Mobile Learning Approaches for U.S. Army Training

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to review the current literature on mobile learning and identify potential approaches of incorporating smartphone technologies in US Army training. Specifically, the research reports successful demonstrations of mobile learning outside of the Army and identifies potential challenges in using the technology in Army training. Thus, the report discusses the following areas: Definition and potential advantages of mobile learning; Demonstrations of using mobile technology in instructional environments; Potential approaches for US Army training: A 5- to 10-year outlook; Challenges in using mobile learning technologies in US Army training; and Conclusions and research questions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA528742

Entities

People

  • Jennifer S. Tucker

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Computers
  • Distance Learning
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Instructors
  • Military Education
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Personal Digital Assistants
  • Smartphones
  • Social Networking Services
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Agent-Based Social Robotics and Mobile-Assisted Learning in Virtual Environments.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design