dev learn 2008 - mobile learning at qualcomm
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These slides were used in a mobile learning presentation at DevLearn 2008. B.J. Schone and Barbara Ludwig were the presenters.TRANSCRIPT
Virtually Anywhere:A Case Study of Mobile Learning at Qualcomm
Barbara LudwigMANAGER, LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
B.J. SchoneSR. LEARNING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Why we're here / Objectives
In this session, you will learn: What mLearning is, and the challenges of
implementation.
What are the key factors for successful development of mLearning.
What are the new Web 2.0 trends in mobile learning.
How you could use mLearning in your organization.
About Qualcomm
What is mLearning?
Let’s talk about you!
Who has worked with mLearning?
Can you share an example with us?
mLearning Survey at Qualcomm Most employees do have a data enabled
phone (over 80%).
Almost all employees “always keep mobile device with them.”
Main uses for data: SMS text messages, email, web surfing.
Over 75% of employees say they would use mLearning.
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Challenges & Key Success Factors
Security, security, security!
Diversity of devices and platforms Personal vs. company-issued
Modalities: Web content, text messages, voice, video, audio, etc.
Determining appropriate content that can be broken into bite-size chunks
Generating buy-in
Avoiding shiny object syndrome
LMS integration
Test, test, test
Future Trends in mLearning
Mobile learning gets social
Games, simulations and iARGs
Location-based learning
Increased data/broadband/connectivity
Image / voice recognition
Other new functionality
Let’s talk about you!
What do you think?
What opportunities do you see for mobile learning at your organization?
Additional Resources
http://www.mLearnopedia.com
One of the best comprehensive mLearning resources on the web
http://www.quinnovation.com/MobileDevices.pdf
An excellent white paper on mLearning by Clark Quinn
http://www.eLearningWeekly.com
eLearning and mLearning tips, tricks, and lessons learned
http://eLearningWeekly.wordpress.com/category/mlearning
Blog posts related specifically to mLearning
mLearning: Mobile Learning and Performance in the Palm
of Your Hand (2005). David Metcalf. HRD Press.
Questions?
Thank You