Dewar (2018)

During the author’s fieldwork in Nepal, they became interested in the use of mobile phones, particularly in connection with e-learning and m-learning. This Keynote presentation details the rapidly increasing adoption of mobile phones within Nepal and other South Asian countries across all levels of society. Building on the author’s fieldwork around literacy the article explores current mobile phone usages and the potentials for m- and e-learning in the South Asian context. The article examines both the practical elements of digital learning in South Asia and the theoretical and pedagogical aspects. The article concludes by reflecting on currently available learning tools and potential developments in smartphone use for both schooling and lifelong learning.    

Read the full keynote here: 

Dewar E, Keynote: The potential use of smartphones for e-learning in Nepal and South Asia, proceeding of the Twenty-Third International Conference on Software Process Improvement Research, Education and Training, INSPIRE 2018, London, 2018