Technology has been introduced into the classroom for decades. With the emergence of cloud computing and the gradual popularization of smaller and more portable minicomputers and other devices with network functions (such as tablets and smart phones), classroom education may gradually be replaced by technology. M-Learning enables learners to learn from anywhere they choose through mobile devices. Although there are still some doubts about mobile learning, it has gradually spread, especially more and more schools use online learning, which makes the trend of mobile learning continue and spread gradually.
Whether you are a teacher or a student, you must have heard of mobile learning, and you may want to know the significance of this to representative education in primary schools, universities or workplaces. Here, we provide some main trends about mobile learning to help you know more about how mobile learning has shaped new learning methods in the 2 1 century, and may change our teaching, learning and interaction.
1. Integration based on learning place. It has become more and more common for mobile learning to seamlessly connect different locations using technology. A good example is the use of this technology in museums. Visitors can use mobile devices to listen to the collections of related projects in museums. New york Museum of Natural History has excellent mobile technology to guide visitors and let them enjoy a better art appreciation experience. Of course, mobile technology can not only be implemented in museums, but also provide virtual campus visits for students or parents in some universities. With the increase of the number of smartphone users, this trend will be faster and faster.
2. Management of online courses. In recent years, online course management such as Moodle and Blackboard has a large number of users. This management system is popular because students can access it from computers or even mobile devices (such as smart phones or tablets, such as iPad). Students, teachers and parents can easily check their grades, upload their homework and check their homework, so that they can participate in the education process more conveniently and practically.
3. E-books are getting ahead. One of the largest book retailers in Amazon.com has sold more e-books than traditional books in the past year. The same is true of the book sales giant Barnes & Noble Bookstore. E-books are steadily becoming a part of American daily life. E-books are slowly being introduced into the classroom. California is planning to digitize students' textbooks. This can not only save costs, but also update the course content quickly and avoid the outdated teaching materials, which will be quite popular among teachers and students.
4. Cloud technology in schools. In recent years, cloud technology is a very popular word. Large technology companies such as Microsoft and Apple have successively pushed their cloud technology equipment and applications, and the school has not ignored this popular technology. More and more schools use cloud technology to provide and exchange information and reduce budgets. Cloud technology is a low-cost new technology, perhaps because it is simple to use and allows users to easily obtain information anywhere. The field of education from primary school to graduate school is everywhere. Whether teaching eucalyptus or learning eucalyptus, as long as it is stored in the cloud, users can intercept data anytime and anywhere with any mobile device. In an increasingly mobile world and classroom, cloud computing is not only a trend, but also may become the norm of information management in the next decade.
5. Bring mobile devices into the classroom. In recent years, most children have mobile devices, and schools have seized this opportunity to turn these gadgets from distracting devices into learning tools for classroom teaching. From mobile phones to laptops, more and more teachers and students bring scientific and technological products into the classroom and make good use of them. Many studies have emphasized the benefits of scientific and technological products in improving test scores and increasing college enrollment. However, in many areas, due to the lack of funds, it is impossible to provide every student with scientific and technological equipment. Therefore, the school encourages students to bring their own scientific and technological equipment, which can reduce the financial burden of the school and enhance the learning experience.
6. Online cooperative learning. Nowadays, most places have good network equipment, and a large number of people can use mobile phone signals to surf the Internet. Schools have used the Internet as a learning tool in many aspects, and online cooperative learning is developing rapidly. This means that every student can participate in learning projects and online interaction. Many schools use blogs to let students share their study projects and personal thoughts. Other schools make their own broadcasts. There are also some schools that require students to create a multimedia website. These projects are not only conducive to students' learning and teamwork, but also enable students to learn practical science and technology in the future academic field or workplace. This popularization of science and technology in the field of education is unlikely to fade.
7. The rise of tablet computers. Tablets come in many shapes and sizes. As they become smaller and more portable, they are becoming quite common devices in American classrooms. In recent years, IPAD has become more and more popular in the classroom. Students can play educational games with IPAD. In addition, App applications are also very popular in schools all over the country, and millions of apps have been sold. The learning and teaching achievements of students and teachers have confirmed the practicability of tablet computer as a learning tool.
8. Use social networking sites in the field of education. When Facebook was founded, its function was only to connect college students with each other. Now, almost everyone has a cyberspace to connect people scattered in the online world. In fact, many professors began to use social media as an important medium to contact students, trigger discussions and transmit information. Since most college students can access social networking sites from mobile phones or other mobile devices, no matter how busy they are, no matter where they are, there is no reason for students not to participate in course discussions on social networking sites. Although social networking sites are still controversial in education, with the development of Twitter and Facebook, social networking sites can gradually provide students with a more perfect and powerful educational experience.
9. study a little. There is always a criticism of generations of young people, that is, their attention is very short. Whether this is true or not, educators are developing tools to provide a small amount of learning. These small-scale studies and education may make students only touch a small amount of new educational content at a time, making it easier for them to absorb and understand the increasing amount of information. Mobile devices are a perfect extension of this concept, allowing learners to learn in a short time, even when waiting in line, taking a bus or sitting on the sofa.
10. Mobile learning for workplace training. Mobile learning is not only in schools, but also a part of vocational training, providing information and new evaluation and testing methods. As many companies have provided their employees with smart phones, they are looking for the most effective way to use these devices. One way is for companies to use mobile learning to share professional knowledge, whether through blogs or a series of broadcasts. In addition, mobile devices are a good source of information reference. If employees encounter problems or unfamiliar situations, they can immediately answer their questions through mobile devices. Mobile devices can support employees, help them strengthen their study and make employees more confident. This is what every enterprise wants to build.