An implementation of an mLearning scenario using short text messaging: an analysis and evaluation

International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 83-97

  Petrova, Krassie ^a  

^a AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

activity theory; drivers; information density; information relevance; inhibitors; mLearning; mobile learning; mobility support; New Zealand; service cost; service value; short text messaging; SMS; success factors; test revision scenario

Indexed keywords

EID: 84863145881     PISSN: 1746725X     EISSN: 17467268     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJMLO.2010.029955     Document Type: Article

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