THE CURRENT PERSPECTIVES, THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF MOBILE LEARNING

Keskin N. O., Metcalf D.

TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, vol.10, no.2, pp.202-208, 2011 (SSCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.202-208
  • Keywords: Mobile learning, m-learning theories and m-learning practices
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Mobile learning (m-learning) is a highly popular multidisciplinary study field around the world. It has attracted a great deal of attention from researchers in different disciplines who have realized the potential to apply mobile technologies to enchance learning. Thus, mobile learning has been defined differently by different people. This study is a review of m-learning literature for understanding and discussion of current perspectives and theories in mobile learning. Additionally, some m-learning practices that are implemented in different sectors such as corporate, university and military have been mentioned.