mobile learning is defined as "learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices A form of e-learning distance education, m-learners can use mobile device educational technology in many locations at their time convenience.

M-learning technologies include handheld computers, MP3 players, notebooks, mobile phones and tablets. M-learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies. Using mobile tools for creating learning aids and materials becomes an important part of informal learning.

M-learning is convenient in that it is accessible from virtually anywhere. Sharing is almost instantaneous among everyone using the same content, which leads to the reception of instant feedback and tips. This highly active process has proven to increase exam scores from the fiftieth to the seventieth percentile, and cut the dropout rate in technical fields by 22 percent.[4] M-learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small devices, filled with tailored learning contents.

mobile devices can be used in brick-and-mortar or online settings to enhance learning experiences.

The mobile phone (through text SMS notices) can be used especially for distance education or with students whose courses require them to be highly mobile and in particular to communicate information regarding availability of assignment results, venue changes and cancellations, etc. It can also be of value to business people, e.g. sales representatives who do not wish to waste time away from their busy schedules to attend formal training events.

The mobile phone (through text SMS notices) can be used especially for distance education or with students whose courses require them to be highly mobile and in particular to communicate information regarding availability of assignment results, venue changes and cancellations, etc. It can also be of value to business people, e.g. sales representatives who do not wish to waste time away from their busy schedules to attend formal training events.

The Good: Mobile devices facilitate online interaction between instructor and student, and student to student.

Blended learning takes the classroom out of a traditional brick-and-mortar setting. Students become part of virtual communities used for collaboration. Blended learning transitions away from a traditional teaching environment to a customized and interactive web platform for the user

The Bad: Anyone who has a mobile gadget knows that the short battery life and frequent changes of batteries are a great nuisance.

Add to this the absence of a common hardware platform; this makes it extremely difficult to develop content for use by all.

Devices may become outdated quickly and students have to keep combating obsolescence.

There is limited wireless bandwidth and chances are that it may further decrease with the number of users ever on the increase.

The Bottom Line: Mobile devices facilitate online interaction between instructor and student, and student to student.

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