site project, within the
learning and playing theme, that builds upon the
experiences and lessons gained from the Hunting of
the Snark project (Rogers et al, 2002).
A playful learning experience was developed where
children explored and reflected upon a physical
environment that had been augmented with a medley
of digital abstractions.

6. Mobile Learning in Education
Technology-rich activities can sustain high levels of
student engagement and peer collaboration
compared to less technology focused activities.
Educators need to figure out how to harness mobile
platforms for instructional purposes and employ them
to boost educational learning.
A majority (52 percent) of students in grades 6-12
believe that having access to a tablet computer is an
essential component of their ultimate school. Fifty-one
percent of school administrators agree with these
sentiments as well.

7. Mobile Learning Support for
Teachers
The mobile learning revolution is alive and growing in
popularity every day. When schools move toward
mobile learning in the classroom, they can take
advantage of electronic devices such as tablets and
cell phones that offer portability and ease of use.
Mobile learning technologies can offer teachers a
flexible approach to learning with their students in a
variety of locations, and encourage this learning to
continue at home.

9. The mobile technology, while essential, is only one of the different types of
technology and interaction employed. The learning experiences cross spatial,
temporal and/or conceptual borders and involve interactions with fixed
technologies as well as mobile devices. Weaving the interactions with mobile
technology into the fabric of pedagogical interaction that develops around them
becomes the focus of attention. ( Kukulska - Hulme et al., 2009: 20)

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