Blog 8 - M-learning

   M-learning is commonly associated with videos, digital resources, and high-tech. However, it does not provide a complete picture of this new educational trend. Mobile gadgets with multiple functionalities can be useful learning aid. Furthermore, students born after the 4.0 revolution are more familiar with mobile devices than notebooks. They spend a lot of time on their phones, chatting with others on social media and playing games. As a result, if educators can include those interests into standard lesson plans, learners' academic performance and autonomy will improve.  (Pham et al., 2021)

  M-learning has its advantages such as optimizing multiple devices. M learning is flexible and accessible. Learners can complete their materials and complete lessons anytime and anywhere. It provides social collaboration and allows teachers to create communicative lessons. It allows microlearning and sends reminders to students. Instant is another important factor in mobile learning. Learners are able to get instant feedback while they are directly interacting with their material during their mobile learning process.

EdX

EdX is a famous, wide free massive online open courses. It provides its users free online courses from top institutions which they can complete the lessons anytime and anywhere so that it can be considered is an important example of mobile learning. 

Reference

Pham, Linh Le Nhat,  Nguyen, Hoang Tan, Le, Van Thi Kieu. (2021). Triggering students' learning autonomy using the combination of m-learning and gamification: A case study at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. Teaching English with Technology, 21(2), 66-91.