All the Benefits and Limitations of Mobile Learning

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• Today, moving away from the traditional
  classroom, more and more people are making use
  of technology for learning purposes. People are
  recognizing the benefits of mobile learning,
  hence, the approach becoming more of standard
  rather than an exception.
• Mobile learning (M-learning) refers to learning
  with the help of mobile devices, laptops or
  other similar portable technologies. It involves
  going through content and social interactions
  including multiple contexts. A popular technology
  that facilitates this form of learning is
  ezTalks.
• ezTalks is an online-based video conferencing
  platform that allows you to connect with others
  anywhere in the world, around the clock. The
  amazing software platform is integrated with
  content sharing, audio conferencing, remote
  control, screen sharing, video conferencing (HD)
  and much more Its dynamic use can be employed in
  many fields such as finance, community,
  training, government, education and many more.
• Part 1 Benefits of Mobile Learning
• Accessibility M-learning supports both active
  and voluntary learning. It provides an
  environment that allows access to peers, content,
  portfolio artifacts, experts and much more. This
  level of constant accessibility can be from a
  laptop, tablet or smartphone or just in person.
• Increased cloud-based collaboration With the
  cloud platform been the key to mobility, its
  accessibility provides availability of learning
  materials including all data resources, thus,
  opening doors to inaccessible forms of
  collaboration and revision.
• Performance Metrics of Knowledge This form of
  learning provides diversified measures of
  performance and comprehension when it comes to
  application of knowledge.
• Asynchronous Learning Experience M-learning
  allows you to have a personalized learning
  experience. When it comes to understand things,
  people are different. Here, the time provided is
  enough or adaptable to anyone.

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• Integration of various Learning Styles Mobile
  learning addresses the entire concept of
  integrated learning (personal communication,
  digital interaction and physical movement) such
  as listening to a podcast, use of videos to learn
  and also research.
• Transparency This is the byproduct of mobility,
  collaboration and connectivity. Through social
  media platforms such as Facebook, twitter and
  Linkedln, Mobile learning gets a fast audience
  both in regional and global communities. This is
  all possible because performance, reflection,
  evaluation, thinking and planning are both
  digital and mobile.
• Diverse Thinking Mobility in M-learning comes
  along with diversity. With constantly changing
  learning environments, the way of thinking has
  evolved as a result of new challenges, ideas and
  opportunities. Collaborating audiences think
  diversely and are also diverse.
• Learning support The support provided to
  learners is continuous. It facilitates
  individualized tutoring, advice and access to
  resources for learners and teachers. The
  learning experience is very rewarding.
• Course creation and content deliveryoptions The
  learners see mobile learning application as a
  tool for referencing. Course accessibility
  through devices allows learners to get hold of
  authentic and useful information.
• Part 2 Limitations of Mobile Learning
• Cost A mobile device with limited functionality
  capabilities may not be suitable for m-
  learning. Hence, a student has no option but to
  get one with the required level of functionality
  so as to access the online courses. This mobile
  device may be relatively expensive.
• Size inconvenience The mobile device normally
  has a small screen size where the student is
  forced to strain their eyes as they access the
  online resources. The information provided may
  also be incomplete due to the limited size of the
  device.

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• Limited storage Memory storage that is available
  in mobile devices may not be enough to store
  numerous offline content and other downloaded
  resources.
• Unexpected distractions These distractions may
  be in the form of a simple SMS, notification or
  call as someone accesses online content.
• Short battery life Most devices discharge
  quickly especially when there are a number of
  active apps within the device. This could be a
  major problem for learning across lengthy
  periods of time.
• Limited connectivity Limited bandwidth may make
  it difficult to access online content.
• Technological problems Mobile learning can be
  challenging if there's no device
  standardization. Teachers may face the problem of
  keeping all their students on the same level
  since smartphones and tablets have access to
  different operating systems and hardware. The
  students may not be able to engage in online
  discussions or even access the coursework.
• Today, we rely more on technology when it comes
  to solving common everyday life problems. Mobile
  learning has proven to be a powerful tool for
  personal use, education and business as well.
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