The document discusses the role of mobile learning (m-learning) in teaching mathematics. M-learning refers to learning using portable handheld devices like smartphones and allows learning anywhere anytime. It has advantages like interactive content, access to educational tools, and classroom management features. Examples of Android apps that can be used for m-learning in mathematics are provided. The conclusion is that m-learning supports inquiry-based and collaborative learning for students and allows teachers to create curriculum-based materials.

1. BASELIOS MARTHOMA MATHEWS II TRAINING COLLEGE
KOTTARAKARA
MATHEMATICS ONLINE ASSIGNMENT

2. TOPIC : Role of Modern Technology- M-Learning in
Teaching Learning Process of Mathematics
Submitted to:
Prinsamma K George
(Lecture in Mathematics)
Submitted by:
Tincy Thomas
Candidate Code : 13350012
Submitted on:
25.08.2014

3. INDEX
Serial Content Page No.
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1 Introduction 1
2 Content Knowledge 2-6
3 Conclusion 7
4. Reference 8

4. INTRODUCTION
Educational technology refers to the application of physical science and engineering technology to provide mechanical or electromechanical tools instrumentation or hard ware, which can be used for instructional purpose. It places as much stress on educational ideas as on technological inventions largely because it accepts that fundamental advances usually come from the interaction of changing concepts leading the new ways of looking at things with changing techniques leading to new ways of doing things m-learning is the part of educational technology
The concept of mobile learning goes right back to the 19075 when companies such as lingua phone started releasing recordings of language lessons that could be listened to at the learners convenience. The term m-learning is a much more recent modification motivated by mobile communications technology and modeled on expressions such as e- learning which refers more generally to learning and teaching supported by computers and other electronic devices
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5. MOBILE LEARNING
In the term m-learning m stands for mobile and the same concept is also often simply referred to as mobile learning. M-learning is any kind of learning that takes place via a portable hand-held electronic device. Though the term immediately conjures up images of smart phones, it in facts also refers to learning via other kind of mobile devices, such as tablet computers, net books and digital readers. M-learning can take place any where and any time responding to the needs of an always on society by providing learners with materials and resources that they can access wherever and wherever they chose. As well as giving the learner new freedoms, it also increases the flexibility of teachers and instructors M-learning is often viewed as a competent of a learning programme, something that supports the learning process as an add-on tool, rather than being the principal learning method. In M-learning learning takes place by a combination and web based resources.
What is Mobile learning?
Mobile learning is the ability to obtain or provide educational content on personal pocket device such as PDAS, smart phones and mobile phones. Educational content refers to digital learning assets which includes any form of content or media made available on a personal device.
Mobile learning using had held computers is in its infancy in terms of both technologies and pedagogies. As a result there is still some dispute amongst industry advocates in how mobile learning should be defined in terms of devices and techno logies, interms of the mobility of learners and the mobility of learning and in terms of the learners experience of learning with mobile devices.
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6. How is that different from e-learning
E-learning has come to define any dissemination of educational knowledge over the internet. This makes e-learning a subset of technology based training. It also incorporates a number of learning activities conducted on the internet of which mobile learning is one part many authors view mobile learning simply as the natural evolution of e- learning which compete a missing component such as the wireless feature or as a new stage of distance and e-learning.
Features of m-learning
 SAAS Capabilities
m-learning can be deployed in the “software as a service” format ensuring any time, anywhere accessibility.
 Browser based AMS
The assessments can be browser based
 Web 2.0 tools
m-learning makes available all the web 2.0 tools to the learner, thus enriching his learning experience. Learners can used the wiki, discussion forums, RSS feeds and pod casts.
 Flexible learning spaces
m-learning space can be configured in the open, content based or profile based formats.
 Useful information at hand for students.
Students can access useful information such as daily classes and assessments exam results and career alerts, as well as the instructors for clarifications. The two way SMS enables on topics and offer lecture feedback.
 Rich content on mobile
m-learning enables transmission of rich content with a light data transfer protocol to mobiles. It can also transmit multimedia greetings and magazines for browsing on the mobiles.
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7.  Game based learning
m-learning enables students to learn with games – a highly popular and innovative means of learning.
Class-room management in m-learning
Mobile devices in the classroom can be used to enhance group collaboration among students through communication applications, interactive displays and video features.
 Existing mobile technology can replace cumbersome resources such as textbooks, visual ads and presentation technology.
 Interactive and multi mode technology allows students to engage and manipulate information.
 Mobile device features with WIFi capabilities allow for on-demand access to information.
 Access to classroom activities and information on mobile devices provides a continuum for learning inside and outside the classroom.
 Improving levels of literacy, numeracy and participation in education amongst young adults.
 Using the communication features of a mobile phone as part of a larger learning activity.
Eg: Sending media or texts into a central portfolio, exporting audio files from a learning platform to your phone.
 Developing workforce skills and readiness among youth and young adults.
The value of mobile learning
Teachers who have used m-learning programs and techniques have made the following value statements in favour of m-learning.
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8.  It is important to bring new technology in classroom.
 Devices used are more lightweight than books and PCs.
 Mobile learning can be useful add-on tool for students with special needs. However, for SMs and MMs this might be dependent on the students specific disabilities or difficulties involved.
Benefits
o Relatively inexpensive opportunities, as the cost of mobile devices are significantly less than PCs and laptops.
o Multimedia content delivery and creation options.
o Continuous and situated learning supports.
o Decrease in training cost
o Give more learning experience.
M-leaning in Mathematics
Today many kind of Android math applications are available.
1) Einstein Math Academy: Playing the game is easy, but mastering it is hard due to the cleverly crafted scoring system. Make strategical decisions and improve skills to plan.
2) Math workout: Math/Maths workout is a set of daily brain training exercise and math drills designed to enhance mental arithmetic.
3) Brain exerciser : “Fun challenging and gives your brain a little needed exercise”
4) Mental math free: “Learn some secrets of mental math and become good with numbers. Practice makes perfect let’s enjoy mental math and train your brain.
5) Falling math: “simple but challenging, falling math is one of the best math games on the Android market”.
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9. PICTURES OF MOBILE LEARNING
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10. CONCLUSION
As mobile devices are gradually converging into individual information centers. Mobile learning become a viable learning channel that would fit the living style of today. Mobile devices as a pervasive medium that may assist us in combining work, study and leisure time in meaningful ways.
Mobile learning is very useful in teachers. If facilitates creation of curriculum based trails and allow authentic learning to take place. It enable sharing of traits and reduce duplication of efforts. In students m- learning enable inquiry based learning, collaborative learning and self directed learning.
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11. REFERENCE
 www.wikipedia.org
 www.google.com
 www.unesco.org
 www.inderscience.com
 www.m-learning.org
 www.iamlearn.org
 www.in.ask.com
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