Mobile Learning Environments : Educational report

• This report aims at targeting issues that future developers of mobile learning needs to take into consideration and deal with, before designing mobile learning applications for the Nordic School system. The report builds on the knowledge derived out of the Mobile Learning Environment (MLE) project where applied research, tests, interviews and surveys have been carried out in Sweden, Denmark and Finland during 2007 and 2008. It also builds on top of prior work within the field of mobile learning. Starting from relevant learning theories, various aspects of the learning content and its relation to mobile technology is discussed in this report. Collaborative learning and learner generated content is also discussed and amplified. The importance and necessity of a thorough integration of mobile learning applications in the formal school setting is highlighted, with special reference to the desire of teachers to be in control. Finally, aspects of inclusion and participation are analyzed, paying attention to students with different cultural background and students with reading and writing difficulties.

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