By:
Marilyn Schenk 
Mobile Learning or mLearning is a considerably new concept in the eLearning world. It is one of those things that showcase how accessible learning has become. Indeed, technology is moving fast from desktops to portable laptops and then to mobiles. Today, organizations are making good use of it, standing in between a pandemic-struck world. And no doubt mLearning is helping both the education and corporate world in employee training, development, or learners.
However, as it is a relatively new technology, hearsays and misconceptions fly high. Amidst all the skepticism of mLearning, there are different misleading myths that revolve around it.
Nevertheless, we will crack them in this blog. Stay with us so that you get to know whether what you have heard is even genuine.
The first misconception about mLearning is regarding the significance of the name. Some people think that ?Mobile Learning? refers to eLearning that mobile phones can only access. Besides that, even some companies make mistakes while in haste to implement mLearning. They provide access to some eLearning modules and call them mLearning.
Well, all of these things are just myths. But, they are not all. Neither have we begun with our points. So, let?s not wait any longer and hop straight on the top seven myths about Mobile eLearning Services.
Once in a while, you will hear this bizarre fact about Mobile Learning. ?Is it like eLearning that runs on my mobile phone?? ?Is it learning that can be accessed only from smartphones??
All these things keep flying, but you should know that the reality is far from these. No, Mobile Learning or mLearning is not enclosed inside your phone. Or neither is it a smartphone-only eLearning drill. It?s more than that. Definitely, you cannot miss the biggest perk of Mobile Learning, i.e., accessing learning on the move. It?s by far the main reason the concept has become so popular today.?
By mLearning, you are talking about an eLearning course, which is super responsive on mobile devices. It promotes ?learning on the move? to fit into a learner?s busy schedule.?
?If it?s locked in a mobile device, is it at all accessible for disabled learners?? Heard someone say that before? Yes, you did. Even if you haven?t, mLearning and its accessibility remain in a shadow. The reality is not, though.
So, the fact is that most organizations today have ?accessibility? as one of their top concerns. If we are talking of mLearning apps, then let?s discuss app stores first. Whether it is Google, Apple, or Microsoft, they all have stringent accessibility guidelines. So, they will never allow any Mobile Learning app that fails to meet them.
You might ask about sidelining apps through apk files. Well, sidelined apps, too, need to meet specific guidelines to avoid legal complications. So, here we cut down myth number two.
?If it?s on a mobile phone, then it?s maybe for kids.? After all, who does serious learning on the phone? That?s what you probably heard about a lot of times. But, we want your company to not believe in it. We?ll tell you why.
Well, the majority of the Fortune 500 companies are already into Mobile eLearning Services. So, clearly, your company can leverage it for learning as well as training purposes.?
mLearning brings tons of advantages for new employees. Its suitability to micro-learning is simply appraised globally. Moreover, it presents employees or learners the freedom to learn while they commute.?
When it comes to security and safety, you simply cannot ignore the risks. After all, one wrong move can put your company at stake. Don?t worry because Mobile Learning is not going to doom your business.
However, you might have some questions. Like, what if the mobile device gets hacked or stolen? Or, what if you lose it somewhere? Will any of these mishaps result in loss or leakage of company data and information? IT managers especially cite these things to avoid mLearning solutions.
Well, there are some precautions and safety measures. You can ask your employees or learners to follow them.
With that said, the best precaution is still in keeping the device safe.
When we talk about Mobile Learning, we talk about having a portable and mobile solution for learning materials. It?s never about creating a novel-like learning module that will demand 24x7 of a learner?s attention. So, clearly, big chunky modules are not for mLearning solutions. To be frank, such modules are not advisable regardless of any particular eLearning form.
The main motive behind it is just to make information available at the fingertips. So, next time a learner/employee needs to access their learning materials, they can right away.
Moreover, you know already that mLearning is not about eLearning on your smartphone. So, there are bigger screens if you need them, like laptops, tablets, iPads, etc.
Now, this is quite an age-old thought that eLearning is a costly arena. There are costs for the infrastructure, the skilled workers, the hardware, and so on. But, all these do not work here for two distinct reasons -
Besides these, mLearning does not come up with any extra costs. Therefore, it is entirely a myth that mLearning is equal to expensive eLearning. Oh, you have questions about outsourcing Mobile eLearning Services? We?ll meet at the end of the blog.
Well, we won?t debate that mLearning works fine with dead network speeds. But, in reality, no one needs to have 1Gbps network speed for Mobile Learning.
That said, depending on the learners'/employee?s internet connection, they still can have a fluidic experience. Even if you have low bandwidth issues, mLearning will work fine. There?s no need for a stable and fast internet like streaming Netflix.
All that is necessary is to download the course content beforehand. So, even with a slow connection, learners will be able to access their learning materials. Moreover, as most mLearning platforms are cloud-based, it makes it even more convenient. Employees/learners can swap between devices and still get their content intact.
Seven myths. Completely debunked and busted. Next time someone comes up with any of these, you have something to answer. So, what?s next? Outsourcing?
Oh, we were supposed to talk about outsourcing mLearning solutions. Well, as clear as daylight seems, outsourcing is simply the better option. Because here your company does not even need to establish a complete system from A-Z. Find a reliable company. Connect with them. Show them what your business is looking for in mLearning. And that?s it.
Finally, you have these experienced service providers like Acadecraft. Aren?t we sitting for quite a long time in the industry? 5 years of developing, designing, and delivering affordable eLearning platforms. So, what have you decided? Join us, maybe?
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