mLearning: Mobile Learning and Performance in the Palm of Your Hand

Chapter One:

Introduction

Imagine yourself stuck in a busy airport chock full of business commuters, watching delay after delay post to the digital screen that announces incoming and departing flights. You have your e-ticket confirmation in one hand and a handheld device in the other. Rather than allowing your time to be completely wasted by circumstances beyond your control, you are absorbing some continuing education—with posted learning materials, or better yet a live instructor from hundreds if not thousands of miles away.

What if, in the not-too-distant future, you could gain back hours of such useful time each day. How can this be possible?

Considering the growing trends of mobility in our society, it’s easy to see that gaining back some ...