A Framework to Guide and Structure the Development Process of Mobile Learning Initiatives

• Mobile learning has yet to move on from small-scale trials to sustained deployment. One reason for this is the highly complex and multi-disciplinary setting that the initiatives operate within. They must deal with a wide range of issues such as software, hardware, people, learning, organizations and so on. At the same time, there is little support. Few frameworks to guide the development process exist. This article presents one such framework that was developed based on theories from software and systems development as well as practical experience from mobile learning. The framework divides the development into four Areas of Concern and introduces a life cycle of the mobile learning initiative. It further offers means to guide the development of the initiative and to find key issues that needs to be addressed in order to achieve sustainability. The framework presents a holistic view of mobile learning and is designed as an aid to all practitioners in mobile learning, no matter their background. 

Ämnesord

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Data- och informationsvetenskap -- Programvaruteknik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Computer and Information Sciences -- Software Engineering (hsv//eng)

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Mobile Learning

Framework

Systems Development

Sustainability

Scalability

Software engineering

Programvaruteknik

Computer and Information Sciences Computer Science

Data- och informationsvetenskap

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