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Title: Mobile could be a tool of learning, says UK scholar - JAGMOHAN SINGH, Punjab Post by: Stephen Taylor on July 30, 2007, 04:08:53 AM Mobile could be a tool of learning, says UK scholar - JAGMOHAN SINGH, Punjab Newsline
Mobile learning projects have been implemented in a big way in U.K. and South Africa other than Kenya. Mobile learning has immense scope for a country like India where mobile usage is on increase among students and teachers. Mobile could turn into a useful tool for education. These observations were made by John Traxler from University of Wolver Hampton, UK while inaugurating a one-day workshop-cum-seminar on "Mobile Learning" here today at the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Bhawan of the Guru Nanak Dev University. This seminar was organised by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the University. John said that the 'Blue-tooth' technology could be used for student support, counselling and answering frequently questions. Vital information like cancellation of exams, lecture schedules, daily headlines and various assignments could be broadcast through mobile technology. Read More.. (http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/view/5033/38/) |