Mobile learning or mLearning is using mobile devices like smartphones to access educational resources anywhere and anytime. The document discusses how smartphones are nearly always with people and used frequently, and how this ubiquity could enable new possibilities for teaching and learning. It provides examples of tools and apps that are commonly used by students on mobile devices for educational purposes. While mLearning provides benefits like personalized and flexible learning, challenges also exist around wireless access, digital equity, security, and testing applications.

1. Unplugged: getting mobile in education Gihan Lahoud Sydney Institute, TAFE NSW

2. Smartphone Penetration 2011

3. How Smartphones are being used

4. Every 6.5 minutes 150 times a day

5. Possibilities for teaching and learning........

6. What is mLearning? Device Pocket size 80% with you Connected Personal Mlearning is no just about being mobile Ubiquitous access Not about the device – but the experience and capability Look at what your students are using

7. Examples Travel and Tourism Automotive Draping

8. Tools /Apps Facebook Dropbox Video – YouTube Images – flickr/picasa Goodreader Quick office Pages

9. Student feedback - benefits Learning is personal Ubiquitous Portable - anytime anywhere Student centred – peer to peer networks Saves time Green

10. Challenges Wireless access Equity Security Test apps