Mobile learning and communication: educational change?; a systematic review

Abstract

Purpose

The authors of this research present a study on Mmobile learning (ML) and the communication processes that are generated in different educational and professional contexts through a systematic review.

Design/methodology/approach

This is descriptive research that analyzes a total of 201 results present in Web of Science and SCOPUS, with the criteria established by the PRISMA protocol, giving special relevance to the following categories: country of origin, date of publication, main objectives, methodological design, variables analyzed and considered, size and details of the samples; and their respective scientific contributions in relation to their area of research.

Findings

The results show significant methodological discrepancies with respect to the established criteria. Five blocks of action are apparent: technical issues, influence on learning, impact on satisfaction and motivation, impact on communicative processes and new forms of interaction.

Originality/value

The value of this research lies on offering a critical view based on an in-depth analysis of the existing scientific production between ML and communication in education.

Citation

Mauri Medrano, M., Lafarga Ostáriz, P., Del Barrio Aranda, L. and Soler Costa, R. (2023), "Mobile learning and communication: educational change?; a systematic review", Education + Training, Vol. 65 No. 2, pp. 193-209. https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-03-2022-0110