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The literature review of the field reveals that the
application of smart-devices for learning in higher
education is relatively unexplored, whilst this study
suggests it to be in a continuous state of flux in
response to the emerging nature of the technologies.
This field requires much more research and thorough
investigation to identify;
• What characterises a smart-device applica-
tion for learning?
• What is the teaching and learning potential
of these smart-device applications?
• How can the potential of smart-device
applications be promoted to the learners?
Students would have an important role to play in
such a research study, but academics and
educational developers are equally needed to review
and assess the disruptive potential of smart learning
devices. This would lead to an informed Higher
Education sector view on smart-devices for learning
and provide the opportunity to reward academic
innovation in this area. In the long term such an
approach would support the digital literacy of
students and academics.
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