4.M – Learning
E-learning facilitated by hand-held devices, such as mobile phones, Palms, pocket PCs,tablets and personal digital assistants (PDAs), is called “m-learning”. These technologies offer communication channels via e-mail, access to the Internet and voice and text messaging. Learning and teaching via mobile devices also is growing rapidly because they offer certain advantages (e.g. they are cheaper and easier to carry and handle than desktops and provide instant access to educational material). Learners can share lessons plans, exchange advice, opinions and tips or immediately apply their knowledge, such as in on-the-job and just-in- time training.
