It is notoriously hard to predict the future of anything, but predicting technology trends can be done if you look for products and services already in development. Timo Ilomaki has collected 5 different presentations on the future of mobile learning in one post, to allow you to see the variety of results.  The first presentation by Rudy De Waele is pretty interesting as he gives us multiple views from 46 different “experts&# on mobile learning. Some are clearly pushing the envelope more than others. MORE >>

Here are 10 of the more recent articles and blog posts that I have read concerning mobile learning. 2) 7 Things You Should Know About Mobile Apps for Learning : An article by Educase discussing the value of mobile apps in teaching and learning. 3) Kids More Likely to Own a Cell Phone Than a Book, Study Finds : A ReadWriteWeb article discussing a study on today’s ownership trends. Links to the other 3 reading lists: Mobile Learning: A Brief Reading List. Mobile Learning: Another Brief Reading List. Mobile Learning: A 3rd Reading List. MORE >>

Here on the last day of the year, I offer my predications for the big and shaping trends we’ll see in the enterprise mobile learning space for 2012. As in the past, this year’s list includes predictions across a gamut of new technologies, consumer/buyer trends plus a few anticipated seismic shifts in the world of business that should collectively reshape the landscape for the adoption and accelerated growth of mobile learning for businesses. Mobile Learning Goes Mainstream. Mobile Web vs. Mobile App Debate Intensifies. Access Points Diversify. MORE >>

I've seen some evidence that learners are more likely to complete mobile learning courses (like the ones created with mLearning Studio ) than traditional online courses. Also, learners can do smaller chunks when they have time: waiting in line at the grocery store, at a restaurant, and on and on (think of all of the places we now compulsively pull out our mobile device while we wait). This reminds me of a trend I think I heard mentioned on the radio (though I can't find a link to it online): more people are reading the news because they can access it on mobile devices. MORE >>

Friday, March 26, 2010 "Mobile Learning: Trends and Challenges" 1 10:21 Edweek Producer: Jennifer: Todays chat, "Mobile Learning: Trends and Challenges," sponsored by CDW-G is open for questions. Tuesday March 23, 2010 10:21 Edweek Producer: Jennifer 2:00 Moderator: Katie Ash: Hello everyone, and welcome to todays chat about mobile learning devices. Tuesday March 23, 2010 2:02 Moderator: Katie Ash 2:03 Moderator: Katie Ash: I think it might be good to start off with some general questions about mobile learning. Please start submitting them now. MORE >>