Mobile Learning Perspectives
Mobile learning (m-learning) is defined differently by different people. Early perspectives of m-learning were
focused on technology, and defined as the delivery of training by means of mobile devices such as mobile
phones, PDAs and digital audio players, as well as digital cameras and voice recorders, pen scanners, etc. For
example, MoLoNET (2007) defined it as “The exploitation of ubiquitous handheld technologies, together with
wireless and mobile phone networks, to facilitate, support, enhance and extend the reach of teaching and
learning.” Another view of m-learning focuses on mobility. Keagen (2005) suggests that m-learning should be
restricted to learning on small and portable devices. According to him, mobile devices could be carried
everywhere. For example, a lady can carry in her handbag or a gentleman can carry in his pocket. So this
definition also relates to a technocentric perspective because of concentrating on the size of mobile devices.