This book explores the use of mobile devices for teaching and learning language and literacies, investigating the ways in which these technologies open up new educational possibilities. Pegrum builds up a rich picture of contemporary mobile learning and outlines of likely future developments.

"Technology evolves rapidly, but our ability to utilise it effectively takes time to refine. This book provides a valuable pathway through the pedagogy, methodology and mindset of mobile learning, and is a must for educators and practitioners." - Julian Stodd, Learning Consultant

"An excellent, well-researched account of mobile-assisted language learning, illustrated with helpful case studies and vignettes of m-learning projects from around the world."- Nicky Hockly, Director of Pedagogy, The Consultants-E

Autorentext

Mark Pegrum is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at The University of Western Australia. His teaching and research are focused on e-learning and mobile learning. He teaches in Perth, Hong Kong and Singapore, and regularly gives presentations and runs seminars in Australia and New Zealand, East and Southeast Asia, and the UK and Europe.

Inhalt

1. The Mobile Landscape 2. Agendas for Mobile Learning 3. The Technological Ecosystem 4. How to Teach Language with Mobile Devices 5. What Language to Teach with Mobile Devices 6. Teaching Literacy/ies with Mobile Devices 7. Preparing for a Mobile Educational Future