Education

From Shareideas

Mobile communications are dramatically increasing educational opportunities – both in and out of school. With the help of mobile technology, teachers in remote areas in developing countries are now able to download state-of-the-art learning materials for their students.

M-learning – the use of mobile technology to facilitate education – is rapidly expanding. Young people can access educational games, take quizzes, expand their vocabulary, learn languages, and even receive driving tips – all with the use of a cell phone. Phones equipped with camera and/or video capability enable youths to document their environment and express themselves creatively. And in a growing number of countries, mobile technology is facilitating life skills education among young people, who need only send a text message to a help line to access valuable information related to health, relationships, or getting jobs.

Share your latest tools in using mobile communications to enhance education here.

Add a story to this category here>>

Articles in category "Education"

There are 11 articles in this category.

B Bridgeit: Using Mobile Technology to Improve Educational Opportunities C Collaborative nature inquiry with smart phones L Lifelines India: Supporting Rural Teachers

M MobilED audio wiki in classroom Mobile Technology Assists with Life Skills Education Mobile for Good: Connecting People to Information About Jobs and Health Mobiquitous: Tech-Nomadic Learning

P Project VIEW: Mobile Storytelling for Cross Cultural Connections Providing HIV/AIDS Education Through Mobile Games Providing Youth with Access to Reproductive Health Information S Students use videophones to document environmental issues