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Mobile Technologies and LearningMobile Technologies and Learning
(Networking Session)(Networking Session)
Pam Boiros, VP Product Management, Books24x7Pam Boiros, VP Product Management, Books24x7
Learning: Re-Imagined
AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda
• Introductions: • Your Name/Role/Organization• One word that comes to mind when you think about “mobile learning”.
• SkillSoft Update:
• Mobile market trends• Mobility vs./and Portability • SkillSoft Strategy
• Discussion:• Are you currently incorporating mobile technology into your learning programs? How? • If not, do you plan to? • Where do you see the most promising application?• Pitfalls, “gotchas”, red flags?
Mobility and Portability Mobility and Portability Mobility and Portability Mobility and Portability
Mobile Workers on the Rise Mobile Workers on the Rise Mobile Workers on the Rise Mobile Workers on the Rise
• An increase in the number of mobile workers and an uptake in Smartphone adoption is expected worldwide
– 75% of the U.S. work force will be mobile by year-end 2011– 1 billion workers around the world will be classified as mobile by 2011– Organizations deploying mobile working technologies enjoy a strategic
competitive advantage over companies that have not integrated mobility into their environment
Source: IDC (1/2008)
Mobile devices may be the primary
Internet appliance in some markets
• Converged Mobile Devices (CMDs):• Annual compound growth rate of
54% over next 4 years• 82 million devices by 2011• Drivers: Beyond telephony,
secure link to corporate intranets, access corporate email.
Source: IDC
Mobile Learning NewsMobile Learning NewsMobile Learning NewsMobile Learning News
Chalk acquired by RIM
Cisco WebEx Release iPhone App
Mobile DevicesMobile DevicesMobile DevicesMobile Devices
Mobile Challenges
• Multiple platforms
• Shifting standards
• Slow networks
• Rapid obsolescence
• Economics
Mobile ‘Truths’Mobile ‘Truths’Mobile ‘Truths’Mobile ‘Truths’
• Supplements, but does not replace traditional e-learning
• Component of the corporate “learning ecosystem”
• Appropriate content, appropriate device, appropriate time
• Tracking and reporting is key
• Must be simple to use and should not be device dependent
• SkillSoft platforms continue to evolve to offer increasing mobile capabilities
Mobile is an Extension of the Mobile is an Extension of the eLearning EcosystemeLearning Ecosystem
Mobile is an Extension of the Mobile is an Extension of the eLearning EcosystemeLearning Ecosystem
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Offline
Watch or listen to downloadedvideo or MP3
Search a database for urgent snippet
Select from many modes
Take a course or read a chapteron an airplane
Offline CoursesOffline CoursesOffline CoursesOffline Courses
Offline Chapters and VideosOffline Chapters and VideosOffline Chapters and VideosOffline Chapters and Videos
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Access to personal and corporate bookshelves, bookmarks, and notes
Browse, Search, Read, Download Audio
Web application optimized for web-enabled mobile devices
Mobile Access for Busy Professionals
Mobile: Enhanced VisibilityMobile: Enhanced VisibilityMobile: Enhanced VisibilityMobile: Enhanced Visibility
•SkillSoft Strategy:• Continues to be an R&D priority• Mobility is an extension, not replacement• Focus on “In-between” learning• Web/email delivery• Trackability is key
DiscussionDiscussionDiscussionDiscussion
• Are you currently incorporating mobile technology into your learning programs? How?
• If not, do you plan to?
• Where do you see the most promising application?
• Pitfalls, “gotchas”, red flags?