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What is mLearning?

Learning is a training methodology that uses mobile apps to impart knowledge through educational materials. Also known as mobile learning, this method falls under the umbrella of e-learning, but focuses specifically on the use of mobile devices.

Both in educational and business environments, this methodology is increasingly popular. Why? Primarily because people can attend classes, enroll in courses or take exams wherever and whenever they want. Students can therefore learn without interruptions from the office, from home, while traveling, sitting in a park or even queuing for the bank.

mLearning uses microlearning to boost engagement through small fragments or training sessions of no more than 15 minutes that include videos, games, and quizzes, among other dynamic resources.

What applications does mLearning have?

According to data from Statista, there are more than 6.1 billion smartphones in circulation. These devices can reach places where books and computers cannot, making the applications of mLearning practically limitless.

Here are some of the most significant:

• Complement traditional face-to-face training
• Train remote learners and employees
• Provide training to frontline employees

Benefits of mLearning for mobile and flexible learning

One of the biggest benefits of mLearning is its flexibility. As we have seen, mobile learning is synonymous with learning anytime, anywhere, and with content that is both entertaining and engaging. But it offers a whole range of other benefits for students:

• Users can learn at their own pace
• Content is usually highly dynamic
• Allows for content personalization
• Drives continuous learning
• Provides immediate feedback
• Enables a wide variety of content formats

In a business context, mLearning provides the following benefits for the company as well as learners:

• Better course completion rates
• Higher retention and engagement rates
• Collaborative learning and teamwork
• Cost-effective

Best practices for designing and developing mLearning content

For a company’s mLearning strategy to be successful, it is essential to establish a strategy for its implementation.

With this in mind, UNESCO has published the Guidelines for Mobile Learning Policies, which we have summarized below:

• Create policies related to mobile learning or update existing ones.
• Train teachers to drive learning through mobile technologies.
• Ensure gender equality for students.
• Expand and improve connectivity options, ensuring accessibility.
• Design equal access strategies for all.
• Promote the safe, responsible and healthy use of mobile technologies.
• Use mobile technology to improve communication and training.
• Raise awareness of mobile learning using advocacy activities.

In the workplace, implementing these best practices is essential to get the most out of mLearning. Its effective use offers much more than training, increasing productivity, improving employee engagement and internal communication.

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