Mobile Learning: Enhancing Self-Directed Education through Technology, Wireless Networks, and the Internet Anytime, Anywhere

Vilaythieng  Sisouvong; Khamsavay  Pasanchay

doi:10.60027/jelr.2024.752

Authors

Vilaythieng Sisouvong Tourism and Hotel Management Department, FSS, NOUL, Lao PDR https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8069-5214
Khamsavay Pasanchay Tourism and Hotel Management Department, FSS, NOUL, Lao PDR https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0036-0925

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/jelr.2024.752

Keywords:

Mobile Learning, , Enhancing Self-Directed Education, , Technology, , Wireless Networks

Abstract

Background and Aim: Mobile learning is critical because it uses technology, wireless networks, and the internet to provide educational access anytime and anywhere, allowing students to direct their education. This flexibility promotes personalized learning experiences and aids in the seamless integration of education into daily life, making learning more adaptable and accessible. Thus, this paper aims to investigate mobile learning for enhancing Self-Directed Education through Technology, Wireless Networks, and the Internet Anytime, Anywhere.

Materials and Methods: The paper used secondary sources and a structured literature search to examine recent advances in mobile learning. It identifies key themes and trends to shed light on mobile learning's current impact and future potential in education.

Results: The study discovered that mobile learning revolutionized education through its flexibility and personalization, allowing students to access content on demand and tailor their studies to their specific needs. While challenges such as the digital divide persisted, mobile learning's transformative benefits in increasing engagement and expanding access to global resources were significant. This approach encouraged self-directed, lifelong learning, which was critical for adapting to the changing educational landscape.

Conclusion: The study revealed that mobile learning fundamentally reshaped education by providing students with flexible, on-demand access and personalized learning paths. Despite ongoing challenges such as the digital divide, the approach's key benefits—such as increased engagement and greater access to resources—promoted a self-directed and lifelong learning mindset, which was critical for adapting to the changing educational environment.

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