Media Multitasking with M-Learning Technology in Real-Time Classroom Learning: Analysing the Dynamics in Formal Educational Settings for the Future of E-Learning in India

Abstract

Teachers’ ability to integrate digital technology with formal pedagogical approaches is vital because it ensures that students retain the level of concentration required to understand complex arguments and conduct rigorous classroom-led research. The researcher here argues that classroom dynamics are increasingly at risk due to the addictive nature brought about by the pervasiveness of digital devices and social media, even though many studies have acknowledged the importance of technology in this media-rich world and the idea of “learn anytime, anywhere” associated with mobile learning. Due to the lack of comprehensive studies on the effects of technology on education, especially on the effects of “multitasking” on the teacher’s traditional roles as media orchestrators and learning facilitators, this article critically evaluates the existing literature on mobile learning. By discussing the pros and cons of incorporating technology into the traditional classroom, this article further attempts to give impetus to a discussion that has long been overdue