M-Learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies, and learning that reflects a focus on how society and its institutions can accommodate and support an increasingly mobile population.
Subject
E-Learning
M-Learning
Instant communication.
Synchronous and spontaneous.
Flexible, 24/7 instantaneous messaging without geographic boundaries and travel time.
Rich communication and reduced inhibitions.
Place
Text and graphics-based instructions.
Lecture in classroom or internet labs.
Instructor to Student Communication
Student to Student Communication
Feedback to Student
Assignments & Tests
Lecture in classroom or internet labs.
Learning anywhere, anytime.
Pedagogical Change
Time-delayed, passive communication, asynchronous, and scheduled.
One-to-one basis, both asynchronous & synchronous. Customized instruction and performance-based grading. Real-life cases, less paper, less printing, & lower cost.
Voice, graphics & animation-based instructions. Learning in the field or while mobile.
E-mail to e-mail, dedicated time, travel time.
Poor communication due to group consciousness.
One-to-one basis, typically asynchronous and delayed. Simulations & lab-based experiments. Standardized instruction. Paper-based.
In-class or on computer. Dedicated and restricted amount of time. Standard tests, usually delayed feedback, and fixed-length tests.
Any location. 24/7 instantaneous and any amount of time possible. Individualized tests. Instant feedback possible. Flexible number of questions.