MLearning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 4 views
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Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12This is great because people can learn easier when they are comfortable. I cannot do work at home, or in a classroom. Oddly enough, I do most of my work at a Starbucks, or a Panera Bread, and at times, the library. At these locations, I can zero in on my homework and get it done quickly.
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M-learning is convenient in that it is accessible from virtually anywhere. M-Learning, like other forms of E-learning, is also collaborative; sharing is almost instantaneous among everyone using the same content, which leads to the reception of instant feedback and tips. M-Learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small RAMs, filled with tailored learning contents. In addition, it is simple to utilize mobile learning for a more effective and entertaining experience.
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The fact of M-learning being so flexible and convenient is really a great feature! Many people are constantly on the go, so this aspect is extremely beneficial. The fact that it also replaces books saves people a lot of money, because textbooks can be so expensive. -
This is very true. There are no extra materials that need to be carried around because everything is on that one mobile device.
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Mobile learning can provide support that enhances training in a corporate business or other classroom environment.
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Podcasting consists of listening to audio recordings of lectures, and can be used to review live lectures (Clark & Westcott (2007) and to provide opportunities for students to rehearse oral presentations.
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I've never listened to a podcast before but it seems kind of interesting. Personally, I would not be able to listen to the lecture and fully understand it. As long as I can listen and have a physical copy of what was said, I would be fine. However, that would defeat the purpose of the podcast.
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One definition of mobile learning is: Any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not at a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies.[1] In other words mobile learning decreases limitation of learning location with the mobility of general portable devices.
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I think that the definition of mobile learning is a bit more expansive than this definition. While it does mean that learning doesn't have to take place in a certain location, it also means that you have the freedom to learn without time constraints, and gives the freedom to learn through without the constraints of a textbook as the only source of information. -
I agree with Allison's definition correction. One of the most important parts about this is the freedom. -
I am surprised that the word instantaneous is not a part of the definition of mLearning! -
I was not aware what a board spectrum this definition covered. The amount of freedom associated with this concept is a very positive attribute. -
Mobile learning does not limit learners to the four wall in a classroom. I think that it is very important to show students that learning can happen anywhere at anytime, not just in a designated school during designated school hours. -
I also agree with Allison, that the freedom given to learning is one of the most essential aspects to MLearning.
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Accessibility and cost barriers for end users: Digital divide
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While mobile is a very positive up-and-coming type of learning, the digital divide is still an issue and needs to be addressed. Not everyone has access to the internet at all times or even in their homes. It is not possible for everyone to take online courses. So, while this may be great for some students, others may not be able to benefit from online learning.
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Not everyone can afford a mobile device, although they are a lot cheaper than computers.
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Outdoor Learning in museums or galleries with handheld or wearable technologies Learning outdoors, for example on field trips. Continuous learning and portable tools for military personnel.
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This would be a great idea for field trips or interactive learning! This type of mobile learning would include using technology but still physically interacting with an environment and materials to enhance understanding.
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M-learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies, and learning that reflects a focus on how society and its institutions can accommodate and support an increasingly mobile population.
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Students as young as 2nd grade are already going mobile. Either with the use of their own or with their parents/older siblings/family members. So why not educate them through their favorite mobile devices anywhere at anytime? I love the idea, however, I'm not sure if I would personally like it. The only concern I have is not being able to tightly monitor my students. If there is a way to do so, then I would definitely incorporate it into my curriculum. -
With the advancement in smart phones by both teachers and students, mobile education allows for a more form of communication that is instant and allows teachers to create content away from their offices or classrooms.
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Smart phones are an easy way for students to access their their courses and communicate with their teachers and peers. Since this is quickly becoming a norm in society, I think smart phones will soon dominate the world of education.
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This provides an excellent oportunity for students to engage in learning as a part of a traditional classroom or on it's own. Students could learn this way over summer vacation, winter break or keep up with school if they are missing because they are sick.
