Abstract
Not only the learning content, but also the forms, through which information is communicated, must be interesting that learners are motivated and willing to use the given resource. Recently the information was only available in books, anthologies and other printed materials, today the situation is quite different. The paper books have been replaced to electronic and Internet-based information has significantly simplified the expansion of educational opportunities.
The distance learning through e-learning was utopia in a few years ago. Today it is considered as a standard part of the learning process not only within companies but also in schools. However, distance learning options are wider and the development of mobile technology brings m-learning, an attractive way of learning directly through the mobile m-learning applications in the form of m-books, magazines, or m-newspapers. The main advantage of this learning form is its independence of any Internet connection, so that an education becomes accessible from anywhere and at any time.
However, all study materials, not only its paper but also the electronic and mobile form must be created by some author. Various electronic wikipedias allow creating and sharing content and bring lots of information about the subject by different authors. The relevance of these information sources are often questionable and appropriate content approval process is often lengthy and opaque...
Learn more at 26th of October, 2011 on ITAPA 2011 congress.
ITAPA is the leading international congress on information technology used in public administration organized in Slovakia every year. The contribution of the congress is in increasing of general awareness of information technology, bringing news and trends in the Slovak and foreign IT market and promoting the best eGovernment projects. This year it was held on 25th and 26th of October 2011 in Bratislava Crowne Plaza Hotel. For more information about program participants and program visit the web site www.itapa.sk.
(27.10.2011)
