Mobile Learning…

2. Mobile Learning… Done by: * Tariq Al-saadi # 91012 * Mohammed Al-ghanboosi# 87057 * Manaa Al-satmi# 91065

3. outline 1 - Define the Mobile Learning 2 - Advantages of the Mobile Learning 3 - Challenges of the Mobile Learning 4 - Objectives of using the Mobile Learning 5 - Features of the Mobile Learning 6 - Using of Mobile Learning 7 - Case studies/examples

4. Define the Mobile Learning

5. 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

6. Advantages of the Mobile Learning

7. 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.

8. Challenges of the Mobile Learning

9. Technical challenges • 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. Social and educational 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

10. Objectives of using the Mobile Learning

11. 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

12. Features of the Mobile Learning

13. 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.

14. Using of Mobile Learning

15. SMS MMS E-book Mobile Learning using Simulation Podcasts Games

16. Case studies/examples

17. In South Korea, All of Life Is Mobile A student used her cell phone to enter the main library at Sookmyung Women's University more colleges and universities have moved to mobile learning environments On campus, students touch their mobiles to the electronic box to mark their attendance University of North Carolina at Wilmington take benefits of the mobile learning

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