3. M-Learning or Mobile learning is defined as
“learning across multiple contexts, through
social and content interactions, using personal
electronic devices”. A form of distance
education, m-learners use mobile device
educational technology at their time
convenience.
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4. “Learning across multiple contexts, through
social and content interactions, using personal
electronic devices”.
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5. Handheld computers
MP3 players
Notebooks
Mobile phones and
Tablets
iPads
PDAs
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6. The mobility of the learner
Interacting with portable technologies
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7. Social media focus
Anytime, anywhere
learning
Incorporates texting
Students can be resources
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8. How learners (of any
age) use new
technologies to
participate in virtual
communities where
they share ideas,
comment upon one
another's projects, and
plan, design, advance,
implement, or simply
discuss their goals and
ideas together.
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9. How could social media be used in classes?
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11. Distilled-down version
– learning “nuggets”
“Just enough” i.e. brief
content
Always on
On demand (Just-in-
time) learning
Facilitates learning
during naturally
occurring times
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12. Performance support
Students in field
settings
Students on the go
Multi-way, active
learning
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13. Quick access to current drug database and
reference books
The ability to access procedure information
Bedside data entry,
Data collection for research and teaching
Management
Improved team communication
Source: Davenport, 2004
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17. Useful in distance education.
Facilitate online interaction between instructor
and student and student to students.
Blended learning takes the classroom out of a
traditional brick-and-mortar setting.
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18. It is important to bring new technology into the
classroom.
Devices used are more lightweight than books and
PCs.
Mobile learning can be used to diversify the types of
learning activities students partake in.
Mobile learning supports 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 students specific
disabilities or difficulties involved.
Mobile learning can be used as a ‘hook’ to re-engage
disaffected youth.
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19. Relatively inexpensive opportunities, as the
cost of mobile devices are significantly less
than PCs and laptops.
Multimedia content delivery and creation
options.
Continuous and situated learning support.
Decrease in training costs.
Potentially a more rewarding learning
experience.
New opportunities for traditional educational
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20. Readily available a / synchronous learning
experience simply;
Easy access
Collaborative Learning
Learner engagement
Self-Pace Learning
Address all learning style
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21. Technical challenges include;
Connectivity and battery life
Screen size and key size
Meeting required bandwidth for nonstop/fast
steaming
Number of file/asset formats supported by a
specific device.
Content security or copyright issue from
authoring group.
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22. Multiple standards, multiple screen sizes,
multiple operating systems
Reworking existing E-learning materials for
mobile platforms
Limited memory
Risk of sudden obsolescence
Security
Work/Life Balance
Cost of Investment
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23. Social and educational challenges include;
Accessibilities and cost barriers for end users,
Digital divide
How to assess learning outside the classroom.
How to support learning across many contexts
Content’s security or pirating issues
Frequent changes in device
models/technologies/functionality etc.
Developing an appropriate theory of learning
for the mobile age
Conceptual differences between e-learning and
m-learning.
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24. Design of technology to support a lifetime of
learning
Tracking of results and proper use of this
information
No restriction of learning timetable
Personal and private information and content
No demographic boundary
Disruption of students personal and academic
lives
Access to and use of the technology in
developing countries
Risk of distraction
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25. Connectivity: There may be some connectivity
problems while uploading of data and because
of poor mobile network signals.
Screen size: As the screen size is too small, it can
strain the eyes of the learner if they use it for
long period of time.
Device: Learner must possess the mobile device
that is supporting the courseware and this
device may be expensive.
Distraction: While accessing the course through
mobiles, if the learner gets a call or SMS or social
media updates, then they are bound to get
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