Extension of Formal Learning Environment in Higher Institutions in the 21st Century Beyond the Physical Classroom Setting for Social Inclusion: The Perspective of Mobile Learning in Nigeria

Abstract

The 21st century learning environment needs not to be restricted to the physical classroom in a school setting. Rather, with technological advancement and its application in the educational system, there is need for formal learning contents, principles and methodologies in Nigerian higher institutions to be made mobile for convenience, flexibility, portability and easier accessibility. Therefore, this work centered on extension of formal learning environment in higher institutions in the 21st century beyond the physical classroom setting for social inclusion: The perspective of mobile learning. This piece of work provided detail explanation of mobile learning. The types of mobile learning were also extensively discussed. Further examined herein were the components of mobile learning, importance of mobile learning and the challenges that affect the potentials of mobile learning. Conclusion and suggestions were also offered to tackle the identified challenges of mobile learning.