A Model for Promoting Lifelong Learning Education Using Mobile Learning Technology among People in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Uganda
Matendo Didas, Shuubi Alphonce Mutajwaa
Center for Information and Communication Technology
St. John’s University of Tanzania
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8672-0807
Email: matendodidas@gmail.com
Abstract: Lifelong learning (LLL) has become one of the key aspects for people to address global changes and personal real-world problems encountered in various avenues of life such as the labor market, politics, education, technology, and others. Despite the overwhelming potential embedded in the LLL paradigm such as boosting personal development, competence and self-sustainability, social inclusion, and professional development, its promotion and access to people is still a big challenge in developing countries. However, high mobile technology infiltration, together with the explosion of mobile learning (ML) applications among people has the potential to make it possible for people to access LLL materials for survival purposes on the go. In this light, the paper contributes to the ongoing research by designing a model for promoting lifelong learning education using mobile learning technology among people in developing countries. This study adopted the Human-centered design (HCD) approach, which emphasizes complete user involvement throughout the stages of solution design. The model as a key result of the paper covers key constraints that are required for successful access to LLL on goes. These constraints included but were not limited to; facilitating individual and group learning styles, designing for support of different content formats and edutech tools, designing for user learning experience, and identifying areas of preference for LLL, among others. The study recommends more investigations about identifying the worthiness of participating in learning in unconventional, informal, or everyday contexts and more research on various LLL theories and their benefits in LLL.
