Sixth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT'06)
An Architecture for Contextualized Learning Experiences
Kerkrade, The Netherlands
July 05-July 07
ISBN: 0-7695-2632-2
The paper introduces the background and motivation for contextualized learning experiences and a short overview of recent research work on valuable mobile applications for learning. Based on a background of situated cognition and situated learning authentic learning experiences can be supported by a variety of context parameters. The paper illustrates a general architecture for contextualized applications and identifies important issues for contextualizing learning experiences and learning content.