DocumentCode :
2304133
Title :
Application of 3G-based Mobile Learning in Teacher Training
Author :
Zhang, Yazhen ; Li, Jian
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Inf. Sci. & Technol., Jiujiang Univ., Jiujiang, China
fYear :
2011
fDate :
25-27 April 2011
Firstpage :
27
Lastpage :
29
Abstract :
Along with fusion of mobile communication technologies and computer technology, mobile learning was produced as a new type of learning technique and method. Mobile Learning has become another very important complement to the traditional ways of learning after digital-learning. The development of the third generation mobile communication technology 3G provides a more adequate technical basis for mobile learning. How full and effective use of the third generation mobile communication technology to assist any kind of teaching and learning become an important research part of mobile learning. This article describes the 3G-based mobile learning project, where mobile device is used for educational activities. The main perspective in this article is in teacher training. We present strategies how mobile technology was used in teacher training and exerted the advantages of 3G mobile phones. The goal of these innovative pilot projects is to create flexible teaching solutions, which will enable the accessing of information with all kinds of devices, and to support learning in a variety of situations.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; computer based training; mobile computing; mobile handsets; teacher training; 3G-based mobile learning; computer technology; digital-learning; educational activities; mobile device; teacher training; third generation mobile communication technology; Educational institutions; Internet; Materials; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; Training; 3G; Teachers; Training; mobile learning;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Information and Computing (ICIC), 2011 Fourth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Phuket Island
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-688-0
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ICIC.2011.39
Filename :
5954495
Link To Document :
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