The United Nations predicts the global human population will reach about 6.3 billion by the end of 2009. Technology analysts predict that, by then, 2.6 billion mobile phones will be in use. That works out to 41 percent of the world population carrying mobile phones by the end of 2009.
The immense popularity of mobile phones is laying the technological foundation for mobile learning. A number of business drivers are influencing the adoption of mobile learning in the workplace.
Perhaps you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for proof that mobile learning isn't just a fad. The reality is that new mobile learning initiatives are making the news daily.
If you aren't using mobile learning today, you probably will be tomorrow.
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Source: Brandon Hall Research