is the time when learning is expected to take place and the anticipated duration of the learning session.

if your doctor pulled out his iPhone to confirm all the side effects of a new blood thinning medication that had just been developed while he is readying to prescribe a new course of treatments for you

he differences between those two deployment paths are so significant that it requires a completely different approach to instructional design, graphic and user experience design and information presentation.

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 .

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

instructional designers are managing communities of practice, curating content, facilitating online discussion groups, organizing events and supporting social media for learning.

increasing number of platforms for creating and hosting learning experiences are web-based. This means that the software resides online only rather than on your desktop

Mobile and wireless data networks continue to evolve, supporting faster connections and higher bandwidth throughput; the forthcoming 4G network promises the highest speeds yet, and 4G devices are already beginning to appear on the market.

creating usable applications in a single semester; recent examples include games, a reference tool for birdwatchers, and an English-Spanish tutoring program.

Another simple tool, Poll Everywhere, turns mobiles into personal response systems, enabling teachers to quiz students, assess their understanding before, during, and after a lesson, and reveal patterns of thinking in the classroom. Any mobile will work for these purposes; all that is required is the ability to send text (SMS) messages.