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.
Watch small video on mobile learning:
Reference: http://blog.commlabindia.com/mlearning/mlearning-benefits-limitations
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