Mobile devices and the future of free education 2010
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: The major technological trends supporting the view that "equal" or "free" education is becoming possible are those involving the new mobile devices: digital divergence - the growth in popularity of dedicated wireless devices for transmitting information; combined with digital convergence - the growth of all purpose devices where the cell phone is no longer just for speaking, but also for text messaging, photography, radio, even digital TV, web browsing etc. using mobile phones, personal digital assistants, handheld computers,ebooks and other devices. Other positive developments include the growth of the World Wide Web, the Open Source/Open Archive initiatives, low cost course development with mass customization, and new modes of elearning.
Source: AUSpace (Athabasca University)
Author: Rory McGreal
Language: English
Topic: Mobile Learning in Education
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2580095816