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Title:
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OFFLINE MOBILE LEARNING FOR ICT4D |
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Author(s):
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Sujan Shrestha, John P. T. Moore, José Abdelnour Nocera |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-99-7 |
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Editors:
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Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2010 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Mobile learning, open-source, copyleft hardware, offline learning, ICT4D |
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Type:
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Reflection Paper |
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First Page:
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373 |
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Last Page:
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376 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Poor information infrastructure and higher costs of mobile devices and connectivity in developing country restrict possibilities of providing successful mobile learning (mLearning) services. In the context of Information Communication for Development (ICT4D), this paper aims to highlight the possible role of previously unexplored open platforms for delivering affordable and sustainable mobile learning offline. Based on thorough analysis of current tools, technologies and research, this paper discusses considerable challenges to support an offline scenario. The major technical issues are constrained locked-down hardware and proprietary software. While open platforms can overcome such problems, this paper points out the need for a broader study to investigate its potential role in developing countries. |
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