1. Mohamed Ally, Ph.D. Chair and Professor, Centre for Distance Education Program Director, Ed.D. Program Researcher Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI) Athabasca University Canada Mlearn 2011 Panel

2. Characteristics of Mobile Learning Learning materials can be delivered globally

3. Challenges

4. Teachers Lack of training Resistance to change Discourage students from using mobile devices

5. Parents Not comfortable with students using mobile devices, especially the younger students

6. Language Most of the information on the web is in English

7. Lack of learning materials

8. No global standards for developing mobile learning materials

9. Opportunities

10. Bridging the distance

11. Open Education Resources

12. Cater for different learning styles

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