This paper describes the M-E adaptive architecture designed to blend mobile and e-learning
in a single integrated computer-based infrastructure. A prototype application has been
developed that consists of three main components namely the web-based interface, the
mobile access interface, and the adaptation mechanism that is used to provide just-in-time
tailored content according to students’ individual preferences. The prototype application is
currently restricted to the design of multiple-choice questions that can be answered by
students either using a web-interface or by downloading on their mobile phones. Their
progress is then synchronised with the main web database for pedagogical followup by their
respective teachers. The blending of the pedagogical approach to support mobile learners
adds more flexibility to the learning process. However, it is clear that m-learning would not
be suitable for reading large files but rather it should be used to support carefully chosen and
well-fitted pedagogical scenarios that will potentially improve the teaching and learning
process. (Authors' abstract)