Benefits of m-learning in higher education

Authors

  • Javier Fombona Cadavieco
  • M.ª Ángeles Pascual Sevillano
Keywords: Higher education, ICT, mobile devices, mobile learning, ubiquitous learning.

Abstract

Mobile devices are a new media support and challenge to educational approaches in three dimensions: spatial, temporal and social. However, the possibilities of these resources in education have hardly been studied. This research identifies the salient features of mobile devices and the benefits to be gained in the development of competence in higher education, taking into account the potential of these devices. The goal is to make an application catalogue of mobile devices used by young people between the ages of 18 and 26 years in college environments in ways that contribute to the development of conceptual skills, application and attitude. The observation of the use of these tools indicates that potential speed and data management facilitates the integration in networks in real time, the addition of virtual identities and interaction with complex educational platforms. Application of this technology offers another opportunity in the spread of knowledge.

 

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Published
04-12-2013
How to Cite
Fombona Cadavieco, J., & Pascual Sevillano, M. Ángeles. (2013). Benefits of m-learning in higher education. Educatio Siglo XXI, 31(2), 211–234. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/educatio/article/view/187171
Issue
Vol. 31 No. 2 (2013): Pedagogía Social. La evolución de una idea
Section
Artículos

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