THE EVOLUTION OF Mobile Teaching and Learning

        Call for Book Chapters

THE EVOLUTION OF Mobile Teaching and Learning

You are invited to submit a chapter proposal on a range of issues relating to mobile teaching and learning.  We also seek colleagues from all fields involved with m-learning who are willing to provide quality reviews of submitted chapters in a timely manner.  This book will provide a basic framework and pedagogical guidelines for educators and corporate trainers seeking to utilize this medium for educational purposes.

This book will be read by university and college educators, secondary school administrators and teachers, pre-service teacher education candidates, and corporate trainers interested in instructional design using technology.  The book will take the reader through technologies available while “on the move”
and will serve as a resource for designing and developing the mobile environment for education.

Mobile Teaching and Learning

The information era in which we currently live is changing the culture of education.  The use of information technologies has resulted in new opportunities that are rapidly evolving to include mobile learning.
Educators have characterized this evolution of distance learning as a shift from d-learning (distance) to e-learning (electronic) to m-learning (mobile) learning.  There are definitions and conceptualizations of mobile learning that define this form of education in terms of technologies and learner experiences.  It can be characterized as a learning environment inclusive of course content and materials, student support services, Internet, and communication.

Mobile, wireless, and handheld technologies are being used to re-enact approaches and solutions to teaching and learning used in traditional and web-based formats.  The goal of mobile learning is to provide opportunities for students to interact through computer-supported learning environments from mobile terminals with low speed wireless connections.

The purpose of this book is to:  (a) provide an analytical and theoretical background to the field of distance education; (b) trace the evolution of mobile learning; (c) discover the courseware design and development associated with mobile learning and devices; (d) identify models for mobile teaching and learning; and (e) examine pedagogical issues associated with this paradigm shift.

Suggested Topics

Suggested topics for this book are outlined below.  In addition to the topics listed below, we are keen to receive fresh and innovative approaches and areas that are not listed.

    * The nature of distance learning (dlearning)
          o The history of dlearning
          o From dlearning to elearning
    * The nature of electronic learning (elearning)
          o The history or origin of elearning
          o From elearning to mlearning
    * Defining Mobile Learning
          o The arrival of mobile learning
    * A Discussion of the Paradigm Shift from dlearning to elearning to mlearning
    * Mobile Learning Initiatives
    * Mobile Learning Case Studies
    * Development and Design of the Environment for the Mobile Learner
    * Creating and Delivery Educational Content
    * Mobile Revolution
    * Using State-of-the-Art Mobile Devices for Learning
          o Mobile Learning on the Screen Phone
          o Mobile Learning on Personal Digital Assistants
          o Mobile Learning on the WAP Telephone
          o Utilization of iPod, MP3, and iPhone

    * Producers of Mobile Products (resources / content providers / vendors)

          o Software
          o Hardware
          o Service requirements

    * Producing electronic books for mobile learning
    * Pedagogical Issues
          o Instructional Design
                + Experiential learning
                + Interactive course materials
          o Theoretical and philosophical foundations of mobile learning
          o Assessment / Evaluation
                + Usability of mobile applications
    * The Future of Mobile Learning
    * Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Learning
    * Mobile Computing Environment
    * Social Cultural and Organizational Factors associated with Mobile Learning

 

Forms of Submissions

This book seeks to bring together accounts of the latest instructional design elements, course-based activities, and research in the field.  We are keen to receive submissions in two forms:

   1. Academic papers that detail original research and activities in the field of mobile teaching and learning.  Submitted papers should adhere to the following guidelines:
         1. academic papers should be original
         2. academic papers should not be published elsewhere
         3. academic papers will be double blind peer-reviewed
         4. full chapters (guideline 5000-7000 words) are invited

   2. Discussions, descriptions and case studies of activities, programs, initiatives, and teaching innovations that address issues relating to mobile teaching and learning.  We aim to seek the endorsement of producers and/or content providers of mobile products to include and describe their particular products in detail.  Submitted chapters geared towards this form should adhere to the following guidelines:
         1. detail specific activities and strategies
         2. offer a broader view or be a call for action on specific issue
         3. offer substantive new information, detail a successful (or
unsuccessful) initiative or offer a fresh perspective
         4. full chapters (guideline 5000-7000 words) are invited


Submission Details

The language of the book is English.  All chapters must be original, unpublished, and not currently under review by any other publication or conference.

By submitting the manuscript for consideration, authors stipulate that they hold the copyright to the manuscript and, upon acceptance, transfer it to the Informing Science Institute.  Authors also agree to assume all liability in case of copyright dispute.

    * Authors may submit a short proposal (1000 words maximum) for clarification of whether their submission will ‘fit the book’.  Proposals should be sent directly to the editor Dr. Retta Guy at rguy@uncfsu.edu by March 14, 2008.
    * Full chapters to be submitted by May 2, 2008 using the process detailed below.
    * All submitted chapters will be double-blind reviewed.
    * Authors will receive feedback from reviewers by June 30, 2008.
    * Authors of accepted chapters will then have a further opportunity to refine their work, based upon the comments of the reviewers and the editor.
    * Chapter revisions must be submitted by September 8, 2008.
    * A final acceptance notification will be issued by October 24, 2008.
    * Camera-ready submissions submitted by December 1, 2008.

This book is scheduled to be published by the Informing Science Press in January, 2009.  Further details as they become available will be published on this URL: http://dLearning.InformingScience.NET.

Submission Protocol

Full chapters should be submitted in the following manner.

    * Strip from the submission the authors’ names, affiliations, and any other information that identify the author(s).  This allows your manuscript to be blind reviewed.
    * Manuscripts submissions are accepted only in RFT or Word .doc.
    * Submit your book chapter using the OpenConf Management System at:
http://dlearning.informingscience.net/openconf.php
          o Select “Submit A Paper” located under the “Authors” heading.

******** Summary of Key Dates ***********

Proposals  ..................... March 14, 2008

Full Chapters .................. May 2, 2008

Initial Decisions and Feedback . June 30, 2008

Chapter Revisions Submitted ... September 8, 2008

Final Acceptance Notification . October 24, 2008

Camera-Ready Submission.......  December 1, 2008
   
****** CALL FOR REVIEWERS  *******

Volunteers for chapter reviewers are also welcomed and we encourage a mutually supporting approach.  To volunteer, please complete the form at URL http://dlearning.informingscience.net/review/signup.php with your particulars and preferences.