The Importance Of Mobile Learning

E-learning curriculum has formed the foundation of educational system for many students. For the last decades, e-learning has been on continuous rise, and has become a more reliable method through improvements in learning technologies. Today, interactivity and motivation for leaners are key channels by which teachers instill and deliver knowledge (Wang, 2011).According to Robert Gajewski (2007), e-learning delivery of engineering software instruction and training has become the recognized trend in the education markets. A vast majority of software instructors are pursuing e-learning platforms as the preferred avenues of instruction delivery due to the actual and perceived benefits associated with such approach. In order to provide an effective

1). The focus of mobile learning is on mobility, since mobile learning is achieved by use of mobile devices and wireless communication (Osang et al 2013, p. 1). Interest in mobile learning has increased dramatically in the last few years within developed countries because of the fast developments in mobile technologies, wireless networks, as well as specifications of current mobile devices (Almarwani 2011, p.2). Basically, today’s mobile phones carry powerful functions similar to personal computers. Mobile learning is an up-and-coming technology to support education and it is perceived as a promising tool that can come up with new innovative practice within the education sector (Chambo et al 2013, p. 1). While studies show that there are various negatives and positives of using mobile learning, people are beginning to accept using mobile phones in education even in secondary institutions (Osang et al 2013, p. 3). Accordingly, there is a need for a study that explores risks and opportunities for learners and their educators’ perceptions on mobile learning. The views of learners and educators remain essential in the adoption and usage of mobile learning since it affects leaning and teaching as well (Walker 2013,

The availability of online content which can be accessed easily using mobile devices enable teachers to access immense array of educational materials and information for supporting and supplementing classroom instruction (Oyaid 2012, p.25). Secondly, mobile phones facilitate enhanced administrative between schools, students, teachers as well as parents. Lastly, mobile phones can improve professional development of teachers by supporting mentoring and supervision for teachers for junior teachers and through facilitating participation of teachers in online professional communities (UNESCO 2010, p.10).

However, as studies indicate, mobile learning comes up with several risks. As Osang et al. (2013, p.8) they indicates, mobile learning might add complexity to teaching. This is because teachers are forced to also focus on course website, learning the new technology and classroom technology. Additionally, mobile technology adds an extra layer of intricacy and preparation and may also encompass repackaging course content to fit mobile devices (Osang et al 2013,