Message design for mobile learning: Learning theories, human cognition and design principles

The demands of an increasingly knowledge based society and the dramatic advances in mobile phone technology are combining to spur the growth of mobile learning. However, for mobile learning to attain its full potential, it is essential to develop pedagogy and instructional design tailored to the needs of this new learning environment. At present, there is a lack of research on message design for mobile learning. Towards these ends, this paper explores the principles and processes of message design for mobile learning (mLearning), including learning theories, HCI principles, devices, and methodologies. And it presents a number of practical guidelines for designing instructional messages for mobile learning.