Awareness for Contextualized Digital Contents in Ubiquitous Learning Environments

Abstract

This paper describes the idea for a research project at the Open University of the Netherlands, focusing on awareness in ubiquitous learning environments. The characteristics of the research field are identified as well as different types of awareness for the learner in action and on the move. The paper outlines the related problems and challenges. Furthermore it formulates the associated research questions related to the utilization of contextualized digital contents to support and enhance learning and reflection in ubiquitous learning environments. Based on a detailed analysis and a technical design research an experimental prototype is presented. The paper concludes with the projects relevance within the field of Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) and future work.