We now have the opportunity to design learning differently: to create extended learning communities, to link people in real and virtual worlds, to provide expertise on demand, and to support a lifetime of learning

How that happen?

Done by: Asma AL-Fahdi (68716)& Kareema Al-siyabi(65932)

Outline

1. Define M-Learning2. Features of M-Learning3. Advantages of M-Learning4. Limitations of M-Learning 5. how M-Learning is support learner

at distance?6. Technology that support M-

Learning 7. Concerns\issues raised by

researchers in M-Learning 8. Case studies/examples

Definition

Learning that happens across locations, or that takes advantage of learning opportunities offered by portable technologies

Technologists place a high emphasis on novelty and the functionality of the devices (phones, PDAs, iPods, PSPs) themselves

Feature

■Enables knowledge building by learners in different contexts.

■Enables learners to construct understandings .

■Mobile technology often changes the pattern of learning/work activity.

focus is on the mobility of the learner , interacting with portable or fixed technology; and learning in a mobile society, (M-Learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small RAMs, filled with tailored learning contents )

M-learning is convenient, in the sense that it is accessible virtually from anywhere(class, taxi, laundry room, …)

M-learning is collaborative; that is sharing is almost instantly among everyone using the same content, which will in turn also lead to receiving instant feedback and tips. That will be the best kind of learning

M-learning is engaging and fun. With this kind of learning, it is much easier to combine gaming and learning for a more effective and entertaining experience

Feature

Advantage

Mobile learning decreases limitation of learning location with the mobility of general portable devices

It offer the opportunity for choice.

Mobile learning creates new conditions for learning

Check e-mail everywhere, easy to use and read, could replace SMS

Use internet wherever you are Easy to use Mobile learning provide the student

more autonomy and flexibility especially in distance education.

Advantage

Challenges

Technical challengesSocial and

educational challenges

Limitation/challenges

Limitation\Challenges

Technical challenges Small Screen size Small key size Limited Performance, in terms of processor

capability, available memory, storage space and battery life.

Slow Connectivity of the internet Multiple standards, multiple screen sizes,

multiple operating systems Repurposing existing e-Learning materials for

mobile platforms Left- to-right scrolling, web sites too big to

see effectively on small screen Risk of theft, rain, mud, breakability, and so

on

Limitation\Challenges

Social and educational challenges Accessibility 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 No demographic boundary Mobile communication is still expensive –

especially from abroad

technologies that support mobile

learning

PDA: Personal Digital Assistant, Tablet PC UMPC mobile phone,

camera phone and SmartPhone Learning Mobile Author, e.g. for

authoring and publishing WAP, J2ME and SmartPhone

Personal audio player, e.g. for listening to audio recordings of lectures

Handheld audio and multimedia guides, in museums and galleries

Handheld game console, modern gaming consoles

how M-Learning is support learner at

distance?

Children and Adult can using M-Learning devices.

enhance group collaboration among students who are in different place

Increase the interaction between student-student and student-instructor.

On the job training or just-in-time learning Improving levels of literacy provide audiovisual support anywhere Provide different way to interact and learn:

1. SMS( short Message Service)

2. MMS( Multimedia Messaging Service)

3. Video Standards (3GP)

4. Audio Standards (MP3, AACPLus)

1. Learning Across Contexts mobile learning is not just about

learning using portable devices, but learning across contexts

focus should be on the learner and the learning, not on the systems behind the devices

Concerns and issues

3. Design: designing for mobile learning

becomes a critical challenge We need to develop theory,

strategies and techniques.

Concerns and issues

3. Evaluation How can we effectively measure

learning in mobile environments? evaluation overlaps with design.

Mobile learning is often blended with other types of learning.

Concerns and issues

case studies/examples

The SMS quiz author is a web-based application which allows you to set up an automated response system for multiple-choice quizzes on the learner’s mobile phone. Participants answer questions by text and receive instant feedback.

SMS quiz author:

Road sign quiz•This quiz, which develops recognition of common road signs, is presented•through an engaging animated interface.•it is really a traditional multiple-choice quiz, so the format will be familiar to most learners.• There is no explicit literacy or numeracy teaching or practice, but as•learners gain familiarity with road signs, they encounter the same key words•repeatedly, thereby increasing their reading vocabulary.• There is no audio, so the quizzes are accessible to deaf learners and can be•explored quietly and privately by learners on their own, even if they do not•have a private space to work in.

Time of interactionSynchronous

Asynchronous

Type of interaction

Student-student

Student-teacher

Student-content

Student-machine

Learning styleGroup-based

Self-based learning

Flexibility

Anytime

Anyplace

Ease of access/use

Speed

Development

Feedback

Delivery

InstructionStand-alone medium

Multimedia support

Cost