Mobile Seamless Learning from the Perspective of Self-Regulated Learning

Abstract

Based on existing efforts to conceptualize and characterize Mobile Seamless Learning (MSL) from a variety of perspectives, recognition of an inherent link between MSL and lifelong learning rationalizes the necessity of viewing MSL from the perspective of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL). Thus, this article illustrates the key to understanding MSL is to view learners in MSL environments as agents of their own learning, who are motivated to and capable of learning anywhere, at any time. For the purpose of designing effective MSL systems in the future, this article attaches importance to an analytic SRL model of MSL, viewing MSL systems as social, cognitive, and metacognitive tools.