Information technology for learning, education and training — Nomadicity and mobile technologies

This document provides a learner information model specific to mobile learning to enable learning, education and training environments to reflect the specific needs of mobile participants.

This document provides:

— definitions of mobile technology and mobile learning appropriate for all sectors in learning, education and training;

— a description of the learner information model for mobile learning;

— specific learner information that supports learners engaged in mobile learning activities in learning, education and training environments.

— a description of the learner interaction model with mobile systems;

— consideration of learner interactions specific to nomadic learners who move from place to place;

— initial guidance regarding the issue of privacy.

This document does not include:

— in-depth technical review of issues related to adaptability to culture, language and individual needs;

— broad or in-depth technical interoperability issues of mobile computing domains;

— security, authentication or accessibility considerations;

— in-depth details regarding privacy;

— detailed information regarding complementary work within other organizations that might be relevant.