Mobile Learning…

Done by: * Tariq Al-saadi # 91012 * Mohammed Al-ghanboosi # 87057 * Manaa Al-satmi # 91065

1 - Define the Mobile Learning

4 - Objectives of using the Mobile Learning

5 - Features of the Mobile Learning

2 - Advantages of the Mobile Learning

3 - Challenges of the Mobile Learning

7 - Case studies/examples

outline

6 - Using of Mobile Learning

Define the Mobile Learning

the acquisition of any knowledge and skill through using mobile technology,anywhere, anytime, that results in an alteration in behavior.

Any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not at a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies

Advantages of the Mobile Learning

• It is important to bring new technology into the classroom.

• It will be more light weight device compare to books, PCs.

• could be utilized as part of a learning approach which uses different types of activities

(or a blended learning approach).

• 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.

• Good IT support is needed.

• can be used as a ‘hook’ to re-engage disaffected youth.

Challenges of the Mobile Learning

• Small Screen size • Small keys size • Limited Performance, in terms of processor capability, available memory,

storage space and battery life. • Slow Connectivity of the internet • Left- to-right scrolling, web sites too big to see effectively on small screen• Risk of theft, rain, breakability.

Technical challenges

• How to assess learning on mobile phone • Developing an appropriate theory of learning for

the mobile age • Tracking of results and proper use of this

information • Mobile communication is still expensive

Social and educational challenges

Objectives of using the Mobile Learning

• Content is adaptable to meet individual needs

• Improved communication and organization

• Easier access, Increases motivation

• Available wherever and whenever

• Be two way and multi-media

• Enhances knowledge

• No time constraints

• More independent

Features of the Mobile Learning

• M-learning is collaborative.

• M-learning is engaging and fun.

• Enables knowledge building by learners in different contexts. 

• Enables learners to construct understandings. 

• M-learning is convenient, in the sense that it is accessible virtually

from anywhere (class, taxi, …) 

• Mobile technology often changes the pattern of learning/work

activity.

Using of Mobile Learning

Games

Simulation

E-book

MMS

SMS

Podcasts

Mobile Learning

using

Case studies/examples

In South Korea, All of Life Is Mobile

more colleges

and

universities

have moved

to mobile

learning

environments University of North Carolina at Wilmington take benefits of the mobile learning

A student used her cell phone to enter the

main library at Sookmyung

Women's UniversityOn campus,

students touch

their mobiles to

the electronic box

to mark their

attendance

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