Mobile learning also called M-Learning is an innovative way to reach learning content via portable devices such as laptop, tablet or smartphone. It is referred as a term to depict a form of learning, which enables to learn whenever and wherever peope are. M-Learning has been used from the early 2000s but has increasingly gained popularity for the last decade. There has been many studies conducted to investigate the effectiveness of M-Learning. The results confirm the so called claims in terms of motivation, retention, learning outcome etc. For example; the study conducted by Saylor (2012) indicates that m-learning increased exam scores and cut the dropout rate by 22 percent.
History of Mobile Learning
The popularity of the m-learning chiefly stemmed from the distinct characteristics:
- Raising motivation
- Dynamic design
- Self-paced option
- Collaborative learning
- Personalized learning
- Low cost
Challenges of M-Learning
- Small screens
- Limited storage
- Batter life
- Lack of common operating system
- Lack of common hardware platform
- Wireless bandwidth
- Difficulties in typing and printing
For more information, Here is a list of useful websites,
7 Ways In Which Mobile Learning Impacts Corporate Training
How Device Usage Changed in 2018 and What it Means for 2019
Why Mobile Learning Is Now More Than Just A Nice-To-Have
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