Trends in Distance Education and Open Learning: Policy ... - ADEA

RecommendationsThe list of recommendations will serve as guidelines for successful m-learning strategiesand deployment. The lessons learnt from past case studies and projects form the basis forthese recommendations.1. M-learning must not be confined to learning on a mobile phone2. Any m-learning project should be blended with other learning modes and viewed ina holistic manner. The percentage of activities to be converted into mobile may bedefined using the triangular framework.3. Evaluation must focus on learning rather than performance.4. Pedagogy needs to be adapted to the technology chosen.5. Learning should continue offline, example though offline players, given that batterylife time and access to electricity are major constraints in some countries.6. There is a need to have many more pilot projects in Africa to gauge the impact ofm-learning on the continent.7. Some technological challenges if solved or with appropriate alternatives, forinstance coupling mobile terminals for radio broadcasts in rural areas may havesubstantial impact on the objectives on a very large scale.8. Exploit the potential of emerging technologies such as the Cloud and 4G and LTEBroadband.9. Empower institutions to integrate m-learning pedagogy and tools in the curriculumdevelopment10. Build capacity in the development of mobile content and applications for the m-learning market in Africa.11. Exploit the potential of multimedia & advanced graphics design to capture interestof low achievers.12. Satellite communications and other forms of production of energy will boost mobileinternet access in rural areas.13. A mobile community is beneficial for a mobile learner to evolve comfortably.14. Enhancing user educational experience demands innovations in m-learningscenarios and systems.15. To accommodate m-learning strategies through projects in national ICT strategicplanning.16. Contextualizing mobile learning may support cultural and language identities.17. Disabled persons can take maximum of m-learning if properly designed.87