出版社：International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要：In an article titled, "Are You Ready For Mobile Learning?" published in 2007, the authors conducted a survey of mobile learning readiness amongst students and faculty in their online programs. Because of the timeliness of the topic, the article was published in EDUCAUSE Quarterly and was recognized as the magazine’s “2007 Contribution of the Year.” The 2007 study revealed that although 94 percent of the students indicated that they were technologically geared up, frequent use of mobile devices did not translate into readiness for mobile teaching and learning. Four years later, the mobile computing and communications landscape has evolved dramatically, putting smart mobile devices into the hands of more people. So, a burning question yearns to be asked, are we ready for mobile learning now? This article presents an overview of developments in mobile technologies from 2007 to the present; a comparison of the Mobile Learning Readiness Survey results from 2007 and 2011; an overview of the most significant barriers to mobile learning adoption; and a look ahead to the future of mobile learning to help IT professionals, administrators, and faculty in higher education overcome some of the barriers and incorporate diverse technologies and pedagogies in their programs.
关键词：Mobile Learning; Mobile Computing; m-learning; e-learning; Educational Technology; Higher;Education
