Abstract

Mobile learning (m-learning) environments provides a wide range of new and exciting learning opportunities supported by the wireless technology. This paper discuss the role of m-learning in the new educational setting which creates student-centered learning and educational practice, offering new more flexible learning methods for higher education. In the digital 21st century learning and educational processes are integrated with new information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the education system. This new m-learning technology has fascinated the interest of researchers, educators and companies developing learning system and instructional materials. M- Learning facilitates a new mechanism of teaching and learning process in order to enhance the learning and education experience of the students. The use of mobile devices and wireless technology in the new learning environments allows students to achieve more in their educational process. The students will be enthusiastic about the new learning options provided by the mobile technologies. The m- learning environment will provide new study opportunities for the students which strengthen the flexibility of being able to study at any time and any place.

Highlights

  • Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become one of the most important factors for the development of society in the twenty-first century

  • The development of e-Learning in education and training provides a way of new technologies in modern education and training systems

  • Mobile(M) learning is the ability to provide educational contents and resources on personal pocket devices such as smartphones, tablets, PDAs, i-pads, mobile phones etc., Educational content refers to digital learning resources which includes any form of content available on a personal device

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Introduction

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become one of the most important factors for the development of society in the twenty-first century. Learning can reveal in a variety of ways: pupils can use mobile devices to access educational resources from various links, creates contents by themselves, connect with others to share the resources, both inside and outside classrooms. Quinn (2000) defined it earlier, as learning that takes place with the help of mobile devices, or the intersection of mobile computing (the application of small, portable, and wireless computing and communication devices) and e-learning (learning facilitated and supported through the use of information and communications technology)

Technologies in M-learning
Wireless Networking
Scope of M-Learning in Higher Education
Factors influencing M- learning in education
User’s Expectations
Pedagogical Advantages
Changes in Teaching and Learning
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