Application of mobile learning technology in the process of professional training of technical students

the paper is aimed to explore the process of application of mobile learning technology in the process of professional training of technical students. The focus of the studies is targeted on the availability of mobile means of communication as an instrument of information culture that allows learning and sharing new information during practical classes at the university. The methodology of this study is based on the use of a publicly available online questionnaire used to collect the necessary data. The research sample of the study consisted of 40 university students of the second year degree of technical specialties. Results showed that mobile learning as a component of mobile pedagogy contributes to the development of students’ professional and personal skills, raises their awareness of mobility in and outside the classroom and meets the requirements of modern educational standards. The study confirms that methods and techniques of mobile learning can easily be introduced into the process of professional training of students at the university. This paper reveals some new aspects of mobile learning technology at higher educational institution and proves that the inclusion of technology is becoming one of the essential conditions for speeding up the learning process and more productive interaction between students and teachers. The data obtained during the study will be useful for scientists, studying modern technologies; teachers of foreign languages; linguists, creators of educational platforms and other researches dealing with the issues of evaluating the effectiveness of mobile technologies in the process of learning and improving foreign language skills.

mobile learning, E-Learning, professional training, mobile pedagogy, foreign language, technical students