The document discusses the design principles of a learning management system called www.mylearningspace.com.au. It covers the appearance, navigation, accessibility, personalization, and structure of the LMS. Key topics include the theme, colors, fonts, and icon set used; breadcrumbs, menus, and blocks for navigation; supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access; and customizing the user profile, dashboard, and course settings. Trends in mobile internet and device usage in Australia are also presented.
15. Trends
Australia 2011 (2010):
47% mobile wireless1 (+15%)
11 million mobile phone internet subscribers1 (+14%)
73% broadband for households2 (+20%)
18% tablet use3 (+80%)
4.2h per week mobile internet3 (+20%)
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/GNOME_Desktop_icons_2.20
