{"id":40260,"date":"2021-11-10T03:56:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T03:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=40260"},"modified":"2026-04-28T05:21:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:21:43","slug":"what-is-mobile-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/what-is-mobile-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Learning 101 with Real Examples, Benefits and Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mobile learning, or mLearning<\/b>, is not just for students or the mobile workforce. It serves everyone under all learning circumstances. <\/span>When we talk about it in the context of businesses, <\/span>corporate mobile learning <\/b>is an important strategy in learning & development programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning delivered through mobile devices offers enhanced engagement, improves retention, increases the shelf life of training, and is unlikely to become obsolete.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you pave the way towards a mobile-enabled learning culture in your organization, in this post, we\u2019ll be looking at what mLearning is, its business advantages, why it\u2019s better than traditional learning methods, how to use it for skills development, and some of the best mobile learning tools you can use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive in.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>What Is Mobile Learning (mLearning)?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Mobile learning is learning that takes place over portable computing devices such as smartphones or tablets.<\/b><\/p>\n

It refers to any <\/span>eLearning system<\/span><\/a> delivered and consumed over mobile devices. In other words, <\/span>learning takes place in the moment of need<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile learning in education has already been a trend for years. The idea is to replicate the same at the enterprise level.<\/span><\/p>\n

mLearning is synonymous with <\/span>anytime, anywhere learning <\/b>using the devices you generally carry in your pockets or bags. You can access training or educational content whenever and wherever you want through a modern device connected to the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can keep learning uninterrupted even when employees are outside their office. They can learn from their home, while commuting, while sitting at a park, or while standing in a queue. This is because mobile learning is often concise and relevant, and learners can take learning materials in minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch: What Is a Mobile LMS & How Can It Help Train Anytime, Anywhere?<\/strong><\/p>\n