Ubiquitous by definition refers to something found everywhere, ubiquitous learning, in this case, refers to an ongoing learning process supported by devices and objects that are now available to every individual such as mobiles, and laptops, etc. Ubiquitous learning has been an idea that has trickled down from ubiquitous computing as discussed within the lecture. The idea of ubiquitous commuters as a whole refers to the hand-held technology that made its debut not long ago however has influenced our lives and learning processes in a way that they have become an essential part of our everyday lives.

Ubiquitous learning vouches for the idea that learning can happen anywhere at any time which is something not very alien to anyone however it further specifies that it’s the learning that had been made possible by all the constantly evolving technology has to offer. I see ubiquitous learning to have had its roots in Lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is voluntary and self-directed/ motivated learning within the personal or professional pursuits of an individual. Ubiquitous learning more like lifelong learning provides one, an open canvas to explore and discover not only learning areas but self-interests, inclination areas as well as opportunities to evolve and mature on a more personal level.

Ubiquitous learning is a potential tool for empowering individuals into learning and fostering their development. Its potential has tremendously surfaced within the pandemic, all schools and educational institutes within countries with no prior experiences were taken online overnight and were observed as an unparalleled nightmare. No staff, faculty, or students having next to no formal training were required to learn and conduct the classes on their own, and it is where I believe the faculty, as well as the students, brought features of ubiquitous learning to the best of use such as virtual classroom, to web 2.0, to mobile learning, to networked learning and more. The students and faculty used varying mediums to first understand the tools of the virtual classrooms which along with social mediums were then used to help peers make meaning of the provided instructions. These were then bit by bit transformed into full-time virtual schools that were up and running for more than a year and that too successfully.

Ubiquitous learning is a significant feature of our learning environment in today's age and if used proficiently may become a great resource however we still are required to guide our younger generations to acquire these to the best of their potential.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/coronavirus-education-global-covid19-online-digital-learning/

Note: There has been a constant debate and discussion over the viability of Virtual Schools and their effects hence I have linked one of the articles talking about just that from the world economic forum to give a little food for thought.