| | March 20166EditorialTablets and smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. As inventor and futurist, Ray Kurzweil puts it: "Mobile phones are misnamed. They should be called `gateways to all human knowledge.'" By 2018, Gartner predicts smart devices to be the preferred choice for online activities for more than 50 percent of users. Also, with more than one billion users expected to have wireless internet access during the same period, it is imperative for the field of education to keep pace with these changes. And by the looks of it, the educational institutions have already started paying heed to these developments. The global mobile learning market is forecast to grow from nearly $8 billion in 2015 to $37 billion by 2020; and educational applications--in particular--will play a huge role in this, with content being offered in a thought-provoking way to consolidate learning. As the pace of mobile learning steadily picks up, leveraging latest technologies and tools that cater to mobile learners will give educators the upper hand. Big data, wearable technology, HTML5, and geo-location technologies play a vital role in this new era of mLearning. HTML5 is gradually taking over the reins from Flash, as it offers the ability to design interactive and engaging eLearning experiences without leaving the mobile learners behind.While big data has always been a part of eLearning, this year, big data app analytics is taking the center stage. Big data will open the door to examining learner preferences, thereby improving the overall app strategy. It can help track mobile traffic, device usage, and determine the strengths and weaknesses of an institution's mobile training program. This will empower educational establishments to customize the mobile learning experience and improve elements that may have been falling short of the expectations.With several such technologies revolutionizing the learning landscape, educators are looking for the best possible approach to transform themselves and blend into today's mLearning scene. To better assist them in this endeavor, Education Technology Insights presents to you a special edition on Mobile Learning, featuring insights from thought leaders and showcasing companies that are at the forefront of delivering mLearning technologies.We hope this special edition will compliment your mobile learning undertakings. Let us know your thoughts.mLearning: The Next Frontier in Learning Copyright © 2016 Valley Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MARCH - 2016Mailing AddressValley Media, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 MARCH - 2016, Vol 02 - 02 Published by Valley Media, Inc.To subscribe to Education Technology InsightsVisit www.educationtechnologyinsights.comEditor-in-Chief Tina RosenEditorial StaffSalesAaron Pierce Ava Garcia Kyle SummersAlex D'SouzaJoshua ParkerSandeepa MajumdarVisualizersStephen ThomasMobile Learning SpecialChris Martinchris@educationtechnologyinsights.comT:510.694.0136Tina RosenEditor-in-Chieftina@educationtechnologyinsights.com
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