The London Mobile Learning GroupThe London Mobile Learning Group (LMLG) brings together an international, interdisciplinary group of researchers from the fields of cultural and media studies, sociology, (social) semiotics, pedagogy, educational technology, work-based learning and learning design. The group has developed a theoretical and conceptual framework for mobile learning around the notion of cultural ecology. The analytical engagement with mobile learning of the group takes the shape of a conceptual model in which educational uses of mobile technologies are viewed in ecological terms as part of a cultural and pedagogical context in transformation.
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International Association for Mobile Learning (IAMLearn)IAMLearn is a membership organization to promote excellence in research, development and application of mobile and contextual learning. It organizes the annual mLearn international conference series and manages the website to collate and disseminate informaiton about new projects, emerging technologies, and teaching resources.
Ally, M. (2009), Mobile learning: Transforming the delivery of education and training, Au Press. http://www.aupress.ca/index.php/books/120155 open e-book This collection is for anyone interested in the use of mobile technology for various distance learning applications. Readers will discover how to design learning materials for delivery on mobile technology and become familiar with the best practices of other educators, trainers, and researchers in the field, as well as the most recent initiatives in mobile learning research. Businesses and governments can learn how to deliver timely information to staff using mobile devices. Professors can use this book as a textbook for courses on distance education, mobile learning, and educational technology.
Herrington, J.; Herrington, A.; Mantei, J.; Olney, I. & Ferry, B. (2009), New technologies, new pedagogies: Mobile learning in higher education. http://ro.uow.edu.au/newtech/While mobile technologies such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants PDAs and digital music players mp3 players have permeated popular culture, they have not found widespread acceptance as pedagogical tools in higher education. The purpose of this e-book is to explore the use of mobile devices in learning in higher education, and to provide examples of good pedagogy.
Pachler, N., ed. (2007), Mobile learning: towards a research agenda, WLE Centre for Excellence, Institute of Education, University of London. http://www.wlecentre.ac.uk/cms/files/occasionalpapers/mobilelearning_pachler_2007.pdfThe issue features a selection of research papers presented at a symposium on mobile learning which was organised by and took place at the WLE Centre on February 9th 2007 and brought together leading researchers and practitioners in the field from the UK and Continental Europe. Presentations of the talks given on the day can be downloaded from the WLE Centre website at www.wlecentre.ac.uk Section ‘Resources’, Sub-section ‘Seminar materials’ and it is also possible to request a DVD featuring a number of the sessions through the website while stocks last.
