TRANSFORMING THE DELIVERY OF CURRICULUM IN THE CARIBBEAN SIDS
THROUGH MOBILE LEARNING
Alice O. Thomas-Martin1* and Dr. Ruel L. A. Ellis2
1,2Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad
1Email: athomasmartin@gmail.com *(Corresponding author)
2Email: ruel.ellis@sta.uwi.edu
Abstract:
Mobile devices and mobile technologies are significantly impacting the field of education. The dynamics of mobile computing is transforming the landscape of traditional classrooms. Education is a major factor in developing and sustaining a country. In a fast paced environment, traditional classrooms can be a hindrance to higher education. Mobile learning has the capacity to provide effective pedagogical and suitable learning activities for students of higher education. This paper explores m-learning and the shift of focus that it brings to educators and students. It looks at the relevance and place of m-learning in higher education, the framework for design as well as the devices and technologies that are available for use. The pedagogical approaches, assessment techniques and training that are suitable for the mobile environment are explored. The use of mobile devices allows for a level of flexibility that allows students to access education anywhere, anytime. Mobile learning provides a way for educational institutions to deliver educational content to its students on any platform, anyplace and at the time of need. For the design and implementation for mobile learning, the design approach was the point of focus. The relevance of mobile learning to Small Island Developing States and the future was highlighted.
Keywords: devices, education, learning, mobile, technology
https://doi.org/10.47412/WVBV1825
