TURNING ON MOBILE LEARNING > Illustrative Initiatives and Policy Implications

......................................................................................................................... 6 BACKGROUND.................................................................................................................. 7 METHODOLOGY............................................................................................................... 8 MOBILE LEARNING INITIATIVES ...................................................................................... 9 Context for mobile learning in Asia Key characteristics of mobile learning initiatives Making learning more accessible Promoting self-directed learning Designing future learning environments Potential issues MOBILE LEARNING POLICES ............................................................................................ 19 Public policies on mobile learning Level of mobile learning activities across educational sectors Role of key stakeholders Major factors influencing mobile learning Enablers Barriers Success factors CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................... 25 Policy considerations The future of mobile learning in Asia REFERENCES....................................................................................................................... 29

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