Thursday, January 16, 2014

Mobile learning: Will 2014 really be the year?


Mobile learning is no longer the next big thing. With smartphones and tablets more affordable and accessible than ever, mobile learning is fast establishing itself as a mainstream learning technology. New figures from Towards Maturity’s 2013/2014 Benchmark Study show mobile learning deployment has risen to a staggering 71% this year, up from 45% in 2012. Furthermore, the use of mobile apps is set to rise from 25% in 2012 to 59% in 2014.

 

As we move towards the new paradigm of learning anywhere, anytime, on any device, here are five key trends to watch out for in 2014:



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