THE USE OF MOBILE LEARNING AS A MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

The article examines the current trends of mobile learning in modern education. Some of the aspects of implementation such mobile approach are mentioned below. It is noted that despite the widespread availability of different types of mobile phones among students, mobile learning poorly distributed in high schools of Kazakhstan. The technical and psychological readiness of students to use mobile technology in the learning process is analyzed. Also, the experience of the first world mobile learning technology is examined. Based on that findings some of the advantages and the most suitable mobile devices are outlined. These devices. which originally were developed for entertainment might play a crucial role in increasing the efficiency of Kazakhstan's education sector. It concludes that most of today’s students are ready both technically and psychologically to use mobile technology in education, and it is highly important to consider any new opportunities for more effective use of mobile learning.

mobile learning, methods of mobile learning, students’ readiness to mobile learning

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