M-learning uses mobile technologies like phones, PDAs, and laptops to administer education. It can provide a bridge between teaching methods, complement existing education, and expand audiences by taking learning to the learner. M-learning offers accessible, self-paced learning convenient to lifestyles, and can re-engage learners. However, challenges include lack of face-to-face interaction and integrating it into blended learning, while understanding limitations and promoting its cost-effectiveness. Recommendations are for distance learning in remote areas, with mobile-savvy users, and for non-complex learning and memos broadcasting.

1. M Learning Presented by Chantelle Ormaechea, Young Kim, Peter Lamond & Peter Michaels

2. What m-learning is and what technology is used Definition: The use of mobile devices to administer education Uses mobile technologies such as mobile phones, Persona Data Assistants (PDA), MP3 players and laptops

3. What m-learning can do for learning? Provide a bridge between teaching methodologies Complement existing education Expand the audience Take the learning to the learner

4. Quiz Buddy Example

5. Benefits Accessible in a safe, private environment Self-paced learning Lifestyle convenient Re-engage learners who have ‘switched off’

6. Challenges Lack of face to face interaction Integration into blended learning Cost effectiveness Promotion as a viable learning tool Understanding the limitations of the medium

7. Recommendations for use In regional areas for distance/remote learning With mobile-savvy users Transference of non-complex learning Broadcasting of memos Validity of assessment

8. Summary Athabaska University, Canada- M Learning ESL (English as a Second language)

9. Q & A Session