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In this paper, examples of the current methods of employment in mobile learning, both in schools and in independent projects is presented and commented. After that, statistical data collected in a survey of students is given, concerning student’s opinions about the use of mobile services in mLearning, reasons for such a situation with, and attitudes about the future possible use. This data is accompanied with the ideas about the proper method of application of mobile learning not only in formal environment in schools, but also in an informal environment. Suggestion of this paper is to develop and organize mLearning as an addition, enhancement and supplement to both classic classroom and already accepted “classic” eLearning, because of ample additional possibilities for use of mobile technology in any type of education.
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Putnik, Z. (2016). Mobile Learning, Student Concerns and Attitudes. In: Churchill, D., Lu, J., Chiu, T., Fox, B. (eds) Mobile Learning Design. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0027-0_9
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