Mobile learning accessibility

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Published: Apr 30, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/235
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Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), ICT and Inclusion, IT, mobile learning, accessibility, disability, information and communication technologies, mobile devices

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Michelle Pieri
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Milano

Abstract

This work reports the state of the art in the accessibility of mobile learning. It is aimed at researchers, teachers, trainers, and hardware and/or software developers who are involved with the application of ICT in education. As a basis for this contribution, a literature review on mobile learning accessibility was performed, covering both Italian and international literature. This study has shown that the field of mobile learning accessibility is still in its infancy internationally, and almost nonexistent at the national level. After providing a definition of mobile learning and accessibility, we present the two main approaches to mobile learning accessibility identified in the literature, and present some major projects dedicated to the subject.

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Vol. 19 No. 1 (2011): TD52 - ICT and Inclusion
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Articles - Special Issue

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