Mobile Learning Research Project

USQ are conducting a Mobile Learning Research Project as part of their Digital Futures Project. The first question is: "What is mobile learning". I filled in a survey form, but could not say much more than m-learning involved a hand held computer and some form of education (formal or informal). But I guess you could do mobile learning through the computer in the dashboard in your car (which is mobile, but not hand held). In my view mobile learning does not imply a different style of learning, although the places and times you use a mobile device are going to require much shorter periods of study, than sitting at a desk.

Digital Futures Project

The Australian National University (ANU) , University of Southern Queensland (USQ), and the University of South Australia (UniSA) are collaborating on a $9M Digital Futures Project. The project aims to research social and policy challenges in boosting participation in higher education through technology rich learning environments. This part of the federal Government's Collaborative Research Networks (CRN) program, which aims to boost research at small regional universities by teaming them with large city ones. This project will research Mobility, Openness and Digital Communities. ANUand USQ previously collaborated on an Engineering Hubs and Spokes Project for teaching undergraduates using blended learning. ANU and USQ have an alliance for teaching and research. Currently I am studying Research-Led Education via a program at ANU, including courses provided by USQ.