Mobile Learning in Developing Nations

Benefits and Challenges of Mobile Learning Implementation: Story of Developing Nations

Mobile learning (m-learning) is a field that involves the use of mobile computing and wireless technology to enable learning occur anytime, anyplace and anywhere. The implementation strategies of mobile learning are very important for every nation due to the advantages that come with it, e. g. ease of access to education and enhanced interaction between instructors and learners. However, a lot ...

Consumption in Developing Nations

Language Education Policy in Developing Nations from Colonization to Postcolonialism

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the role that colonization played in language education policy and illustrate the need for first language instruction. Using postcolonial scholar Franz Fanon, the reasons for and consequences of using a second language medium of instruction in postcolonial nations are explored. Colonial languages were used to reinforce the imperialistic goals of ...

Elimination of Waste and Inefficient Facilities in Existing Buildings for Sustainability in Developing Nations

A major reason why many developing nations have not made significant advancement in sustainable development (SD) agenda is the neglect of existing building stock which forms the bulk of built assets. Although sustainable development is a universal challenge, it cannot be approached in the same way for all nations, but rather practical response can be defined nationally or locally. This paper re...

Guidelines for Developing Adaptive Mobile Learning

Mobile learning is becoming a part of our daily life. Adaptive mobile learning helps learners to study learning materials anytime anywhere using mobile devices. Therefore, it is the time to build guidelines for designing and implementing highly efficient usable contents and courses for mobile devices. This paper presents new guidelines for course development and design for mobile learning. The ...