Mobile Learning Trend in Vocational High School
Muktiarni
1
, Andreas Suwandi
2
, Azhari Oktavina Wijaya
3
{muktiarni@upi.edu
1
, andreassuwandi@upi.edu
2
, azharioktavina33@upi.edu
3
}
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
123
Abstract. This study synthesized the findings of studies on mobile learning trends in the
vocational education learning process by scrutinizing journals from 2018 to 2022. This
paper focused on the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of mobile in
learning, as well as students' and teachers' readiness to use technology in the learning
process. The trend of using mobile learning is growing, forcing distance learning to take
place, and increasing the pressure on educational institutions to develop innovative
learning and media that can still support the learning process. Given the trend of an
increasingly dynamic and mobile society, as well as the demand for quality and diverse
educational needs, the potential and prospects for developing mobile learning in the future
are extremely promising. The learning concept is expected to encourage the creation of an
effective and innovative learning environment to motivate students and teachers to learn.
Keywords: mobile learning, vocational education, distance learning.
1 Introduction
The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education is evolving in a
variety of strategies and patterns, which can be broadly classified as an electronic learning (e-
learning) system as a learning model that employs electronic devices and digital media and
mobile learning as a form of learning that utilizes mobile communication devices and
technologies. ICT has enabled many new learning breakthroughs [1], [2]. One example is
mobile learning (device-based learning). The rapid development of mobile technology, both in
terms of networks and equipment (devices), has caused this technology to advance at an
astounding rate. It is no surprise that today's mobile phone users are easy to find, even in remote
and rural areas [3]. Mobile technology is rapidly evolving in areas such as connectivity, third-
generation (3G) mobile communications, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access
(WiMAX), as well as devices such as smartphones, pocket PCs, tablet PCs, and various types
of Personal Data Assistants (PDAs) [4].
The very fast growth rate of mobile devices has been affected by the easiness of using the
devices, which makes them easy to accept. The price of devices that are increasingly affordable
compared to personal computers (PCs) and the cheaper rate price are the driving factors in the
development and application of mobile learning as a new model in learning activities [5]. The
IJCHT 2022, October 06-07, Singaraja, Indonesia
Copyright © 2022 EAI
DOI 10.4108/eai.6-10-2022.2325688