Mobile Learning: Languages, Literacies and Cultures

by M. Pegrum

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137309808
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	07/23/2014
Series:	New Language Learning and Teaching Environments
Edition description:	2014
Pages:	257
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

"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

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