Suitability of different mobile technologies for learning

Different researchers explore the argument that mobile technology was not primarily designed for education. Crompton, Burke & Gregory (2017) acknowledge that massive growth in the use of mobile phones has resulted in an increase in mobile learning. It is pinpointed explicitly in this study that mobile learning is the solution to challenges facing today's educationsystem. Thus, many designers are busy coming up with mobile learning devices that are able to promote content retention and make learning easy. Nevertheless, some authors challenge the use of mobile devices in learning. For instance, technology is not designed with the understanding of learners` needs, psychology, socio-cultural habits, and behaviors. Some question suitability of the latest mobile devices when it comes to formal and sustained learning. As such, Brown & Mbati (2015) requires educators and other scholars to investigate thoroughly suitability of new technologies before they embrace them as tools for facilitating learning. Whereas man`s ethically obliged to use mobile technology in learning, Alrasheedi & Capretz (2018) finds that this postulation isn`t justifiable enough. They argue that learning is best suited to certain gadgets like tablet computers, iPads, and iPods.