Shahid Islam Wains
ABSTRACT
Wireless and mobile technology has transformed the didactic world. M-Learning is an emerging field which blends wireless technology and mobile computing to educate the world. This study investigates the effectiveness and viability of cellular technology to teach and train distance learners. The research answers following questions with reference to distance learning in Pakistan but not limited to it: Is this feasible to use cellular technology to educate people on mass scale? How can cellular technology help the Government of Pakistan face the challenge of providing education for all? What can be the motivations for the use of cellular technology instead of TV, radio and internet? What can be the limitations that may hinder the use of mobile devices for learning purpose? The distance learning models of Allama Iqbal Open University of Pakistan (AIOU) and Virtual University of Pakistan (VU) are studied to address the readiness of M-Learning environment in such universities.
It is found that cellular technology can increase the efficacy of distance education. It is well suited to teach the language skills and information technology courses. We can use cellular technology as a supplement to the existing learning technologies to reaching huge student masses, in a timely and cost effective manner, through a variety of devices and over a diverse terrain.
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Index Terms
- Integrating m-learning with e-learning
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