{"id":1865,"date":"2020-07-28T13:57:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T13:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/?p=1865"},"modified":"2025-10-15T09:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:07","slug":"mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Learning: 7 Essentials for You Not to Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mobile learning has paved the way for a new era of ubiquitous learning. With the current advancement in technology and considering the recent worldwide emergency of COVID-19, many educational institutions have been forced to convert to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/school-remote-learning-5-tips-to-create-perfect-virtual-classroom\/\">online learning<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Nevertheless, more attention has been recently directed towards the use of mobile phones in learning. Mobile learning has proven its efficiency over physical education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Being one of the modern learning methods, many courses and training materials about mobile learning have been recently given to learners all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Era of Online Learning | Niema Moshiri | TEDxUCSD\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5JKgUoY9pTg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/skolera.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As is case in anything newly introduced, mobile learning has advantages and disadvantages. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, according to recent events, conferences, and research articles in which mobile learning is overly discussed, the advantages are much more dominant.<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-request-a-free-demo\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hSleyj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Get started Skolera for FREE<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d406b81682f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d406b81682f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#Technology_in_Education_Enables_Learning_and_Development\" >Technology in Education Enables Learning and Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#Virtual_Classroom_vs_Physical_Classroom\" >Virtual Classroom vs. Physical Classroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#The_Father_of_the_Cell_Phone_Door_to_Mobile_Learning\" >The Father of the Cell Phone: Door to Mobile Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#What_is_Mobile_Learning\" >What is Mobile Learning?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#1_Advanced_Mobile_Phones_Features_in_the_Widespread_Use_of_Mobile_Learning\" >1. Advanced Mobile Phone\u2019s Features in the Widespread Use of Mobile Learning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#1_The_Camera\" >1. The Camera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#2_Internet_Access\" >2. Internet Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#3_M-Learning_Needs_Storage\" >3. M-Learning Needs Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#4_Microsoft_Office_Availability\" >4. Microsoft Office Availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#2_What_are_the_Differences_between_Mobile_Learning_and_Online_Learning\" >2. What are the Differences between Mobile Learning and Online Learning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#3_What_is_Distinct_about_Mobile_Learning_in_Education\" >3. What is Distinct about Mobile Learning in Education?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#4_Mobile_Learning_Has_Drawbacks_Though\" >4. Mobile Learning Has Drawbacks Though<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#5_Mobile_Learning_within_the_Classroom\" >5. Mobile Learning within the Classroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#6_Mobile_Learning_How_Good_Is_It\" >6. Mobile Learning: How Good Is It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#7_Exploring_Mobile_Learning_Advantages_with_Skolera_School_App\" >7. Exploring Mobile Learning Advantages with Skolera School App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#1_Mobile_in_Education_Parents_View\" >1. Mobile in Education: Parents View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#2_Skolera_LMS_Teachers_App\" >2. Skolera LMS Teachers App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-learning-5-essentials-for-you-not-to-miss\/#3_Student_on_Mobile\" >3. Student on Mobile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technology_in_Education_Enables_Learning_and_Development\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Technology in Education Enables Learning and Development<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To provide an in-depth knowledge about mobile learning, we have to shed some light on virtual learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Virtual learning is an educational environment in which teachers and students can establish communication, interaction, and collaborative learning (here are\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/1566-2lms-5-qualities-to-be-your-students-tavourite-teacher\/\">5 Qualities to Be Your Students Favourite Teacher<\/a><\/span><\/span>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0It is something beyond physical education. If you have a laptop, a computer, or a smartphone, and you have a good Internet connection, congratulations! <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can start your virtual learning process immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Virtual learning can be performed by either a video or an audio conferencing through using the best learning apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Classroom_vs_Physical_Classroom\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Virtual Classroom vs. Physical Classroom<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Although the virtual and physical classrooms differ in terms of tools and methods, they undoubtedly share the same educational goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On one hand, in a physical classroom, a student is able to see the teacher and classmates physically. He\/she has all the learning materials at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0The teacher provides them with hands-on activities. A physical classroom session is known as an \u201cinstructor-led\u201d session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It means that the teacher is in control and has all the cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On the other hand, the virtual classroom is known as a \u201cstudent-centered\u201d class. It opens the gate for more engagement and interaction from students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4043721.jpg\" alt=\"m learning - mobile learning app - advantages of online learning\" width=\"494\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4043721.jpg 494w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4043721-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Credit: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-vector\/online-certification-with-student_9113946.