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Going mobile: Each small change requires another
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, , , University of Southern Queensland, Australia, Australia ; , Griffith University, Australia, Australia ; , University of Southern Queensland, Australia, Australia

ASCILITE - Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Annual Conference, ISBN 978-0-473-22989-4 Publisher: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education

Abstract

Students are seeking flexible study opportunities. Smartphones have potential to support learning at times and places chosen by learners but their introduction presents challenges in negotiating the changes in the behaviour of learners and in the materials and activities provided by university courses. This project, funded by DEHub in two Queensland universities, explored how students used mobile devices with many characteristics of smartphones. This paper reports on the first phase that investigated the changes required to facilitate access to course materials and activities using the devices. Data have been viewed through the lens of activity theory. The results confirmed the need for developing skills and managing expectations of learners and academics and for adjustments to design of course materials and delivery systems to facilitate access.

Citation

Albion, P., Jamieson-Proctor, R., Redmond, P., Larkin, K. & Maxwell, A. (2012). Going mobile: Each small change requires another. In M. Brown, M. Hartnett & T. Stewart (Eds.), Proceedings of ASCILITE - Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Annual Conference 2012 (pp. 5-15). Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from .

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