1. TRANSFORMING OUTDOOR LEARNING COL (Ret)Png Bee Hin CEO LDR Pte Ltd Using Location-Based Technology Mobile Rapid Authoring Tool Singapore Case Study (Part 1 Participants Perspectives) 2. Impetus for Change Learning-On-The-Move (LOTM) Platform Impact on Adult Learners Lessons Learnt Impact on Students AGENDA LDR 3. Learning-On-The-Move (LOTM) Platform Impact on Adult Learners Lessons Learnt Impact on Students AGENDA LDR Impetus for Change 4. 4 1st Generation 2nd Generation 3rd Generation 4th Generation Desktop Self-paced E Learning Peaked Demand Still Growing In Academic Segment Desktop Real- time eLearning Collaboration-based Learning Dominates Wired Broadband Remote Tutors, Virtual Labs,and Virtual Classrooms Mobile Learning Content on Tablets (eBook) 3G & Fixed Wireless Side-loading and On-deck Supply Chain Handheld Decision & Performance Support Mobile Collaboration Location-Based Mobile Learning Always-connected Multi-purpose Handheld Multimedia Devices Wi-Fi, WiMAX, & Long Term Evolution (LTE) User-generated Content Group Mobile Video Conferencing Shift In Global Learning Trends National rollout of 3G & fixed wireless broadband began in 2005-2006, 4G rollout began in 2008 LDR Pte Ltd 2015. All Rights Reserved. Source: Extracted from Ambient Insight From eLearning to mLearning > Desktop technologies have a limited reach 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 5. 5 Changing Profile of Young People 6. 6 Maturing Mobile Eco-System LDR Pte Ltd 2015. All Rights Reserved. 7. Impetus for Change Learning-On-The-Move (LOTM) Platform Impact on Adult Learners Lessons Learnt Impact on Students AGENDA LDR 8. Our Location-Based Mobile Authoring Platform Ability to fuse content with Multiple Location-Based Triggers (GPS, IR, Bluetooth) Enable Content to be Rapidly Created and published on Android & IOS platforms Support live-tracking of locations, quiz results and video/picture submissions 9. 92 Mobile Interactive Trails: History, Nature Culture, Geography Science & Math Themes! 10. LDR Trails 39 MOETrails(7 Precincts) 11. 104 Schools Onboard 260 Runs 12. Site Demo 13. Interactive Exploration 14. Sample Site Content Matching Game 15. Watch On-Site Video 16. Sample Site Content Listen to Audio Recording 17. Inquiry-Based Questions 18. Feedback 19. Tracking Students Locations Learning Development Resources 20. Tracking Locations Tracking Pictures Tracking Students Video Inputs 21. Tracking Locations Tracking Students Picture/Audio Inputs 22. Learning Development Resources Tracking Students Scores 23. Key Benefits No More Field Lecturing! No Pen & Paper! 24. Impetus for Change Learning-On-The-Move (LOTM) Platform Impact on Adult Learners Lessons Learnt Impact on Students AGENDA LDR 25. Feedback: Teachers 26. Feedback from the Primary Schools Ms Evi Mazlinda, HOD ICT Saint Anthony Canossian Primary School Interactive devices excite pupils, hence learning is definitely more fun, enjoyable and effective for them as compared to the latter (pen and paper traditional trails). Pupils are more receptive to learning and are very enthusiastic in participating in all activities. - 27. Feedback from the Secondary Schools Ms Hon Sok Foon, HOD ICT Clementi Town Secondary School This project has definitely transformed the humanities learning trail. It has helped to develop in our students 21st Century skills. It has enabled teachers to monitor students learning and give students feedback on their learning while on the move. 28. Feedback from the Tertiary College Ms Sharon Phua, HOD NE & Student Welfare National Junior College A breakthrough powered by the capabilities of mobile technologies which appeal to the IT-savvy learners... useful resource for NE, CIP, CCE for anyone and everyone.' The learning is further multiplied when other teachers and students are empowered to create their own mobile trails. 