Learner Centered Design

Learner Centred Design: Applying MobileHCI and Mobile Design Research Methods in Mobile and Informal Learning Contexts
Mark A.M. Kramer, M.A.
University of Salzburg, ICT&S Center
for Advanced Studies and Research in
Information Communication Technologies & Society
1/17 MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London

Purpose of Paper
To survey research methods from Mobile Human Computer Interaction (MobileHCI) and Mobile Design research
To explore and reflect on current methods to determine how to obtain the most useful data within informal and mobile learning contexts
Objective of Paper
To ascertain how/if the above said methods could be applied to Informal and Mobile Learning Research
Introduction: MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London

Research question:
How can MobileHCI and Mobile Design research methodologies be implemented into Informal and Mobile Learning Research in order to gain the crucial data to help inform how individuals learn within the context of mobile and informal learning contexts.
MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Research methodology:
Research design/tools/methods
Exploratory research
Literature survey

Overview
The Context of Mobile and Informal Learning Research
Challenges to gathering data
Observable and non-observable phenomena
Ubiquitous and pervasive nature Data analysis
Research methodologies are being developed
The technologies afford new ways to overcome challenges
Real world learning
Harnessing mobile technologies to observe informal and mobile learning scenarios
MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London

Summary of Existing Research Methods: MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Adapted from Kjedskov & Graham, and Jensen & Skov

MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Natural Setting:

MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Controlled observation Artificial setting

MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Mobile observation

Emerging Research Methods: MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Adapted from Hagen, et.al.

Mobile observation MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London

Mobile observation MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Mobile observation

Purpose of Paper:
To survey research methods from Mobile Human Computer Interaction (MobileHCI) and Mobile Design research
To explore and reflect on current methods to determine how to obtain the most useful data within informal and mobile learning contexts
Objective achieved:
To ascertain how/if the above said methods could be applied to Informal and Mobile Learning Research
Conclusion: MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London

Summary
MobileHCI and Mobile Design research methods which are grounded within the methodological theories of: Action Research, Ethno-methodology, Participatory Design and User Centred Design, can be easily adopted, adapted and augmented into Mobile Learning and Informal Learning Design research
Places learners as the main focus of research and design and opens up the potential for learner centered design and research within informal and mobile learning scenarios
Conclusion: MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London

Mobile observation MIL-RM Workshop, 14 Dec 2007, WLE, London Contact: www.mamk.net www.mobimundi.net Personal Learning Journal Workshop

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