E-learning, also commonly referred to as online learning or distance learning, have played an important role in many students’ lifestyle. The way e-learning has help students in their academics is by allowing them to accommodate their daily schedules. The method of e-learning has given students the flexibility, person-centered approach and interests in such an innovative learning environment.
Both e-learning and traditional learning has their own set of pros and cons. For example, a student might choose either-or of the two learning environments based on what they are interested; however, how effective they will be as a student?
According to the periodical entitled, Leveraging mobile technology for sustainable seamless learning: a research agenda, the authors discuss about the effectiveness of using technology as a learning tool for collaboration between classmates and teacher. The research performed by the authors have shown that students using Pocket PCs (PPC) have made collaboration much more easier. The use of PPCs have allowed students to engage themselves in using their thinking skills to gather information and share any information to classmates and teacher.
Consequently, the use of PPCs as a technology tool enables students to understand that technical issues will occur and e-learning itself, will have obstacles when maintaining such a demanding learning environment. For example, a common issue is the lack of access to high-speed internet. Many countries do not have