• DocumentCode
    2752017
  • Title

    M-learning tools on distance education: Overview and case study

  • Author

    Filho, Mauro Faccioni ; Klein, Lawrence Zordam ; Neto, Moacyr Franco

  • Author_Institution
    Unisul Virtual, UNISUL-Univ. do Sul de Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Brazil
  • fYear
    2010
  • fDate
    14-16 April 2010
  • Firstpage
    677
  • Lastpage
    683
  • Abstract
    This paper shows a pioneering project in education with the use of cell phones and other mobile devices. The mobile learning environment was developed by Fazion Sistemas and currently is at the Universidade Fernando Pessoa (Portugal). The paper presents an overview of mobile-learning concepts, its barriers, challenges and trends.
  • Keywords
    computer aided instruction; distance learning; mobile computing; Fazion Sistemas; Universidade Fernando Pessoa; distance education; m-learning tools; mobile learning environment; Calendars; Cellular phones; Computer aided instruction; Costs; Distance learning; Electronic learning; Joining processes; Microcomputers; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; distance education; e-learning; enginneering education; m-learning; mobile application; mobile learning;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Education Engineering (EDUCON), 2010 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Madrid
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-6568-2
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-6570-5
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/EDUCON.2010.5492512
  • Filename
    5492512