A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION OF MOBILE APPLICATION TYPES IN EDUCATION AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO EFFECTIVE LEARNING
Keywords:
mobile learning, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), educational mobile applications, learning management systems, language learning apps, subject-specific apps, gamified learning, virtual laboratories, spaced repetition systems (SRS), digitalAbstract
The rapid advancement of mobile technologies has reshaped educational
systems worldwide by providing new opportunities for flexible, personalized, and
interactive learning. Mobile applications now function as essential digital tools that
support instruction, assessment, collaboration, content mastery, and skill development
across diverse disciplines. This article presents an extended academic overview of
categories of educational mobile apps, exploring their pedagogical functions, cognitive
value, and implications for modern digital learning environments. Supported by
scholarly literature, the analysis emphasizes how mobile apps enhance learner
autonomy, foster motivation, and contribute to the development of 21st-century
competencies.
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