Let's first look at various definitions available out there:
- A variety of meanings are attached to this emerging paradigm. Some definitions include the aspects which characterise mobile services - such as location independence (Vavoula & Sharples, 2002); others focus on technology related features such as the wireless network infrastructure (Leung & Chan, 2003). Yet another perspective on mLearning relates to its position in relation to the other members of the family of contemporary learning paradigms: distance, online, face-to-face and flexible learning (flexible learning is also known as hybrid, mixed, blended learning).
- M-learning is the term given to the delivery of training by means of mobile devices such as Mobile Phones, PDAs and digital audio players, as well as digital cameras and voice recorders, pen scanners etc. M-learners are seeking lessons in small, manageable formats that they can undertake when it suits them.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-learning
- MOBILE LEARNING (m-learning) refers to the use of mobile and pocket IT devices, such as PDAs, mobile phones, and laptops in teaching and learning. (Karen, 2003) It also means people can learn and gain information just from their pocket devices. There is no need to go to the classroom or sit in front of their work station because they can still learn while in sitting in traffic, waiting in line, or even during a trip.
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