MOBILE LEARNING: TOOLS AND SERVICES, FUNCTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Vera I. Toktarova¹*and Anna E. Shpak^2
1Assoc. Prof., PhD, Mari State University, Russia, toktarova@yandex.ru
²Senior Lecturer, Mari State University, Russia, annanemova@yandex.ru
*Corresponding Author

Abstract

The relevance of the research is conditioned by the increasing role of the use of mobile learning technologies and services in the educational process of higher educational institutions. The article discusses the issues related to the role of mobile learning in the formation of a new educational environment. It presents the analysis of the main formation and development stages for the mobile learning system, its legislative form and development prospects. The research identifies the reasons that hinder the development of mobile learning in Russia and the factors contributing to its spread. The authors consider tools and services of mobile learning from the point of view of target and functional purpose. They describe the advantages and disadvantages of the use of these tools and services in teaching students.

Keywords: mobile learning (m-learning), mobile technologies, mobile services, mobility, educational process, higher education, student.