Why not learn on your phone?

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Stand at the train station or by the bus stop and you will be amazed at how many people are busy with their phones. There's an immediate attraction to what is happening on our mobile phones. I must agree I'm not exempted too. Think of the number of times you have glanced on your phone today.
Why can't we leverage on the use of mobile phones for learning? We religiously check our Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook updates; why can't we also check our online platform update too or corporate social media page for learning updates. That beep is a call to learning. 
Mobile learning is interesting and it is a step away from the e-learning in a way. I think I have read more articles and pdf documents on my phone than on my laptop. Mobile learning gives a sizeable amount of information in an interesting way to capture your attention and reflection in few minutes. Have you ever read an article as you sat waiting for the bus or train or an appointment or  a friend and it got you thinking? Learning professional can leverage on the strength of mobile learning. Too many people have phones to ignore that medium for learning. 
Sometimes we bother about data or internet connection but we all receive text messages and I know for sure that the phones we all use can do more than receive text messages. It is time to complement our learning initiatives with mobile learning. It is learning on the go; imagine exploring the world of learning as you wait for a friend; imagine occupying your space with useful content while you sat waiting for the doctor; imagine that video that could make all the difference. Do you know how many people look to Youtube for learning? I think I just did.
Mobile learning can also be a good platform for sharing. Sharing content with colleagues in the same way you share photos and updates. Just a reminder that it is everywhere we go;  mobile learning is not limited by where you are even the toilet becomes a space for learning. So many people use their phones in the toilet too. Have you thought about that too? Even new born seems so fascinated by mobile phones.
Mobile learning offers so many opportunities. It is time to seize that opportunity for learning. I'm calling on corporate organizations and international experts to tap into this opportunity. It's time to have a learning viral video. What do you think? 
You can make a comment or send a mail to bayus007@yahoo.com

Bayo

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