Mobile Learning: Moving Past the Myths and Embracing the Opportunities

Autor/inn/en	Brown, Tom H.; Mbati, Lydia S.
Titel	Mobile Learning: Moving Past the Myths and Embracing the Opportunities
Quelle	In: International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 16 (2015) 2, S.115-135 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1492-3831
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Electronic Learning; Open Education; Distance Education; Educational Opportunities; Misconceptions; Educational Benefits; Educational Change; Constructivism (Learning); Andragogy; Educational Theories; Futures (of Society); Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Offene Erziehung; Offener Unterricht; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Missverständnis; Bildungsertrag; Bildungsreform; Andragogics; Andragogik; Educational theory; Theory of education; Bildungstheorie; Future; Society; Zukunft; Afrika
Abstract	Mobile learning (mLearning) in the open and distance learning landscape, holds promise and provides exciting new opportunities. In order to understand and embrace these opportunities within various contexts and circumstances it is imperative to understand the essence of the phenomenon. In this regard, we first need to understand the core fundamentals of mLearning and gain insight in what mLearning entails. Using critical reflection, this paper clarifies what mLearning is by invalidating myths and misperceptions related to mLearning. Acknowledging the lessons learnt through past experience, the authors then explore the opportunities that mLearning provides. mLearning challenges and risks are discussed to assist those who are keen to embrace these opportunities, in avoiding unnecessary risks and pitfalls. The paper concludes by sharing a few thoughts on the future of mLearning. These perspectives on mLearning seek to provide an overview of what mobile learning entails, recognise the achievements of mobile learning to date, and stimulate an appetite to embrace the opportunities in open and distance learning, while minimising the potential negative effects of technological, social and pedagogical change. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01