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No demographic boundary
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Technology is an expensive privilege. How can we ensure that all students have the same and equal advantages?
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The use of personal technology to support informal or lifelong learning, such as using handheld dictionaries and other devices for language learning.
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Lifelong learning is definitely the end goal for all educational institutions. A great start is definitely incorporating mobile learning into schools and the world. However, like everything else there are policy issues and security issues that first need to be determined. I would imagine that we would want our students to have access to all information, however we also want to restrict them from information that is not appropriate to their age.
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Value The value of mobile learning[4] --Tutors commented on the value of mobile learning as follows. It is important to bring new technology into the classroom. It will be more light weight device compare to books, PCs, etc. Mobile learning could be utilised as part of a learning approach which uses different types of activities (or a blended learning approach). Mobile learning supports the learning process rather than being integral to it. Mobile learning needs to be used appropriately, according to the groups of students involved. Mobile learning can be a useful add-on tool for students with special needs. However, for SMS and MMS this might be dependent on the students’ specific disabilities or difficulties involved. Good IT support is needed. Mobile learning can be used as a ‘hook’ to re-engage disaffected youth. It is necessary to have enough devices for classroom use .
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I think that these are great values for mobile learning. It explains what is needed and what is expected.l
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I also agree that these are great values to know for mobile learning. More people need to become more aware of how valuable mobile learning really is. The importance of technology in a classroom is really increasing, and this values show why.
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Connectivity and battery life Screen size and key size[5] Ability for authors to visualize mobile phones for delivery Possibilities to meet required bandwidth for nonstop/fast streaming Number of file/assets' formats supported by a specific device Content security or copyright issue from authoring group Multiple standards, multiple screen sizes, multiple operating systems Reworking existing e-Learning materials for mobile platforms
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I think that a lot of these problems are ones that we will always have with technology. The more we advance things like access, speed, and operating systems will need time to catch up.
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I do have trouble with these if I want to access class files form my iPhone. Sometimes it gets frustrating when I cannot put certain text into reading mode, and I just give up and wait til I can go home and use my laptop.
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I agree that these problems will always come with using technology. The problem with screen size and key size is adjusting with time, new smart phones and tablets are getting much bigger screens. Other problems that are listed are harder to overcome becuase it involves adding too much into such a little device. I believe though that each problem is becoming less of a problem as technology advances, with time I think the these problems will be cut in half.
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There is also a new direction in MLearning that adds mobility of the instructor and includes creation of learning materials "on-the-spot, "in the field" using predominately smartphone with special software such as AHG Cloud Note. Using mobile tools for creating learning aides and materials becomes an important part of informal learning.
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The fact that the definition of M-learning or Mobile Learning now includes smart phones attests to how prominent they are becoming in education. I plan on employing them in any future classroom that I have. -
I don't fully agree with this highlighted section. Learners have always been mobile, they just never had access to the types of information they can get today while they are mobile. You could always learn while walking through a museum, but what you could learn was limited to written information available onsite and verbal information provided by a tour guide. Today in some museums there can be much more instiututionally provided information through electronic media, but the learner can gather information not available locally through a mobile device.
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I feel like the part of this statement that discusses learning aides and materials can be referring to APPS available on tablets and smartphones. This is a major strength to mobile learning because these apps help assist students with difficulties they may be having.
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I love the idea of using mobile learning for a learning aid. It would be an easy way of assisting students with special learning needs without calling other students attention to it.
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portable technologies
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Portable technologies are portable today because they are small enough to carry around and powerful enough to be of use. Someday the term portable technologies might mean glasses we wear with 3D holographic capabilities and the power of todays desktop computers, and years after that the technology might actually be embedded somewhere in our bodies with input and output ports connected to our nervous systems. It sounds really futuristic but if you look at the rate at which computers got smaller and more powerful with better and more intuitive interfaces over the past 50 years, it likely will not take that long to gert well beyond what we can barely envision today.
