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A Critical Review of Mobile Learning

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ID22041995
AuthorsJohn Traxler (0000-0002-5284-709X, University of Wolverhampton, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume11
Issue9
Pages525
Publication date2021-09-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci11090525
OpenAlexW3197202269
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited51

The established mobile learning paradigm is now two decades old; it grew out of the visions and resources of e-learning research communities in universities in the world’s more economically developed regions. Whilst it has clearly been able to demonstrate many practical, pedagogic and conceptual achievements, it is now running out of steam. It has failed to adapt to a world where mobile technologies are pervasive, ubiquitous and intrusive and where people and communities can now own their own learning. This paper looks at the evolution of the established mobile learning paradigm and explores the current global, demographic, social and technical environment in order to develop a new paradigm more suited to the changed and changing realities and priorities. This is mobile learning2.0. The paper looks at the axioms and values of this paradigm and its possible tools and techniques. The treatment is discursive and critical. The paper reimagines the concepts and practices of learning with mobiles. It embraces many significant themes at a high level, including inclusive and equitable education; learning theories and design; pedagogical frameworks and methodologies; digital and media literacies; social media and learning environments; online collaboration and communities; Informal and formal learning

Data science · Formal learning · Informal learning · Knowledge management · Pedagogy · Social learning · Social media · Sociology · Vision · World Wide Web · Child Development and Digital Technology · Computer Science · ICT in Developing Communities · Mobile Learning in Education

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Unique citing works6
Citations per year1.5
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 5

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