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The paper proposes a theoretical framework of knowledge spiral-based ecosystem of learner development for designing a practical ubiquitous learning environment, which is based on theories of social constructivism. Through describing the model, we argue that ubiquitous learning environment should be embedded in an educational information infrastructure and blending used with traditional learning technology in practice. In the paper we connect technical view, pedagogical view, sociological view and cross-cultural view and suggest implementation should be in the context of authentic world. We offer two cases of pilot studies as trials to describe how to design such a seamless learning space using this model.
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Zhang, H., Maesako, T. (2008). A Theoretical Framework of Ecosystem of Learner Development for Designing a Practical Ubiquitous Learning Environment. In: Leung, E.W.C., Wang, F.L., Miao, L., Zhao, J., He, J. (eds) Advances in Blended Learning. WBL 2008. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5328. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-89962-4_9
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