Download or read book Leveraging Mobile Learning through Adaptation to Cultural Contexts written by Sissy-Josefina Ernst and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mediation of learning content via personal mobile devices, commonly referred to as Mobile Learning, enables companies and schools to meet their learners where they are since most individuals use their smartphones very regularly. This thesis describes the development of a mobile learning application that was supposed to enrich current training by supporting learners in vocational schools in China to develop new skills and competencies. The present dissertation synthesizes and applies insights from usability research, culture research, and pedagogics to the research field of mobile learning. With its implications for the implementation, design, and development of mobile learning applications, this thesis likewise contributes to these research fields and gains implications for research and practice in related areas of mobile learning.