A recent review of research on mobile learning by Dr. Naomi Norman surveyed benefits for mobile learning as perceived by members of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. While there may be a few items missing, this is about as complete a list as you get:
- Convenience (learning location)
- Convenience (timely learning)
- Reassurance
- Flexibility
- Relevance
- Control of learning
- Quick and easy access to information
- Quick and easy communication
- Easy knowledge sharing
- Improved learner confidence
- Supported decision making
- Improved care
- Fits many learning styles
- Choice
- Good use of ‘dead time’
- Lends itself to informal learning
- Convenience (assessment location)
- Convenience (timely assessment)
- Easy evidence collection (for e-portfolios)
- Immediacy of assessment feedback
- Easy reference to previous assessments
- Easy repeating self-assessment
- Easy contact with mentors
- Consistency
- Efficiency and cost savings
- Wide reach
- Appeal across the board
There are lots of stats in this report, so read it for the details. To get a copy, click here.
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