Mobile learning disruption ... innovation ...

Geoff Stead Head of Innovation, Tribal Cambridge, UK @geoffstead triballabs.net m-learning.org

A small window onto a big world

Augmented reality is already here!

QR Code scanners

Google Goggles

Wikitude

Layar browser

Aurasma

Rasberry Pi – a computer for $25!

The future is coming,

whether we are ready or

not

Not for ...

- teachers

- learners

- subject areas

- technologies

Translate Transform

same methods, new tools new methods, new tools

Natural process of adaption to new tools & capabilities

content centred learner centred

Work based learners ...

“It should just work”

Context is King

Content is Core

But so is ... UX, flow,

App performance

... and it is personal!

Building skills in your own time (and place)

Maths and English qualifications at McDonald’s UK

26 people sat their Maths or English

exam with McDonald’s

200 people A WEEK sit their exam

2006:

2012:

Core delivery via online (e-learning) platform. Mobile is providing optional extras, and filling gaps. Big successes with the learning design (video + brain trainer quizzes) Designed around areas of greatest need

MoLE project http://mole-project.net Movie link: http://bit.ly/moleprojectmovie

Practical RnD, building and testing M-learning in challenging contexts 24 Nations currently trialing

On the job - blending “task” and “learning”

Grant # N62909-11-1-7025 issued by Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) , funded by Coalition Warfare Program (CWP) & Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC)

M-Learning Content

Most work based m-learning happens in stolen moments, which is why a smooth blend between learning, performance-support and productivity-tools is so key

Compelling m-learning is not just about the content. Or the technology. It is also about good pedagogy, good usability, and an app that you want to use

“

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Mobile apps vs mobile web vs text only ?

Mobile device coverage

Richer content

Native Hybrid Web SMS

We have settled here

Native

HTML

Native

HTML

Native

Standards make it easier to share, and prepare for future devices

Plan ahead. Use open standards and frameworks to separate the

technical layers

Learning content: HTML5 + JS / css etc

media files device agnostic

Packaging models: W3C Widgets,

SCORM, zip

Communication between layers:

TinCan, SCORM, LETSI, REST

Data formats: JSON, XML, W3C etc

Content repositories: Fedora Commons,

Wikimedia, Cloud, App Stores, etc ...

JKO Mobile

Government commitment to HTML5 Content teams working together to figure out what works best Guidelines and tech tips available for all (#mlearning)

Mobile is NOW, and personal 1

one size does not fit all 2

learner centred design 3

Native app PLUS HTML5 4

Standards decrease risk, and

increase resilence 5

Geoff Stead

Head of Innovation, Tribal

@geoffstead

triballabs.net

m-learning.org

@geoffstead

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