1. The document proposes a theory of learning for the mobile age, where mobility and continual movement are central concerns. 2. It defines mobile learning as learning through conversations across multiple contexts among people and personal technologies. 3. Key aspects of this theory are that learning is seen as an active, social process of coming to know through discussion; it occurs both formally and informally, bridging classroom and everyday environments.

1. A Theory of Learning for the Mobile Age Mike Sharples Learning Sciences Research Institute University of Nottingham [email_address]

18. A “shell” view of context User Computer Context

19. A “shell” view of context User Computer Context is immersed in is represented in

25. Engestr ö m’s 1987 model

27. Adaptation of Engestr ö m’s model

28. Semiotic layer (for educational researchers – socio-cultural perspective)

29. Technological layer (for engineers – technology perspective)

30. Interaction between semiotic and technological

31. Application to mobile learning scenario: first aid training