Final Exam Questions

1. Define what is mobile learning?

Answer: Mobile learning refers to education via the internet using portable computing devices such as smartphones, laptops, iPads, tablet PCs, and PDAs.

2. List three main benefits of mobile learning.

Answer:

''i. Mobile learning offers learning flexibility. ''

''ii. Mobile learning improves the learning experience as it encourages self-learning.''

''iii. Mobile learning permits learners to access a wide variety of learning materials from anywhere and at any time. ''

3. All of the following are challenges facing the use of mobile learning except.

a.    Digital literacy gap.

b.    Multitasking behavior.

c.    Availability of many social network platforms.

d.    Incompatibility of teaching modules with many mobile devices.

Answer: C

4. Which of the following is the number one reason for the increased adoption of mobile learning in the world today?

a.    Mobile learning is relatively cheaper as compared to the traditional form of learning.

b.     Mobile learning offers flexibility to learners and educators.

c.    Mobile learning improves the efficiency of learning.

d.    Mobile learning enables learners to access more learning materials.

Answer: B

5. Mark as true or false.

The efficiency of mobile learning can be improved by introducing professional development for educators on the use of mobile devices in learning.

Answer: True