Mobile device use in the classroom may be distracting and harmful based on students' urge to text or check notifications as they pop up on the screen, technological difficulties, off task behaviors or academic dishonesty, and overuse of technology is correlated with decreased cognitive thinking skills, social
Positive effects of mobile phones on students' academic performance include ease of communication and access to information.
Negative effects include distraction, impaired concentration, and health issues.
Mobile learning, or mLearning, is a type of technology-enhanced education that takes place on a mobile device.
It offers learners the flexibility to access educational materials and engage in learning activities from anywhere, at any time.