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freepic<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In a virtual classroom, the teacher also uses a digital white board as in the physical classroom. He\/she can upload all the working sheets, videos, and audios for all students to see at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A virtual classroom has also tools for class control as in the physical classroom. Some educative <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/school-management-system-demo\">apps<\/a><\/span><\/span> provide the teachers with the option of muting\/unmuting a student\u2019s voice and also with the \u201craising hand\u201d option that allows students to speak only when they are permitted to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Due to the clear advantages of the online learning methods in education, many school managers (read <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-school-management-system\/\">The 2020 Guide to School Management System<\/a><\/span>) have started applying virtual learning through using trusted teaching apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Father_of_the_Cell_Phone_Door_to_Mobile_Learning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>The Father of the Cell Phone: Door to Mobile Learning<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Martin Cooper, a holder of Master&#8217;s degree in electrical engineering from the IIT, is nicknamed as the \u201cFather of the Mobile Phone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0He is the one who initiated this worldly change that has impacted all aspects of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Working in the research and development department of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Motorola<\/span><\/span> and diving into the wireless communications industry enabled him to introduce Motorola\u2019s first cell phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/t1larg.martin.cooper.jpg\" alt=\"martin cooper - father of cell phone and mobiles \" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/t1larg.martin.cooper.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/t1larg.martin.cooper-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Credit: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">CNN&#8217;s<\/span><\/span> Special by Tas Anjarwalla<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Later, he left Motorola and founded his own company that became one of the main competitors of his former company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In fact, <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cooper<\/span> succeeded in changing people\u2019s life in a 180 degree turn. He was able to increase connection among people and hence improve their productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is worth mentioning the following quote about mobile learning in his 2019\u2019s article, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/331174464_Mobile_phones_Impacts_challenges_and_predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research Gate<\/a><\/span><\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><em>\u00a0\u201cWe predict a society in which mobile-phone-enhanced education occurs 24 hours a day everywhere-not just in the classroom.\u201d<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Mobile_Learning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What is Mobile Learning?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mobile learning is a new way for delivering learning content through smartphones, tablets, iPhones, PDAs, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Imagine that you are a student who is out for a few days trip and you do not have a laptop? \u00a0Then, your teacher posts an important note on the school app (know more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/skolera-lms-launches-its-newest-features-for-v-6-0\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\">Best Features of the Teacher&#8217;s Interface<\/span><\/a> in Skolera learning management system).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How will you know about it if your school app is not mobile-friendly? Here, mobile learning apps have come to make our life much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They act as a mediator between teachers and students. Students can access the school communication app from their mobile phones anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Have a look now at our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/skolera?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skolera YouTube Channel<\/a><\/span><\/span> to learn more about mastering mobile learning apps and virtual learning in school.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-request-a-free-demo\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hSleyj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Join Skolera Now for FREE<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Advanced_Mobile_Phones_Features_in_the_Widespread_Use_of_Mobile_Learning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1. Advanced Mobile Phone\u2019s Features in the Widespread Use of Mobile Learning<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Camera\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1. The Camera<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Students can use the mobile camera during educational trips to take photos that they need in their research and graduation projects as in the field of architectural engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They do not have to upload them to their PC, computer, or laptop for exchange with their colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They can just exchange these photos through using one of the mobile phone\u2019s communication apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0They can also use the video option to make a presentation instead of wasting a very long time writing word documents or making a PowerPoint presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Internet_Access\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2. Internet Access<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The most popular Internet browsers can now be installed as apps on mobile phones, a fact that has laid the first stone for effective usage of Internet in education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This makes the research process run smoothly since students can easily gather data at any time and at any place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_M-Learning_Needs_Storage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3. M-Learning Needs Storage<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Having a cell phone with enough storage is crucial in using modern portable devices in education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Students can download e-books, educational videos, and many other learning materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Microsoft_Office_Availability\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4. Microsoft Office Availability<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is very promising to have Microsoft Office app on some advanced smart phones, despite the fact that it needs more development to equal its PC efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_the_Differences_between_Mobile_Learning_and_Online_Learning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2. What are the Differences between Mobile Learning and Online Learning?