1. Mobile and ubiquitous technology in children’s collaborative learning by Eivind Riise

2. Background & motivation
Tools for learning
at individual or classroom level
neglects the notion of community, missed opportunities
gives the learner a passive role
Mobile technology
distributed participation
contemporary participation
Ubiquitous technology
relate to the information, not to the medium

3. Background & motivation
Mainstream work in HCI is user-neutral
assuming fully-able grown-ups?
research is needed for groups with other needs
Children as a user group
recent area of interest, but growing

4. Technology for children
Important tool for richer learning experience?
Desktop computers have to some extent not met expectations
Can mobile & ubiquitous technology help?
available
less expensive, less space
allow more creative forms of interactions that can meet children's need for play, colour and beauty

5. Technology for children
Age group: pre-school (3-6 years) or primary school
Cultural integration in the community?
learning about different cultures through collaboration with other children / families
Do kids need technology?