Paper Prototyping in a Design Framework for Professional Mobile Learning

This paper proposes a conceptual framework for the design of mobile learning solutions that address the special requirements of professional development. This framework is based on a combination of a game metaphor and the various dimensions of the mobile learning context. It provides the basis for a paper prototyping approach that uses sticky notes to represent both aspects of the display and supporting media types and components. We describe the framework and the paper prototyping approach and apply the prototyping method to some indicative content from a real world example. We reflect on the relationship between the framework and the paper prototyping method and outline further collaborative research with a partner organisation.