The use of mobile technologies to overcome digital inequities in prison education: a pilot project
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Farley, Helen and Murphy, Angela. 2012. "The use of mobile technologies to overcome digital inequities in prison education: a pilot project." Sprecht, M., Sharples, M. and Multisilta, J. (ed.) 11th World Conference On Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2012). Helsinki, Finland 16 - 18 Oct 2012 Heerlen, Netherlands.
| Paper/Presentation Title | The use of mobile technologies to overcome digital inequities in prison education: a pilot project |
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| Presentation Type | Paper |
| Authors | Farley, Helen (Author) and Murphy, Angela (Author) |
| Editors | Sprecht, M., Sharples, M. and Multisilta, J. |
| Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 11th World Conference On Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2012) |
| ERA Conference ID | 51098 |
| Journal Citation | 995 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Place of Publication | Heerlen, Netherlands |
| Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-955/papers/paper_27.pdf |
| Conference/Event | 11th World Conference On Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2012) |
| World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning | |
| Event Details | 11th World Conference On Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2012) Event Date 16 to end of 18 Oct 2012 Event Location Helsinki, Finland |
| Event Details | World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning mLearn |
| Abstract | Incarcerated students face a number of additional challenges to those faced by most other students studying at a distance. Lack of internet access is especially problematic for those studying in a sector that is increasingly characterised by online and flexible course offerings. In this paper, we report on a project that will attempt to address the digital challenges that hinder access to higher education and provide inclusive learning experiences for incarcerated students. The trial utilises mobile yet secure digital technologies – namely Stand-Alone Moodle (SAM) and eBook readers – to improve access to resources and is about to be trialled with a small sample of incarcerated students participating in the Studying to Succeed course within the Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). In this paper, we discuss the current provision of higher education in prisons and the challenges resulting from increased reliance on mobile learning technologies in higher education generally. We discuss the potential of the trial project to address digital divide experienced by incarcerated students as compared to the general student population. It is hoped that students will be participating in learning experiences more closely related to those experienced by students outside of the prison system and they will be acquiring relevant e-literacy and e-research skills. In addition, USQ will be fulfilling its obligation in relation to equity of access; and will be addressing the Australian Government's agenda of increasing participation in higher education by socially and economically disadvantaged groups. |
| Keywords | digital inclusion; distance learning; higher education; prisons; Moodle; e-book readers, m-learning |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
| 390303. Higher education | |
| 461299. Software engineering not elsewhere classified | |
| Public Notes | Author retains copyright. |
| Byline Affiliations | Australian Digital Futures Institute |
| Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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