The Status Quo and Perspectives of Mobile Learning in Taiwan

In this study, the sequence and trends of mobile learning in Taiwan region from the three aspects of background and content, development, and future perspectives was firstly analyzed. Then, the definition, elements, and characteristics of mobile learning were explored from its background and contents. The last section of this study depicted the current condition of mobile learning in Taiwan region through aspects of civil mobile learning, shorten of digital divide, e-books, establishment of the e-Learning Network Science Park (e-park), policy making and manpower cultivation, technology development of mobile learning, establishment of mobile learning environment and network learning center. The future perspectives of mobile learning in Taiwan including academic-industry cooperation, enhance value added through technology, merge teaching strategies of mobile learning into practice, provide accurate mobile learning programs, integrate life-long mobile learning network, and build mobile learning network community. Key word: Mobile Learning, Taiwan Region, Digital Learning