Mobile learning 13440722

Mobile LearningMCS3103 : e-Learning Concepts and Technologies

Upekha Vandebona

Index No : 13440722

M-Learning

What is it?

• A form of e-learning, distance education.

• Learning across multiple contexts through social

and content interactions using personal electronic

devices.

• Mediated through a compact digital portable

device that the individual carries on a regular

basis, has reliable connectivity, and fits in a

pocket or purse.

Wiki

Learner

TechnologyLearningMobility of…

M-Learning is about…

Why?

• We’re in a digital era. M-Learning really fits into the

lives of the learners of the digital age.

• M-learning is convenient to be accessible from

virtually anywhere. 

• M-learning also brings strong portability by

replacing heavy books and notes with small devices

• Learning can be done both inside and outside of the

classroom.

Technologies

• The recent advances in mobile technology are

changing the primary purpose of mobile devices

from making or receiving calls to retrieving the

latest information on any subject.

• M-learning focuses on the mobility of the learner,

interacting with portable technologies.

• Handheld computers, MP3 players, mobile phones

and tablets

Technologies (contd.)

•Through communication applications,

interactive displays, and video features, it

can enhance group collaboration among

students.

•Mobile device features with WIFI

capabilities allow for on-demand access to

information

•Technology support for podcasting and

webinars enhance traditional lectures.

Do you need a LMS to implement it?

• Not necessarily because M-Learning is ideal for blended

learning.

• M-Learning doesn’t mean you have to be online. It’s like

an added advantage for the learning process.

• As it is more into learner centered framework,

subject content/material can be given prior with a

schedule.

• Teacher-Learner interaction can be done very

easily with communication modes supported by

mobile devices.

Authoring Tools & Platforms• Most of LMSs now comes with mobile version of

it

▫Moodle

• Most of Authoring Tools supports to create

learning content suitable for mobile devices

▫ Adobe eLearning Suite + Captivate

▫ Articulate

▫ Lectora

Case Studies

https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE

Cs3SRh8Xo

This video shows how m-

learning can support kids

diagnosed with autism

disorder. 

https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA-

pOM38TZU

This video shows the impact of

m-learning using inside of a

classroom.

THANK

YOU!