6 Benefits of Mobile Learning
Delaney Caulfield
Feel attached to your phone? You’re not the only one. So, why not take advantage of that urge to scroll by turning it into something productive instead.
Mobile learning, or mLearning as it’s also known, is the process of learning using a mobile device, like a smartphone or tablet.
With mobile learning, you can learn on the go. Whatever your interests are – learning a language, expanding your knowledge about a certain subject, or just overall personal development – there’s an app for that.
As you can imagine, having the power to learn just about anything in the palm of your hand has several benefits.
1. It’s Flexible and Accessible
You don’t need a laptop to learn, just an internet connection.
Whether you’re commuting on transit, hanging out on a lunch break, or vacationing somewhere, if you’ve got internet, you’ve got an opportunity for learning. And it’s not just the flexibility of access that makes it beneficial for learners. With closed captions, audio narration, subtitles, and more – all of which SkillBuilder® LMS offers – mobile learning content is widely accessible to all types of learners.
As simple as opening an app, you have instant access to catch up on whatever you’re jonesing to learn.
2. Personalized Learning
Learn at your own pace and in your own style.
Everyone learns differently and mobile learning supports all types of media – audio, video, images, presentations, etc. If you learn better through videos than text, then you can choose exactly that!
Not to mention, platforms that offer mobile learning tend to use a mix of data analytics and artificial intelligence to create personalized learning pathways based on the learners’ performance, preferences and progress. So, rather than having a generic block of information to get through that ends in a quiz, you have dynamic stepping stones to real progress that you can access when you feel like checking in.
3. Cost Effective
One app to rule them all.
There’s no need to buy costly textbooks, learning materials, and other supplies. And if you’re a business searching for a way to deliver course content, mobile learning means you don’t need to rent a space, hire an instructor, cover their expenses and all the rest.
All around, mobile learning is an affordable alternative to other traditional (and expensive) education methods.
4. It’s More Engaging
Interactive elements just make it more fun to learn.
Bitesize modules full of multimedia, gamified learning experiences, interactive quizzes, and leaderboards can make it more engaging for learners to absorb information and stay motivated to keep going. It’s been shown that this also leads to better retention and a deeper understanding of the course content.
5. Facilitates Continuous Learning
Keep up with change.
In this fast-paced world, mobile learning offers instructors the ability to easily update online materials, which means learners can engage with the content more regularly, reinforcing their knowledge and skills over time.
The ease of being able to complete lessons at your own pace can empower learners to explore more topics, become more productive and be motivated to perform at their best.
6. Offers Real Time Collaboration
Get in touch with others.
Knowledge sharing is encouraged with mobile learning through channels like discussion forums, virtual classrooms, and live webinars. You can get in touch with your teacher and fellow learners to share ideas and build community. You don’t have to learn in a silo. Reach out and connect with others to offer, or ask for, support.
If you want to concentrate on something other than those pet videos you see on social media, try out mobile learning, and learn something new today!
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Delaney Caulfield
Delaney graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Cultural Studies. After working in an assortment of industries, she spent nearly a decade sharpening her writing and editing skills in the fast-paced field of journalism. Now she works as an Instructional Designer with BaseCorp where she enjoys flexing her passion for learning and creativity.