29. Feedback: Primary & Secondary Students 30. Participants Feedback I love this learning journey. I have learn alot today. I want to do this again because it is fun. It's more interesting and we can experience more activities. Rather than looking at black and white pictures, its better to go there and see for ourselves. Itd certainly more enjoyable than having tour guides. Students had this to say about their trail experiences: 31. The interactive Heritage Trail helps me to understand the Social Studies topics I learnt in class. Primary & Secondary Survey Result 32. The interactive Heritage Trail enables me to connect with the past by helping me to visualize what happened at a particular place in the past. Primary & Secondary Survey Result 33. I am able to participate actively during the interactive Heritage Trail. Primary & Secondary Survey Result 34. I find the interactive Heritage Trail enjoyable. Primary & Secondary Survey Result 35. I find the interactive heritage trail more enjoyable than tour-guiding/pen-paper trail. Primary & Secondary Survey Result Yes, 96% Yes, 94% No, 4% No, 6% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Secondary Primary Yes No 36. Feedback: Junior College Students 37. 93% of students surveyed felt that this way of learning is fun and engaging and would like it extended to their other subject areas. 93% showed that they have better understanding and appreciated their heritage and identity as Singaporeans. Survey: JC Students 80% felt that the trail has helped them apply critical thinking skills. 38. JC Feedback 39. Impetus for Change Learning-On-The-Move (LOTM) Platform Impact on Adult Learners Lessons Learnt Impact on Students AGENDA LDR 40. Singapore River Civic District 1 Civic District 2 Trails for Adults Birth of Nation Trails 41. Fall of Singapore In WW2 Trails 42. LDR Conducted in Amazing Race Fashion! 43. Birth of Nation@SingRiver 44. Plan, decide and navigate as a group to designated and allocated checkpoints Accumulate Team Points: - Covering as many hotspots as possible - Minimum 8 hotspots - Answering questions correctly - Doing minimum of two creative video and two creative photo - Return to designated bus-pickup point within 2 hrs - 10 points deducted for every minute late - 20 bonus points for solving puzzles Trail Rules: Winning Teams: - Highest scores with most correct answers from most hotspots - Best pictures/video award 45. Trail Kit inside 46. CDC: Community Bonding 47. Corporates: Visioning & Team Bonding 48. Riddle Solving and picture taking to solve the puzzles. Combining such mind blowing activities with history appreciation was genius. - G1 Army, Marcus Tan It is more enjoyable than having tour guides. - Navy, Iris Lim, The mini activities and interaction is awesome! - G1 Army, Eugene Peh Feedback from the Adult Learners 49. LDR Pte Ltd 2010. All Rights Reserved. We are looking at doing another round of Mobile Interactive Trail, as we had an overwhelming response for the first run. 50. SCOPECompany Overview LDR Consortium Won 2 SITF 2012 Awards: Highest - Mobile App Category Won Asia Pacific ICT Award 2012: Top - eLearning Category Nominated for World Summit Award 2013: Best Example of m-Learning & Education from Singapore LDR SME Asia Award 2014 Award Winning Solution 2012 to 2015 SME Of The Year Award 2015 51. SCOPECompany Overview LDR Consortium LDR New Location-Based Mobile Authoring Platform 52. Impetus for Change Learning-On-The-Move Platform Impact on Adult Learners Lessons Learnt Impact on Students AGENDA LDR 53. 64 Lessons Learnt Use of rapid authoring tools save cost and speed up deployment Chek Jawa Use of mobile devices excites learners (Children & Adults alike) User-Generated Trails are possible! Working with Authorities (IDA, MOE, MINDEF, NHB, Nparks) is critical for success Incorporating collaborative apps & rich media facilitates interaction & deepen learning Location-based technologies (GPS, IR, AR) enhance field-based learning 54. FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Email pngbeehin@ldr.sg or visit www.ldr.sg & www.facebook.com/LDR.pteltd for more information. 6 5