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Testing, surveys, job aids and just-in-time (J.I.T.) learning
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Over the past ten years mobile learning has grown from a minor research interest to a set of significant projects in schools, workplaces, museums, cities and rural areas around the world. The mLearning community is still fragmented, with different national perspectives, differences between academia and industry, and between the school, higher education and lifelong learning sectors
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This is a impressive amount of growth and advancement. Though the mlearning community is not cohesive there is still the common goal to improve and facilitate the best way for students to learn in all aspects of life.
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Huber, Sabrina (2012). "iPads in the Classroom". Book on Demand, Norderstedt, Germany. http://www.bod.com/index.php?id=3430&objk_id=793272.
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Technologies currently being researched for mobile learning include:
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I am interested to see what the future holds for mobile learning. Some of these technologies being researched seem like they could be especially useful. For example, I believe that games and simulation for learning on mobile devices would be something I would like to see. -
I am interested to see what the future holds for mobile learning. Some of these technologies being researched seem like they could be especially useful. For example, I believe that games and simulation for learning on mobile devices would be something I would like to see.
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While many think of mobile learning as delivering eLearning on small form factor devices, or often referred to as eLearning “lite”, it has the potential to do much more than deliver courses, or parts of courses. It includes the use of mobile/handheld devices to perform any of the following: Deliver Education/Learning Foster Communications/Collaboration Conduct Assessments/Evaluations Provide Access to Performance Support/Knowledge Capture Evidence of Learning Activity
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There are so many aspects of mobile learning. At first you might not think that something as small as a smartphone could be used for an entire class, but they can actually be used for a number of things including conducting assessments, fostering communication, and even delievering whole lessons.
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There are so many aspects of mobile learning. At first you might not think that something as small as a smartphone could be used for an entire class, but they can actually be used for a number of things including conducting assessments, fostering communication, and even delievering whole lessons.
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Using the communication features of a mobile phone as part of a larger learning activity (e.g.: sending media or texts into a central portfolio, or exporting audio files from a learning platform to your phone)
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I find the potential of a communication feature in mobile learning to be one of the most interesting things. If students are able to receive messages aboout different concepts that they learned in class, or even reminders about assignments, I think they could be more likely to be engaged by the material and participate in the class.
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I find the potential of a communication feature in mobile learning to be one of the most interesting things. If students are able to receive messages aboout different concepts that they learned in class, or even reminders about assignments, I think they could be more likely to be engaged by the material and participate in the class.
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Today, any number of portable devices can quickly and easily deliver and support these functions. Cell or smartphones, multi-game devices, personal media players (PMPs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), or wireless single-purpose devices can help deliver coaching and mentoring, conduct assessments and evaluations (e.g., quizzes; tests; surveys/polls; and certifications), provide on-the-job support and access to information, education and references, and deliver podcasts, update alerts, forms and checklists. In these ways, mobile learning can enhance and support more traditional learning modes, making it more portable and accessible. Mobile devices can also serve as powerful data collection tools and facilitate the capture of user created content.[11]
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It's fascinating what portable devices can deliver. Technology is becoming so important in today's generation, and all the mobile devices have to keep up to date. People have been using mobile devices for mobile learning and the numbers will keep increasing because of the accessibility they offer.
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The key to mobile learning and its steadily increasing popularity is the fact that it can so easily be done on-the-go.
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It is astounding to me the way that we are able to connect via the world wide web in this day and age. Not only do we socialize using the Internet, but we teach ourselves and others things we would've never known. The advancement of technology to the point where a teacher can hold class thru a Skype chat, or a student can conduct research for work almost instantaneously.
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To me, the convenience of being able to learn on-the-go and utilize my tiny hand held computer has far more benefits than drawbacks. Despite the limited battery life, I don't find myself needing a longer one all that often, and the screen is large enough for a single person to use comfortably.
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