Mobile learning technology in the educational process of a technical university

Abstract

This article discusses the importance of mobile learning compared to traditional teaching methods. Mobile technologies provide effective interaction for all participants of the educational process, allow organizing collaborative work, effectively distribute resources and provide the necessary tools for solving educational tasks. The authors of this article present their views on the organization of the learning process in a technical university. They found that the use of mobile technologies in the learning process allows focusing on the formation of an educational virtual environment, in which students develop and learn under the guidance of a teacher. The article considers mobile learning as a promising direction for the development of digital education. It describes the advantages and disadvantages of mobile learning in the organization of the educational process, and also reveals the content of mobile applications in the educational process. Examples of mobile learning in modern education are also given. Despite the fact that cell phones are widespread and accessible to students, mobile learning is used less frequently in domestic universities. The article explains the term “mobile learning” and touches on the problems of its use and research in education. To analyze the readiness of learners to use mobile technology in education, a survey of students in the “information technology” program of Zhangir Khan Agrarian and Technical University was conducted. The results of the survey were analyzed. As a result of the survey, it was concluded that the technical and psychological readiness of students to use mobile technology in the educational process of the university requires further study of new opportunities for more effective use of mobile learning technologies.