A Study on the New Learning Paradigm: A Review of Literature in Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning
Keywords:
Ubiquitous, E-Learning, M-Learning, U-LearningAbstract
In recent years, the integration of technologies underlying ubiquitous computing and wireless communication with the supports of mobile devices have created innovative learning environment in schools. This article describes a new learning paradigm, known as mobile learning or m-learning and ubiquitous learning or u-learning. Instead of that, the article also aims at providing fundamental information related to m/u-learning for researchers who are interested in venturing this new area of ubiquitous computing. selected eight databases in technology enhanced learning for literature reviews. The advancement of computing and communication technologies have promoted the learning paradigms from conventional learning to e-learning, from e-learning to m-learning and now it is evolving to u-learning. U-learning aims at accommodating learners in their learning style by providing adequate information at anytime and anywhere as they wish for it.
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