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Mobile learning
Done By:$$ Qais Al-Moqbali $$$$ Amer Al-Abri $$Tech3422
Outline
Definition of M-Learning1
History2
Using3
Technology to support4
5 Features
6 Advantage
7 Limitation/challenges
8 Example
Definition of M-Learning
Learning that happens across locations, or that takes
advantage of learning opportunities offered by portable
technologies. In other words, mobile learning decreases
limitation of learning location with the mobility of general
portable devices.
Technologists place a high emphasis on novelty and the
functionality of the devices (phones, PDAs, iPods, PSPs)
themselves
History :1990s
Universities in Europe and Asia develop and evaluate mobile learning for students. 2000s The European Commission funds the major multi-national M-Learning projects. Companies were formed that specialize in three core areas of mobile learning.
Authoring and publishing Delivery and Tracking Content Development
The International Association for Mobile Learning The International Association for Mobile Learning has been formed as a membership organization to promote excellence in research, development and application of mobile and contextual learning. 2008 Assistant Professor Matthew Kam from Carnegie Mellon University developed mobile phone learning games for children in rural India.
Using M-learning
M-learning offers a powerful and practical solution to many learning and training challenges, such as:
in collaborative projects and fieldwork
as a classroom alternative to books or computers
where learners are widely dispersed
to engage with learners who in the past have felt excluded
in promotional and awareness campaigns
for ‘just-in-time’ employee training.
The link below show video on youtube that show Mobile Learning on BlackBerry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFdO4x0G3Gc
Technology to support M-learning
SMS: Short Message Service allows users to send/receive messages of
up to 160 characters between mobile phones (text messaging).
MMS: Multmedia Messaging Service serves the same purpose as SM
but allows the inclusionof graphics.
WAP: An international protocol that allows users to access the internet via their WAP enabled mobile phones.
Buetooth: A short range wireless conneciton. This enables PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) to pass messages to and from other mobile devices.
PDAs: Personal Digital Assistants have evolved to mini PCs able to carry out many of the basic functions of a larger PC using the Palm OS or MS Pocket PC operating system.
MP3s: Audio file format that efficiently compresses files and enables them to be shared.
CAMs: Video cameras now embedded into mobile phone and PDAs.
Features of M-learning
Enables knowledge building by learners in different contexts.
Enables learners to construct understandings.
M-learning is convenient, in the sense that it is accessible virtually
from anywhere(class, taxi, laundry room, …)
M-learning is collaborative; that is sharing is almost instantly among everyone
using the same content, which will in turn also lead to receiving instant feedback
and tips. That will be the best kind of learning
M-learning is engaging and fun. With this kind of learning, it is much easier to
combine gaming and learning for a more effective and entertaining experience
Advantage of M-learning Interaction: Student interaction with instructors and among each other.
Portability: PDAs are lighter than books and enable the student to take notes or input data directly into the device regardless of location either typed, handwritten or using voice.
Collaborative: Enables several students work together on assignments even while at distant locations.
Engaging learners: The new generation likes mobile devices such as PDAs, phones and games devices.
Increase motivation: Owner ship of the handheld devices seems to increase commitment to using and learning from it.
Just-in-time learning: Increases work/learning performance and relevance to the learner.
autonomy : Mobile learning provide the student more autonomy and flexibility especially in distance education.
M-learning Limitation/challenges
M-learning challenges are divided in tow type:
1- Technical challenges
2- Social and educational challenges
M-learning Limitation/challenges
Technical challenges Social and educational challenges
Small Screen size Small key size
Limited Performance, in terms of processor capability, available memory, storage space and battery life. Slow Connectivity of the internet Left- to-right scrolling, web sites too big to see effectively on small screen
Difficult to assess learning on mobile phone
No demographic boundary Mobile communication is still expensive – especially from abroad
Example:
There are numbers of activities available in our M-learning resources. To get some example please go to this link and found many courses desiring
for m-learning:
http://www.mlearning.org/demos/demo.htm
Resource
http://www.grayharriman.com/mlearning.htm#5
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-learning#History
http://www.m-learning.org
http://www.m-learning.org/how/how-can-i-use-m-
learning-.html
http://www.grayharriman.com/mlearning.htm#2
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