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Here's Why You Should Promote M-Learning In Your Organisation

Oct 24, 2021

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Mobile phones have come a long way since their launch. Initially developed as a faster means of communication, they have slowly become an indispensable part of our lives, both personal and professional. In fact, mobile devices have now even become an important learning tool for many learners, all thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

As schools, colleges and physical offices remain shut, people have started using mobile devices for more than just entertainment. It is now also a medium for students to connect with teachers through platforms like Zoom. Additionally, corporate employees are also using mobile devices to complete their training remotely.

Apart from making training easily accessible for trainees, mobile learning or m-learning also offers many benefits to the organisation. Since employees have their mobile phones by their side 24/7, they no longer need to take long breaks from work to attend training. They can simply log in whenever they are free and complete the course.

All these benefits have made m-learning a rising trend in the corporate world. As a result, many leading learning management systems, such as Lessonly, are now available to be deployed as mobile applications. However, there are a few organisations that are still on the fence regarding the relevance of m-learning.

So, we have decided to share in this article 4 reasons why one should promote m-learning in his organisation.

Let's get started!

  1. Improved Accessibility


Previously, training used to take place in a classroom. Employees were required to sit there for hours and listen to a monotonous lecture. However, with m-learning, there is no such restriction. It allows employees to access the learning material and complete their courses from anywhere they want.

Employees can even continue their training while travelling, waiting in a queue or doing any other similar activity. This is specifically beneficial for organisations where the majority of employees work remotely. It also enables employees to revisit the courses as and when they need to.

  1. Puts Learners In Control


In the traditional classroom setting, training is delivered at a scheduled time and place. This can sometimes be inconvenient for employees working with tight schedules as they will be required to stop their work to attend the training which can hamper their productivity. They may even be required to work extra hours post-training to cover up for the lost hours.

In such scenarios, m-learning proves to be a useful alternative. It offers a learn-centric approach by placing complete information in the learner’s hands. Employees can access the text material or pre-recorded videos as and when they are free. They no longer need to arrange for a desktop or laptop either.

It can also simplify the information retrieving process by allowing employees to revisit the courses as many times as they want. For example, they can go back and revise whatever they had previously learnt before moving on to the next course. This enables them to learn at their own pace.

  1. Saves both time and money


One of the biggest advantages of using m-learning is that it makes your training time and cost-effective. Since you will no longer need to hire a venue, call an expert to deliver a lecture or arrange for his transportation, you can save a lot of money by making your employee training mobile-based.

Plus, once successfully implemented, such courses can be used repeatedly. This means you do not have to incur extra costs on arranging a training session every time a new employee joins.

  1. Adds in a ‘fun’ factor


Mobile phones offer a great game playing experience. By using advanced gamification features, course developers can incorporate the same experience into learning. According to a recent survey, 83% of trainees feel motivated when subjected to gamified learning while 61% of trainees feel bored and disengaged with non-gamified learning. Thus, it's clear which is the better option out of the two.

Conclusion

If you want your employees to have the finest learning experience while saving a few extra bucks, m-learning is your way to go. Fortunately, there are many amazing options available in the market for you to choose from. However, you should thoroughly analyse your organisational needs before making any decision.