Article 2010

Towards Work-Based Mobile Learning: What We Can Learn from the Fields of Work-Based Learning and Mobile Learning

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Pimmer, Christoph
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Pachler, Norbert
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Attwell, Graham
International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning
Journal · Vol. 2 · Issue 4 · pp. 1-18
Abstract

Mobile devices are increasingly being used to support learning in work contexts. In exploring the emerging field of work-based mobile learning (WBML), researchers need to give consideration to the theoretical and empirical findings from mobile and work-based learning. In this paper, the authors provide an overview of key issues and dominant debates in these fields with the aim of providing a systematic introduction for mobile learning researchers interested in exploring the use of mobile devices for learning in work-based contexts. This paper's focus is aimed at scoping possible commonalities across mobile and work-based learning in order to establish a baseline for future conceptual work in empirical research towards WBML. © 2010, IGI Global. All rights reserved.

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workplace learning work-based learning mobile learning Literature review Theoretical Approaches

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University of Warwick, Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
UCL Institute of Education, London, United Kingdom
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