LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 12 : 9 September 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
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A Study on Mobile Learning Possibilities at AIOU

Zubia Noreen, Ph.D. Scholar (Education)
Muhammad Javed Iqbal, Ph.D.
Mian Baqar Hussain Qureshi, Ph.D. Scholar (Education)
Nuzhat Kalsoom Shahzadi, Ph.D. Scholar (Education)

ABSTRACT

Practice and experience of distance education is working from more than one hundred year which main characteristic is time separation between instructor and trainee. Then e-learning offered new means which are based on computer and net technologies. Now m-learning comprise the ability to learn everywhere at every time without permanent physical connection to cable networks. This paper explores the possibilities of mobile learning at AIOU. It was revealed that mobile learning is effective for the improvement of distance learning and at higher level of studies there are many possibilities to start m. learning at AIOU. Many students at MS/ M.Phil. level have mobiles and internet connections and they have positive attitude in adopting mobile learning so it was recommended that AIOU may take initiative to train the tutors and staff for launching m. learning. It is also suggested that mobile phones and laptops may be provided to the distance learners at cheaper prices and installments with the collaboration of different companies. Internet connection may be provided to students at cheaper rates with the cooperation of PTCL broadband. AIOU may start alert text messaging system along with the official letters and documents through club texting website.

Keywords: Study, Mobile Learning, M. Learning, Possibilities, AIOU.

INTRODUCTION

Mobile Learning can be achieved by the use of portable devices such as moveable computers, notebooks, palm tops, cell phones, PDA and Tablet PC. They must have the ability to connect to other computer devices, to present educational information and to realize mutual information exchange between the teacher and the student. ”. According to (Georgieva, 2006). “Today the more and more rapid development of the ICT contributes to the increasing abilities of the mobile devices (cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, laptops) and wireless communications, which are the main parts of the mobile learning. On the other hand for the implementation of mobile learning it is necessary to use a corresponding system for the management of such type of education”.

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Zubia Noreen, Ph.D. Scholar (Education)
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Pakistan
zubianoreen@yahoo.com

Muhammad Javed Iqbal, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Mass Education
Sarhad University Islamabad
Pakistan
javediqbal1941@yahoo.com

Mian Baqar Hussain Qureshi, Ph.D. Scholar (Education)
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Pakistan
mianbaqar@gmail.com

Nuzhat Kalsoom Shahzadi, Ph.D. Scholar (Education)
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Pakistan
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