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M-learning has attracted attention due to the increasing number of available mobile devices, which are affordable and their costs are increas- ingly decreasing making them more accessible to people. At the same time these devices have multiple features and capabilities, such as making phone calls, t
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  • M-learning has attracted attention due to the increasing number of available mobile devices, which are affordable and their costs are increas- ingly decreasing making them more accessible to people. At the same time these devices have multiple features and capabilities, such as making
  • phone calls, taking pictures and making videos, storing data and of course accessing the internet (Sarrab, Al-Shihi, & Rehman, 2013).
  • M-learning allows student-centered learn- ing in which students are able to modify the access and transfer of information to strengthen the knowledge and skills of students to meet their educational goals (Giousmpasoglou & Marinakou, 2013; Sharples et al., 2007).
  • In addition, it can support ubiquitous learning and can make the educational process more comfortable and flex- ible (Sarrab et al., 2013, p. 828).
  • Maccallum and Jeffery (2009) propose that all these capa- bilities may be used in teaching and learning, for example for classroom activities (Dawabi., 2003). These mobile devices can be used for learning purposes via interactive games, for brainstorm- ing, quizzing and are widely used to support and develop students’ own learning and collaborative...

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