Identifying life style factors of Bottom-of-Pyramid People to facilitate a ubiquitous learning environment: Sri Lankan experience

Abstract

This study explores the life style factors of Bottom of Pyramid (BOP) People in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka in order to uplift their livelihood and to empower their vocations using a Ubiquitous Learning Framework (ULF). A cross sectional study was carried out in Yaya 02 village in Mihintale divisional secretariat's area of Anuradhapura district. The primary data was collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire. The study facilitated to identify the life style factors related to their vocations, educational and psychological background, nature of vocations and technology usage. According to the findings the mobile phone usage among the selected population was considerably high. Learning requirements of individuals and preferred learning mood was differed from person to person. These factors are main parameters to be looked at in designing ULF. This study will provide an insight into the research that will form the path for ULF.