Tracing Global Trends In Mobile Learning And The Transformation Of Vocational Education: A Systematic Review (2018–2025)

Hermia Anata Rahman; Muhammad Akhyar; Sukarmin

Authors

Hermia Anata Rahman Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Muhammad Akhyar Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
Sukarmin Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia

Keywords:

Mobile Learning, Project-Based Learning, AI Integration, Digital Pedagogy, Digital Skills, Systematic Literature Review.

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze research trends on mobile learning in vocational education from 2018 to 2025. Using the PRISMA approach within a Systematic Literature Review framework, twenty international journal articles were selected from Scopus, ERIC, DOAJ, and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria focused on studies addressing the use, impact, and development of mobile learning for vocational students. The results reveal a growing number of publications emphasizing digital skills enhancement, flexible learning access, and student engagement. Most studies applied experimental and mixed-method designs, with Asia and Europe as the main contributors. Overall, mobile learning effectively improves vocational students’ learning outcomes and motivation, yet challenges persist in technological readiness and implementation, underscoring the need for more interactive and innovative mobile-based learning solutions.

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