Title: Towards a task model for mobile learning: a dialectical approach

Authors: Josie Taylor, Mike Sharples, Claire O'Malley, Giasemi Vavoula, Jenny Waycott

Addresses: Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UK. ' Learning Sciences Research Institute, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. ' Learning Sciences Research Institute, School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. ' University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. ' SITRC, RMIT Business Facility, Melbourne 3000, Australia

Abstract: Our approach to understanding mobile learning begins by describing a dialectical approach to the development and presentation of a task model using the socio-cognitive engineering design method. This analysis synthesises relevant theoretical approaches. We then examine two field studies, which feed into the development of the task model.

Keywords: activity model; socio-cultural theory; conversation theory; activity theory; mobile learning; dialectical process; learning technology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2006.010616

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2006 Vol.2 No.2/3, pp.138 - 158

Published online: 09 Aug 2006 *

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