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m4Lit: a teen m-novel project in South Africa

October 16, 2009

This is a draft paper to be presented at mLearn 2009, Florida, USA, about the m4Lit project. Abstract: The m4Lit (mobile phones for literacy) pilot project will create a mobile novel (m-novel),…

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Kontax, a teen m-novel in a local African language

October 16, 2009

(Source: Shuttleworth Foundation, CC-BY) On 30 September 2009, the world’s first mobile novel – or m-novel – published in both English and isiXhosa was launched. Kontax, a teen mystery…

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We are no longer the gatekeepers

October 2, 2009

(Source: DanieVDM, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0) The internet presents enormous opportunities for teaching and learning, playing and socialising. On the other hand, it also brings risks. As adults, we have a duty…

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Maths and Science mobisite for “SmartLearners”

August 19, 2009

Vanesh Gokal is Principal at Burnwood Secondary School in Durban, and a Maths and Physical Science teacher. He is also passionate about mlearning. In his own words: “Our learners are mostly…

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Let’s ban malls! Rethinking cellphones in education

July 31, 2009

By: Steve Vosloo, Shuttleworth Foundation, [email protected] Presented at: Gauteng principals conference, NAPTOSA (National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South…

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Teens and their cellphones

July 31, 2009

Over the last few months I’ve interviewed a few South African and Zambian high schoolers about their cellphones, mobile IM and school. Download the video: WMV (37MB) or Flash…

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