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Smartphones and tablet computers are radically transforming how we access our shared knowledge sources by keeping us constantly connected to near-infinite volumes of raw data and information.
This article explores mLearning (mobile learning) and it make the point that m could also stand for me. Using a tool called frogMob (an open research tool) as well as other resources the article discusses "10 key themes that are likely to drive the development of mLearning initiatives in innovative directions."
They are:
* Continuous Learning
* Educational Leapfrogging
* A New Crop of Older, Lifelong Learners (and Educators)
* Breaking Gender Boundaries, Reducing Physical Burdens
* A New Literacy Emerges: Software Literacy
* Education's Long Tail
* Teachers and Pupils Trade Roles
* Synergies with Mobile Banking and Mobile Health Initiatives
*New Opportunities for Traditional Educational Institutions
* A Revolution Leading to Customized Education
