The Growth of m-Learning and the Growth of Mobile Computing:  Parallel developments

Caudill, Jason

The Growth of m-Learning and the Growth of Mobile Computing: Parallel developments

Source Publication

International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning

Date Issued

January 1, 2007

Author(s)

Caudill, Jason

Permanent URI

https://trace.tennessee.edu/handle/20.500.14382/48785

Abstract

m-Learning is made possible by the existence and application of mobile hardware and networking technology. By exploring the capabilities of these technologies, it is possible to construct a picture of how different components of m-Learning can be implemented. This paper will explore the major technologies currently in use: portable digital assistants (PDAs), Short Message Service (SMS) messaging via mobile phone, and podcasts via MP3 players.