Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Definition, pros & cons of mobile learning and more

I have found some real informative and interesting videos on Mobile Learning.
All 3 YouTube videos are very short (no more than 4 mins) and very informative as I have mentioned. It tells you briefly about what Mobile Learning is, their pros and cons and also few information on Mobile learning apps. This tells you everything you need to know about Mobile Learning and more.
At the bottom of the video, I have very briefly summarized so if they interest you, please do take some time to view it.


This video summarizes the definition, the advantages for students using Mobile devices for learning.
Definition of Mobile Learning from the video:  The ability to learn independently of any time or place using mobile devices. It is also about the mobility and the flexibility of the users.

Advantages of Mobile Learning from the video above

This video explains the uses of mobile applications for learning and the importance of using mobile devices and some real life examples of Mobile learning being implemented in some universities in Australia.


Case study 1 : Curtin Mobile - watch from 1.58

Case study 2: Blackboard Mobile Learn - watch from 2.20

Mobile learning application uses from the video:
1. Lectures
2. Readings (e-books)
3. Class forums
4. Quizzes
5. Video Logs
6. Resource Management 
7. Interactivity
8. Personalisation 


This last video summarises Pros and Cons of Mobile Learning.

Resources: YouTube channel =  mlearning4Me

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