Advantages And Disadvantages Of Mobile

Abstract

Last two decades of 21 century are the witnesses of rapid changes in technology which affected the expectations and demands of every field completely. The field of education is also blessed by the technology . Innovations in Technology brought changes in traditional education and made it available for every one by e-learning. Formal class room teaching is taking a different shape by using computers and laptops. Establishing an infrastructure for traditional classrooms and for e- learning to provide quality education in India is a expensive and time taking process. E-learning is not portable and easy to use everywhere and any time. Here comes a new dimension of education, m- learning as a solution. Now a days e-learning is forwarding

mobile learning is not the replacement of traditional education. But it is developing as a dimension of education. M-learning is a best tool for keeping the education in ones pocket and for making existing education system more stronger .in present era mobiles are playing great role in sharing information and getting bits of knowledge. But only limited person are using educational features of mobile .maximum people are engaged only in social sights and playing games .mobile learning is in its initial phase facing various technical educational and social challenges and barriers. there is lack of good infrastructure and policies for providing m-learning .data charges are high and net connectivity is slow .peoples are not aware of handling mobile properly. Digital library e -books and mobile apps are not sufficient .In spite of various challenges and barrier m learning has a great importance in educational field due to its benefits .mobile learning is next generation of e learning and makes education ubiquitous .m-learning provides individual learning as well as group learning. provides facility of recording and saving and makes learning more entertaining and knowledgeable .providing the good and quality education to each and every section of nation is a big issue in front of policy makers and m learning is the probable answer of this great issue. this is the right time for being serious about m-learning and including it in educational policies. To strengthen m-learning in future technology should be accessible to every one. Cost of devices and data charges should be affordable. Ability of devices for collecting and analyzing of massive data should increased. Work should be done on increasing battery backup and screen size for displaying clear image