Learners often do have access to some mobile digital devices which could be used, these include mobile phones, iPods, mp3 players, portable video players, PSPs...
These devices are used extensively for work, communication and entertainment, but rarely used for learning.
However though many of these have limited web access, most are unsuitable for viewing traditional webpages, can not access a VLE or e-learning content, and often can’t read PDFs, Word Documents, PowerPoint presentations, or other complex documents.
Virtually all however can read images, short video clips and some have the potential for interactive content.
Most will work fine on buses, trains, planes, cars and even on foot! Using a laptop or desktop in this way can be problematic...