Adapting content for mobile

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Authors: Paul Clothier
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Abstract

This chapter explains how to adapt desktop content for mobile use without simply shrinking it. It opens with a reminder that mobile learning must start with the user’s needs, not just the source material. A clear process is provided: audit the original content, identify core ideas, remove clutter, and simplify layout. Design techniques include shortening text, improving readability, and using cleaner interactions. The chapter recommends adding complexity only when it helps. Decision guides and practical tips help readers decide what to reuse, rewrite, or remove. The goal is to create mobile content that feels fresh and easy to use. By focusing on utility and speed, the final product becomes more relevant and more likely to succeed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mobile Learning in Education Usability and User Interface Design Mobile and Web Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
155–162
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter