This document discusses how mobile devices can be used to enhance learning opportunities for students. It provides examples of apps that allow collaborative learning, connecting the physical world to digital content, and accessing information anywhere at any time. Specific apps mentioned include HistoryPin, GeoCaching, iNaturalist, and StudyBlue. The document argues that mobile learning aligns with Common Core standards by supporting skills like writing narratives, gathering information from multiple sources, and developing topics with well-chosen details and examples.