This document discusses mobile learning and its benefits. Mobile learning, or m-learning, is defined as learning across contexts using personal electronic devices. It allows learning to take place anywhere and anytime through the use of mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players. Some key benefits of mobile learning are that it provides faster communication and collaboration, delivers educational content more conveniently, and can engage disenfranchised youth. It is a relatively inexpensive way to enhance learning experiences.

1. ASSIGNMENT

2. TOPIC:
Mobile learning

3. INDEX
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1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 MOBILE LEARNING 2-3
3 CONCLUSION 4
4 REFERENCE 5

4. Introduction
M-learning or mobile learning is defined as “learning across multiple
contexts, through social and content intractions,using personal
electronic devices. A form of e-learning distance education, m-learners
can use mobile device educational technology in many locations at
their time convenience.

5. Mobile learning technologies include hand held computers,MP3
players, note books,mobile phones and tablets-learning focuses on the
mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies.Using
mobile tools creating learning aids and materials becomes an important
part of informal learning
Mobile learnig delivers e-learning on smallform
factor devices too
 Deliver education materials and promote learning.
 Faster communication and collaboration
 Conduct assessment and evaluation
 Provide access to performance support and knowledge
 Capture evidence of learning activity
Class room
class room applications combined the use of handled computers,
PDAs, smart phones or handled voting system( such as clickers) with
traditional resources .
Class management
Mobile devises ( such as pocket PC) in the class room can be used to
enhance group collaberation among students through
communication applications, interactive dispalys and video features.
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6. The value of mobile learning
 It is important to bring new technology into the class room
 Devices used are more light weight than books and PCs
 Mobile learning support the learning process rather than being
integral to it
 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 studentsspecefic disabilities or difficulties
involved.
 Mobile learning can be used as “ hook” to re-engage diseffected
youth.
Benefits of M-learning
 Relatively inexpensive oppertunities, as the cost of mobile devices
are significantly less than PCS and laptops
 Multi media content delivery and creation options
 Continuous and situated learning support.
 Decrease in training costs
 Potentially a more rewarding learning experience
 Improving levels of literacy,numeracy and participation in
educatuion amongst young adults.
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7. CONCLUSION
The use of mobile phone learning in an educational environment
would have a very positive effect on the learning experience. It appears
that future generations are extremity receptive to utilizing new
technology and as a matter of fact, they appear to embrace it. With the
emergence of social net working, blogging , you-tube, students expect
to be able to utilize mobile technology on the flight to connect
anywhere and any time of the day.
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8. REFERENCE
1. www.google .com.in/apps/education
2. www.m-learning.org
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