At present, many challenges in the design of mLearning content stem from the variety of mobile
devices used in formal and informal settings. The next generation of learners will be accustomed
to sophisticated communication devices. Future educational initiatives will deploy mLearning
content via devices that can be used at home, in the workplace, during transportation periods and
during leisure activities. Students across the globe now have access to powerful, portable com-
puting technologies that are capable of supporting learning in novel ways. Looi, Wong, So and
Seow (2009) observe that “... the affordances of mobile learning support (1) multiple entry points
and learning pathways, (2) multi-modality, (3) in-situ student improvisation and (4) the sharing
and creation of student artifacts on the move” (p. 217). These affordances provide substantial
opportunities for educators, especially given the widespread acceptance of mobile technologies.
Learners now view mobile media devices as a first point of reference for information access. To
realize these opportunities, instructional designers will need to develop a basic understanding of
the information delivery capabilities of these devices, as well as the appropriateness of each type
for different environments and content