implementing mobile learning across cultures globally: opportunities and challenges
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Implementing mobile learning across cultures globally: Opportunities and Challenges. Mohamed Ally, Ph.D. Chair and Professor, Centre for Distance Education Program Director, Ed.D . Program Researcher Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI ) Athabasca University Canada - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Implementing mobile learning across cultures globally: Opportunities and Challenges
Mohamed Ally, Ph.D.Chair and Professor, Centre for Distance Education
Program Director, Ed.D. ProgramResearcher
Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI)Athabasca University
Canada
Mlearn 2011 Panel
Characteristics of Mobile LearningLearning materials can be delivered globally
Challenges
TeachersLack of trainingResistance to changeDiscourage students from using mobile
devices
ParentsNot comfortable with students using mobile
devices, especially the younger students
LanguageMost of the information on the web is in
English
Lack of learning materials
No global standards for developing mobile learning materials
Opportunities
Bridging the distance
Open Education Resources
Cater for different learning styles
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