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- Title
mLearning: An Embodied Perspective.
- Authors
Denham, Andre R.; Quick, John M.; Atkinson, Robert K.
- Abstract
Rapid advances in mobile hardware and software have fueled the emergence of mobile learning (mLearning) as an area of interestwithin educational research. In spite of abundantexcitementanddiscussion surrounding mLearning, certainchallengesremainunresolved. To date, itseemsthefield ismostenamoredwithcategorizing hardware capabilities and replicating conventional learning content on portable devices. However, it would be beneficial to consider how mLearning can augment learners 'education in unique ways. Prior definitions of mLearning fall short in articulating why mobility is beneficial for learning and how mobile learning is not simply a reformulation of existing eLearning methods. A new perspective is offered to establish mLearning as a unique type of learning. Evidence from the field of embodied cognition that points to the potential af-fordances of mLearning is provided and future directions are discussed.
- Publication
International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology & Learning, 2012, Vol 2, Issue 3, p1
- ISSN
2155-7136
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4018/ijcbpl.2012070101