Mobile Learning - Technology trends and innovation

Social media and mobile technology, coupled with an increasing demand for performance-based learning are influencing learner behavior. As far as social networking and collaborative learning are concerned, the role of mobile devices as primary tools for active learning acquires special relevance. Thus, mobile learning in a social & collaborative environment is characterized by connected workers across the globe, besides the availability of social networking platforms, access to expertise, ability to access, create, and share content freely. Organizations are increasingly looking at mobile devices for their learning and development activities with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) assuming an important role and emerging as a cost-effective solution. In addition, developing customized mobile apps that help access learning content while on-the-go, and contain collaborative elements has emerged as another crucial trend.