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Impact of Mobile Learning on Education in Jharkhand's Remote Areas vs. Urban Regions in India
Authors
Dr. Deepali Parashar
Abstract
This paper reviews the transformative potential of mobile learning as an advancement in educational technology, emphasizing its ability to mitigate traditional geographic and infrastructural barriers. In India, where regional disparities are pronounced, the impact of mobile learning varies significantly between remote and urban areas, with Jharkhand serving as a case study. Jharkhand's rural regions, characterized by forests, hills, and isolated villages, face substantial educational challenges due to the scarcity of traditional infrastructure, poor internet connectivity, and limited technological access. Mobile learning emerges as a vital tool to bridge these gaps by providing essential educational resources to students in these isolated areas. Conversely, urban centres like Ranchi enjoy better infrastructure, reliable internet, and greater access to modern technology, allowing mobile learning to complement traditional methods with advanced resources and interactive tools. Urban students, familiar with digital technology, can more effectively integrate mobile learning into their routines, enhancing their personalized and flexible learning experiences. Despite urban advantages, equitable access to mobile learning remains a challenge. This paper underscores the necessity for tailored strategies to address the unique needs of both remote and urban areas in Jharkhand. For remote regions, overcoming barriers such as poor connectivity and limited digital literacy is crucial, while urban areas require strategies to maximize the use of mobile learning tools. Understanding these. dynamics is essential for developing educational policies that leverage mobile learning to improve access and quality across Jharkhand's diverse environments
Keywords
Mobile Learning, Educational Disparities, Jharkhand
Citation
Impact of Mobile Learning on Education in Jharkhand's Remote Areas vs. Urban Regions in India. Dr. Deepali Parashar. 2020. IJIRCT, Volume 6, Issue 6. Pages 1-9. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2408018