Mobile Learning

By Christie Chiam

What is What is mLearning?mLearning?

The term mobile learning (m-learning) refers to the use of mobile and handheld IT devices.

M-learning is a natural extension of e-learning.

Learning that happens across locations or that takes advantages of learning opportunities offered by portable technology.

mLearning is the acquisition of any knowledge and skill through using mobile technology, anywhere, anytime, that results in an alteration in behaviour.

Should Schools Should Schools Integrate mLearning ? Integrate mLearning ?

What provides the most learning gains and opportunities?

What requires the least expenditure of student & teacher time?

What requires the least amount of school funds for purchase?

Is there a large community supporting it?

Can scalability be supported?

Does it respect privacy laws specific to education?

What’s the expected life cycle before necessary upgrades?

Disadvantages Disadvantages & Advantages& Advantages

AdvantagAdvantageses

The ability to access information where it will be not possible without mobile devices.

It's much easier to accommodate several mobile devices in a classroom than several desktop computers.

Mobile devices can be used anywhere, anytime, including at home, on the train, and in hotels.

More independent

Content is adaptable to meet individual needs

DisadvantaDisadvantagesges

There are limited storage capacities for mobiles and PDAs.

Small mobile and PDA screens limit the amount and type of information that can be displayed.

Batteries have to be charged regularly, and data can be lost if this is not done correctly.

Difficulties with printing, unless connected to a network.

DeviceDevicess

DeviceDevicess

PedagoPedagogygy

The constructivist learning theory by vygotsky emphasizes activities in which learners actively construct new ideas or concepts based on both their previous and current knowledge. With a mobile phone learners can construct their own knowledge and share it freely with peers at anytime in any place. This in MLearning is referred to as “participatory simulations” (Naismith et al., 20061).

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Thank YouBy Christie Chiam