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/news.mit.edu\/2016\/seymour-papert-pioneer-of-constructionist-learning-dies-0801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seymour Papert<\/a><\/span> said \u201cYou can\u2019t teach people everything they need to know. The best you can do is position them whether they can find what they need to know when they need to know it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">E-learning is a time-consuming process. Learners have to stay for a long period of time watching or listening to acquire the information they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, mobile learning provides learners with bite-sized information. Therefore, they can get what they want in almost half of the time that e-learning might require from them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Additionally, this type of electronic education or micro-learning demands an appropriate setting for your laptop, computer, or PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1867 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/32915.jpg\" alt=\"m learning app - Modern learning methods - m learning benefits- student on mobile\" width=\"456\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/32915.jpg 456w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/32915-286x300.jpg 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On the contrary, m-learning enables you to learn at any place even when you are on a taxi or a flight. For more about this you may check Nilcan and Ferid\u2019s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/257716228_Is_M-learning_Versus_E-learning_or_are_They_Supporting_Each_Other\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">article<\/a> <\/span><\/span>about the difference between e-learning and m-learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mobile Learning facilitates the interaction between students and their teachers (Have you read our article <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/classroom-management-technologies-five-advantages\/\">Classroom Management Technologies: 5 Need to Know Things Now<\/a><\/span><\/span>?) as feedback can be easily received during a session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can just get the information and have an assessment at the same time. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, in e-learning, there is a gap of time between getting the information and being prepared for putting this information into practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many edapps depend on new learning methods and not just offering content to read or an instructor to listen to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They offer new styles that are appropriate for the students\u2019 way of thinking like gamified learning, videos, and audios.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_Distinct_about_Mobile_Learning_in_Education\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3. What is Distinct about Mobile Learning in Education?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">M-learning benefits have been brilliantly clear nowadays. For example, distance is not something to be considered in m-learning as the students can study from any place all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Time is not an issue to be considered too as the learning content is accessible at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">M-learning also reduces stress especially in quizzes. Having a quiz at home while drinking a cup of coffee is much less stressful than having it at school where you have to follow some restrictive rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In general, online learning immunes the students with a wider variety of the online educational hubs which enable them to widen their knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/mobile-learning-advantages-disadvantages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Thomas<\/a><\/span><\/span> has mentioned this advantage in his article about the advantages and disadvantages of mobile learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Additionally, one of the benefits of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/228637407_Defining_mobile_learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">m-learning<\/a><\/span><\/span> is that it reduces frustration as not all students can learn the same way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><em>\u201cTechnology is enabling our need to be mobile. We want to ensure that learning matches our lifestyle.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> \u2014<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cornerstone.edu\/blog-post\/ten-ways-your-smartphone-can-help-you-learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Bingham<\/a><\/span><\/span>, President and CEO of the Association for Talent Development, formerly ASTD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">People no longer have the possibility to stay for a very long time on a laptop or computer watching a session to get the information they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mobile_Learning_Has_Drawbacks_Though\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4. Mobile Learning Has Drawbacks Though<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The context in which this educative learning method is used must be taken into consideration. For example, in the rural community, the availability of good Internet connection may be somewhat poor in some countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Also, there might be some electricity issues. The usage of advanced smart phones and tablets in the rural community is not as wide as in the urban community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Another drawback for m-learning is that there may be some distractions during the learning process as students may receive social media notifications that they are forced to open and check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here comes the role of parents who should train their children on how to distinguish between using mobile in education and using it in entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Last but not least, students and teachers may encounter software or hardware problems during a session or in having a quiz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example, watching a small screen and using a mobile phone\u2019s keyboard may not be as smooth as using a computer or a laptop or this may vary according to the type of the mobile phone itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/school-management-system-demo.aspx?utm_source=engblog&amp;utm_medium=mobilelearning20\">recent mobile<\/a><\/span><\/span> education apps are designed with specific features to be mobile-friendly and to break down some of the above-mentioned barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/skolera?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skolera YouTube Channel<\/a><\/span><\/span> offers you many educational videos on using mobile learning, creating a virtual classroom if you are a teacher, managing your school successfully if you are a school administrator, and follow up on student&#8217;s performance if you are a parent.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-request-a-free-demo\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hSleyj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Create Free Account<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mobile_Learning_within_the_Classroom\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5. Mobile Learning within the Classroom<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many countries all over the world have started to apply mobile technology in education. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Most of the online educational applications can now be installed on smart phones and tablets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Students are able to search for any information they want using their smartphones instead of having to go to the school library and get buried in books.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, teachers can upload all teaching materials on the learning app so that they can be available for students permanently and to save the time that may be spent in printing out papers for all students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This way, students will be able to access the teaching materials including images, worksheets, videos, and audios at any time and at any place even in bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also, students do not have to write their own research papers and long essays and then proceed with printing. Instead, they can make a ten-minute video or audio discussing their research topics and the assignment is over!