10 Major Mobile Learning Trends to Watch For. Teachers and administrators have been bringing technology into the classroom for decades now, and educators can even complete entire degree programs in education technology. Now, with the advent of cloud computing and the proliferation of smaller, more portable computers and Internet-capable devices, it’s possible to bring the classroom into the technology instead. Mobile learning, sometimes abbreviated to M-Learning, focuses on learning through mobile devices, allowing learners to move about in a classroom or remotely learn from any location of their choice. It's a movement that's gained a lot of steam in recent years, and despite some criticisms, isn't like to fade fast – especially as new technologies that make mobile learning more practical continue to emerge and the popularity of remote learning opportunities like online colleges continue to grow.
Location-based integration. July 5th, 2011 written by Site Administrator. 5 Myths about mobile learning. [and how to overcome them] Photo by stefg74 Here are some common mLearning myths I regularly come across in English language teacher training – and some myth-busting lesson plans. Myth 1: Mobile learning means learning via texting with mobile phones Mobile phones (or cell phones) are just one of the myriad devices that can be used for learning. Myth 2: Mobile learning means ‘learning on the move’ This is one of the most common definitions of mobile learning I hear. *Thanks to Neil Ballantyne for alerting me to this theory, which states that all learners will have a long bus ride to work/school in which they will want to look at flashcards or similar Myth 3: Mobile learning means learning with apps Another common misconception. Access video rich content reviewing mobile phones, and thenproduce their own audio reviews via mobile devices,which peers and teacher can then comment on.
Myth 4: Mobile learning means content delivered in ‘bite-sized’ chunks This relates to Myth 3 above. What about you? As Mobile Devices Multiply, Some Colleges Turn Away From Building Campus Apps. By Josh Keller San Francisco Many colleges have published iPhone apps in the last few years that allow people to get campus news, maps, and other information on Apple's popular smartphones.
Then some colleges found they also needed to develop a version for phones running Google's competing Android system. And some built apps for BlackBerrys as well. But at least a few colleges are now reconsidering the wisdom and the expense of building all those mobile apps. As the mobile Internet continues to grow at an astounding pace, those colleges are shifting their attention from stand-alone applications that can be downloaded from an app store to mobile-optimized versions of their Web sites.
Multiple types of smartphones have become very popular, making mobile Web sites that work on all phones more critical. Think m.college.edu, not iCollege. The distinction between a mobile Web site and a mobile app might seem technical. Bradley C. A 'Natural Trend' Some observers, including Mr. But Mr. US mLearning Market for 2010 Up $326M on 2009. Mobile technologies. (see also Deliver ) Mobile technologies can take the curriculum to learners wherever they are, and bring learners' own experiences into the curriculum.
They present powerful opportunities for personalisation, flexibility and choice. A range of mobile technologies from have been used by a number of projects within this programme including: Mobile phones (MoRSE)SMS (Integrate)Tablet PCs (ESCAPE)EEE PCs (Making the New Diploma a success)E-books (Duckling)Podcasting used on ipod touches (KUBE) podcasting for Business (INTEGRATE)MERL diamond touch (ISCC)Nintendo WII (ISCC) MoRSE investigated the use of mobile technologies to support students on fieldtrips and on placements, with a particular focus on balancing institutional and student owned technologies. The MoRSE baseline study demonstrated diversity in student technologies and concluded that an ‘The use of eBooks will definitely be the way forward for many of students in Higher Education.
Other relevant Delivery project outputs include: