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Implementing mobile learning across cultures globally: Opportunities and Challenges

Implementing mobile learning across cultures globally: Opportunities and Challenges. Mohamed Ally, Ph.D. Chair and Professor, Centre for Distance Education Program Director, Ed.D . Program Researcher Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI ) Athabasca University Canada

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Implementing mobile learning across cultures globally: Opportunities and Challenges

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  1. Implementing mobile learning across cultures globally: Opportunities and Challenges Mohamed Ally, Ph.D. Chair and Professor, Centre for Distance Education Program Director, Ed.D. Program Researcher Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI) Athabasca University Canada Mlearn 2011 Panel

  2. Characteristics of Mobile Learning • Learning materials can be delivered globally

  3. Challenges

  4. Teachers • Lack of training • Resistance to change • Discourage students from using mobile devices

  5. Parents • Not comfortable with students using mobile devices, especially the younger students

  6. Language • Most of the information on the web is in English

  7. Lack of learning materials

  8. No global standards for developing mobile learning materials

  9. Opportunities

  10. Bridging the distance

  11. Open Education Resources

  12. Cater for different learning styles

  13. Thank you

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