Vértices (Dec 2011)

Pedagogical use of mobile phones: research and development resources

  • Alex Botelho Mamari,
  • Silvia Cristina Freitas Batista,
  • Patricia Alejandra Behar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5935/1809-2667.20110026
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 3
pp. 79 – 92

Abstract

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Mobile learning (m-learning) is the field of research that investigates how the use of mobile devices can contribute to learning. This study considers that mobile phones, due to their popularization and related technological advances, may contribute to educational practices. Therefore, this article presents and examines tools for developing educational resources for mobile phones. Thus, after presenting different aspects related to m-learning, the paper describes and analyzes some tools found in MLE-Moodle. This is a plugin that extends the functionality of the virtual environment Moodle for mobile phones. In addition, the study presents MyMLE and Mobile Study, programs that enable the preparation of materials for mobile phones.

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