Mobile learning: advantages and disadvantages of using smartphones in the educational process

In this paper, we will talk about the use of mobile devices in education. We will consider the most popular applications, evaluate their positive functions and disadvantages, compare them with each other and with other learning tools. We will assess the current level of education in Russia, and also offer the most optimal ways to solve existing problems, in particular with the use of mobile developments. Based on practical experience, we will talk about the advantages of using smartphones in education, both for teachers and students, about the skills acquired, about the opportunities provided by application developers. We will evaluate the effectiveness of mobile learning for both individual and group learning. Taking into account the constant growth of modern technologies and the need to reorganize current education, we can talk about the relevance of the chosen topic.