Monday, May 25, 2015

Mobile Learning

Mobile learning

Definition: Mobile learning is defined as learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices. A form of e-learning distance education, m-learners can use mobile device educational technology in many locations at their time convenience. 

Description: Mobile learning technologies include computers, MP3 players, notebooks, mobile phones and tablets. Mobile learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies. Mobile learning is convenient in that it is accessible from virtually anywhere. Sharing is almost instantaneous among everyone using the same content, which leads to the reception of instant feedback and tips.  Mobile learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small devices, filled with tailored learning contents.

Here are some benefits of Mobile learning:
 -The most convenient feature is mobile learner can access from anywhere and any time.  With this feature Learners have an advantage of spending their free time to focus on subject they want to learn.

-Mobile learning encourages collaborative learning allowing the learners at different locations to get in touch with their teams to discuss and learn.

-Every learner thinks different . Everyone has their own way of understanding the content or strategies to learn. With mobile learning,  learners are now able to Learn in their own style at their own pace.

- Also Mobile learning allows different learning styles 
·         _Reading
·         _Learning through Videos
·         _Listening to podcast (Audio)
·         _Research on the Internet

Mobile learning has some limitations 
-Connectivity problems with uploading and downloading of data.
-With the small screen size learners get strain.
-learner should use course-ware supporting device
- Learner gets distracted if he gets call or sms while using mobile for learning.


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Reference: http://blog.commlabindia.com/mlearning/mlearning-benefits-limitations

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