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This saves time and effort and makes the learning process more interesting for both teachers and students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Another important benefit that should be mentioned is that a teacher can contact parents through a school learning app by sending messages and parents receive notifications for these messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This also saves time parents\u2019 time as they do not need to go to school and discuss a specific matter with the teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Mobile_Learning_How_Good_Is_It\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">6. Mobile Learning: How Good Is It?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mobile learning saves efforts for students as they can send their homework to teachers for correction through the e-learning app instead of having to carry it as a hard copy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0In a similar way, this facilitates the teaching process for teachers as they do not have to stay at school for a long time correcting quizzes and homework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exams schedules, announcements of trips, and important events can also be posted on the school app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This video for Mohamed Ally, a Professor at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athabascau.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Athabasca University<\/a><\/span>, about the importance of mobile learning is worth watching:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Overview of Mobile Learning for Education\" width=\"618\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x1DJdVl6dTM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/skolera.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Exploring_Mobile_Learning_Advantages_with_Skolera_School_App\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">7. Exploring <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mobile Learning <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Advantages with Skolera School App<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mobile_in_Education_Parents_View\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1. Mobile in Education: Parents View<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In no way can the best learning apps ever replace face-to-face communication. However, it definitely saves a lot of time and energy, doesn&#8217;t it? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Learning management system school apps, e.g., Skolera, help parents have an overall view of the whole educational process their children pass through. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Skolera LMS app is, essentially, more of a school communication app for parents. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Announcing a parents meeting, alerting a parent of a behaviour note, notifying them of progress, growth, strengths, or weakness points, keeping them informed, asking them questions, immediately responding to any concerns, all of this is something <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/school-administration-and-management-what-you-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">school managers<\/span><\/a><\/span> can offer parents when acquiring Skolera!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Skolera_LMS_Teachers_App\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2. Skolera LMS Teachers App<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">According to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aspirehealthcorp.com\/2016\/08\/teamwork-parents-and-teachers-working-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Carol A. Gooch<\/span><\/a><\/span>, M.S., LPC, LCDC, LMFT, a mental health professional and a former school teacher and school counselor, it&#8217;s extremely essential for teachers and parents to communicate together for the benefit of the student: their shared goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Both parents and teachers have a different set of knowledge that put together are a wonder to the child&#8217;s growth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One the one hand, teachers have knowledge of teaching strategies, classroom management, and educative learning policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On the other hand, parents have detailed background knowledge on the student. The physical, mental, and social history of the student is filled in by the parents. Therefore, Skolera encourages the positive collaboration of both sides by providing the technology to do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here are some of the benefits of Skolera&#8217;s teachers <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/skolera?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a><\/span><\/span> in facilitating communication between parents and teachers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Attendance:<\/strong> smoothly and quickly checking students attendance one by one (checking absent, late, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Grading Assignments:<\/strong> submitting feedback on assignments or quizzes through pop-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Posts:<\/strong> Immediately sharing videos, links, or educational files with students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Student_on_Mobile\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3. Student on Mobile<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Easily communicates with the teacher through the mobile learning school app Skolera<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Immediately sees notifications of exams, quizzes, assignments, and post sharing from the teacher<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To conclude, using mobile phone in learning has become one of the most successful invasions of the age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Both teachers and students have started to use mobile phones as their most appealing educational approach. Consequently, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/motivate-your-students-via-lms\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">students\u2019 motivation<\/span><\/a><\/span> and interaction have been noticeably increased. That&#8217;s why i<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">t is very important to cope with the age changes for the sake of the future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>To know more on m-learning and how to best use it in your school at any time, check our blog on a regular basis. You can also know more about how to help manage your school through our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/school-management-system-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skolera website<\/a><\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-request-a-free-demo\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hSleyj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Book FREE Live Demo Now<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s41239-018-0091-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s41239-018-0091-4<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/digital-learning\/article\/2019\/02\/27\/mobile-devices-transform-classroom-experiences-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/digital-learning\/article\/2019\/02\/27\/mobile-devices-transform-classroom-<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">experiences-and<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mobile learning has paved the way for a new era of ubiquitous learning. With the current advancement in technology and considering the recent worldwide emergency of COVID-19, many educational institutions have been forced to convert to online learning. \u00a0Nevertheless, more attention has been recently directed towards the use of mobile phones in learning. 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