Title: APPLICATION OF MOBILE LEARNING AS A DELIVERY TECHNIQUE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION

Authors:
Odokoro Gloria Chinagorom

Abstract: Abstract Mobile learning is an aspect of information and communication technology that is based on wireless technologies and computing. This paper deals on application of mobile learning as a delivery technique in Business Education in Nigeria. It is an attempt to provide business educators with an overview of mobile learning with a view to underscoring the need for its application as a delivery technique in Business Education programmes. The phenomenon of mobile learning is examined to reveal its importance to Business educators and learners. To provide a better focus, the paper reviewed the benefits of m-learning to include learning on the go; provision of alternative learning environment such as blended learning; improvement of personalize learning among others. The paper also discussed the challenges of m-learning to include limited storage capacity of mobile devices, unethical use of mobile devices and devices not suitable for teaching all business education subjects such as shorthand, typewriting and account. Certain strategies for integrating m-learning in instructional delivery of business education reviewed included professional development aimed at updating business educators' knowledge, adaptation of change in lesson delivery and development of flexible policies in schools. Keywords: Mobile Learning, Delivery Technique, Mobile Devices, Business Education

Publication Date: 2016-12-14