The Rise of m-Learning

There are now more mobile devices on earth than people. This is a staggering fact, but indicative of the shift in technology and behaviour we've seen over the last decade. Nowadays, we use mobile devices to communicate, read, write, watch, record, capture and calculate - but we also use them to learn.

m-learning does indeed involve e-learning on mobile, but it would be short-sighted to define it in this way alone. It gives you access to multifaceted content that isn't adapted for the smaller screen, but is designed specifically for it, educating learners in the way they learn best.

Let's take a closer look at the rise of m-learning, and the factors driving its popularity.

The sophistication of smart devices

Almost everyone carries a smartphone or tablet around with them now, and these portable machines are only becoming more powerful with each passing day. Mobile devices are more advanced and accessible than ever before, with all kinds of cutting-edge content available for consumption on the go.

As a result, m-learning has quickly risen to the fore. Now, workers don't have to travel to the office and settle in for hours of training. All they have to do is pull their phone out of their pocket – regardless of wherever they might be in the world.

Growing hunger for bite-sized content

Another contributing factor to the rise of m-learning is its association with bite-sized content. m-learning actively encourages, facilitates, and caters to the growing desire for easily digestible information. Studies show that we enjoy – and benefit from – learning in smaller sprints; given m-learning's suitability for supplying this type of content, it has unsurprisingly exploded in popularity.

Putting the fun back into learning

Breaking education down into bite-sized topics has another benefit: greater flexibility to deliver fun, varied learning. A lot of workers dread the prospect of a training day or e-learning module, and it's not difficult to see why. Dry, stuffy content is a big turn-off for employees who know they need to develop their skills, but find it difficult to engage.

From quizzes and games to visuals such as infographics, m-learning allows you to cater to all types of learners in an exciting and interactive way. So your staff can look forward to building their knowledge base, rather than resenting it.

Made for remote workers

More and more businesses are adopting business models that rely on remote workers, whether that means employees spread across multiple sites, outsourcing to freelancers and contractors, or allowing individuals to work from home. Whilst this offers a convenient way to cut costs and increase flexibility, it can create issues when it comes to training.

m-learning, however, offers a contemporary solution. By logging into the necessary training app, external workers can develop the skills they need to keep producing excellent work for your organisation, ultimately ensuring everyone within the business is on the same page.

m-learning has improved both in terms of popularity and proficiency in recent years, and is now widely considered one of the very best ways to learn new skills.

If you're looking to educate in a fresh, affordable, and rewarding way, check out fully mobile responsive e-learning solutions using Learn with Mobile. Get started for free right now, or call the Ambidect team on +44 (0)1260 221292 if you have any questions.