Mobile learning in personnel training of university teachers

In this article, we discuss why mobile learning is being introduced to the academic teaching environment. We also report experiences of a pilot project undertaken in connection with personnel training at the University of Helsinki. The aim of the the UniWap project is to develop the educational use of mobile technology and to find pedagogical applications beneficial for higher education. The project deals with the WAP technology to be tested, piloted and completed in order to facilitate teaching and learning at the university. An environment of activities has been developed in order to provide services for flexible teaching and studying.