Mobile learning page on wikipedia

[Sharples Mike]

Dear colleagues,

The mobile learning entry on Wikipedia
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-learning) has been something of an
embarrassment [from the Discussion page: "I think it is far from
satisfactory at the moment! (Comment: Leonard Low 22 August 2006)" "I
agree - this article is terrible"]. Along with a couple of colleagues I
recently wrote a revised entry which, while not comprehensive, at least
reflects better the range and international scope of mobile learning.

Unfortunately, it has already been extended by a commercial company to
advertise its products (in the History, and Technology sections). Since
Wikipedia only works by consensus amongs the community of readers and
editors, I hope that some of you will take the opportunity to revise the
Wikipedia entry - both to alter my entry to better reflect the
consensus, and also to make sure it isn't dominated by advertising. It
is important - since Wikipedia is now the first port of call for many
people looking for an introduction or reference to a topic area.

Mike

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Mike Sharples
Professor of Learning Sciences
Director, Learning Sciences Research Institute
University of Nottingham
Exchange Building
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham
NG8 1BB 
UK
 
Email: mike.sharples at nottingham.ac.uk
Tel: 0115 9513716
URL: www.nottingham.ac.uk/lsri/msh
Deputy Scientific Manager, Kaleidoscope Network www.noe-kaleidoscope.org
Co-Chair ALT-C 2007 Conference, Nottingham, Sept. 4-6
 



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