The Definition of Mobile Learning - Matthew Lynch, Tech Edvocate

Mobile learning is defined as a way to facilitate education by using devices like tablets and smartphones, and more than that. According to the Pew Research Center’s recent study, almost 77% of Americans own some kind of smartphone, which is a 35% increase since 2011. What’s more, 2.1 billion smartphones were being used worldwide in 2016. Could you imagine if all of those devices could be used as powerful educational tools, delivering personalized learning experiences right at your fingertips? The most important thing here is that geography is no longer an issue for students. If someone needs to learn, then they can, no questions asked. Whether they have a computer around, or where they live, becomes irrelevant. They are walking around with a supercomputer in their pockets daily that is more than powerful enough for educational purposes. 

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