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Mobile Learning Environment
A.J. Ripin
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M-learning is the term given to the delivery of training by means of mobile devices such as Mobile Phones, PDAs and digital audio players, as well as digital cameras and voice recorders, pen scanners etc.
M-learners are seeking lessons in small, manageable formats that they can undertake when it suits them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_learning
Mobile Learning (mLearning) Defined
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Dynamics of the Mobile LearningEnvironment
1. Variety of Mobile Content Needs:
On the Job Support Material Information, Education and Reference Notifications and Alerts Procedures, Checklists and Forms Quizzes, Tests and Certifications Games and Simulations Mentoring/Coaching Collaboration
Dynamics of the Mobile LearningEnvironment
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2. Variety of Mobile Delivery Formats:
E-mail Messaging
SMS/Text Messaging MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
Audio Podcasting IVR (Interactive Voice Response)
Graphics/Mobile Camera Video/Animation GPS Mobile Web Applications
Dynamics of the Mobile LearningEnvironment
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3. Variety of Mobile Device Options:
Mobile Phones/WAP-enabled Mobile Phones iPods/iPhones Portable Gaming Devices Smart Phones Pocket PCs BlackBerrys Tablets and more!
Dynamics of the Mobile LearningEnvironment
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4. Variety of Wireless Carriers:
Becomes more of a factor with Global Initiatives GSM, CDMA, Gov’t Intervention Cost can influence preferred methods of mobile
computing
Dynamics of the Mobile LearningEnvironment
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5. Variety of Methods to Data Transfer
Desktop/Laptop Cellular Towers
Mobile Devices
Cellular
Towers (Only)
Cellular
Towers
ActiveSync®
and/or WIFI
ActiveSync ®
(Only)
Beam/
Bluetooth®
SD Card/
Chip
Dynamics of the Mobile LearningEnvironment
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6. Variety of Learning Styles/Needs:
Visual (spatial)—learner prefers using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
Aural (auditory-musical)—learner prefers using sound and music.
Verbal (linguistic)—learner prefers using words, both in speech and writing.
Physical (kinesthetic)—learner prefers using your body, hands and sense of touch.
Logical (mathematical)—learner prefers using logic, reasoning and systems.
Social (interpersonal)—learner prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
Solitary (intrapersonal)—learner prefers to work alone and use self-study.
Dynamics of the Mobile LearningEnvironment
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Begin with the proven methods of mobile computing—pay attention to Mobile Web
Look at modalities that transcend devices
Consumers are expecting more out of the mobile experience
Integration of delivery formats are becoming common
Sometimes innovation becomes instant game changers
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Impact on Strategy and Development
A.J. RipinStrategist, Future and Emerging Technologies
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