what works: five mobile learning success stories

What worksFive mobile learning

success stories

Imogen CasebourneDirector of Learning

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Level 1Multi-device courses

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What devices are people using?


Higher Education

Information Security Suite

Collaboratively developed with 5 UK Universities...

...but all use different platforms and devices.


Multiple devices


Responsive design


Responsive web design

Multi-device learning


Bringing the learning to life

• Bruner (2002) - stories are essential to our comprehension of the world and fundamental to learning

• Use the authentic voice – someone like me

• Use artefacts and visual hooks

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Key takeaways

• Future proof• Consortium commissioning• Use narrative


Agusta Westland – Distance Learning on tablet & PC


The brief

Helicopter pilots are self-led and want to learn in their own time – would like to cut down on classroom training

Simulator time is strictly limited

Distance learning could be the answer

AW TNA revealed most pilots had tablets!


The blend

f2f PC Tablet Simulator

Explore & understand

Practice

Discuss


The solution


Key takeaways

• Part of a blend?• Check tone


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Level 2Mobile resources for just in time learning


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Diagnostic tools

Job aids

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Harper Collins

Just in time learning for high-school math exam study


400 pages1400 questions1200 examples


‘If I have a book,

I just sort of look

blankly at the book’

But ...

Research informed our mobile strategy

Multi-platform market

User testing and focus groups at every stage


‘’It’s easier, I find it easier…’

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‘It makes.. .it keeps me interested’

more engaging


‘I don’t learn anything from a book... this is interactive so I can learn from it, I’m actually doing something’

better than a book


Teachers love them too!


More than35,000downloads


Key takeaways

• People use smart phones differently• Consider appropriate solutions• May be just-in-time

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Resus – Multi-device learning for healthcare


“It’s very well having it to look at theory behind the practice but at the end of the

day, we’re practical people.” Staff Nurse, Critical Care


E-learning solution

Learners need to study in their own time. Learning needs to be succinct and focused.

Content carefully chunked into manageable sections. Time required clearly highlighted. Bookmarking available.

Focus group concerns

Concern that the face to face element is removed, no feedback, or chance to hear real life examples.

Opportunities for learners to apply and test their knowledge. Instant feedback to questions.Real life examples and challenging scenario content for learners to work through and make decisions to mirror real life. E-lecture content and slide deck showing lectures by the people who present on the f2f course.

ALS manual very popular and familiar way to learn.

Design uses the manual as part of the blended solution, learners pointed to background and further reading.

Positive reaction to idea of mobile learning

Course designed to work on mobile platforms via web app for iPad, accessed through Moodle site. Separate course with design features specifically for Smartphone.


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‘I also felt I retained more information this way as I was able to do small chunks of revision at a time online...’

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Learner/stakeholder reactions:Scale: 1 = agree/very good 6 = disagree/very poor


I was able to do the on-line lectures undisturbed in my own home with unlimited coffee and cake!!! This is a

fabulous course!” e-ALS candidate, Band 7-9, Resuscitation Officer


Research on healthcare workers in general

Would mobile learning be more convenient?


Key takeaways

• Consider timings• Offer flexibility• Offer choice


What resources would suit your learners?


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Level 3Location specific content


Use mobile technology to situate learning

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QR codes


QVC treasure hunt


Not relevant in the office?


Using GPS


What location specific training could help your organization?


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Level 4Mobile games



British army

Games based learning

The problem – low levels of numeracy

Some recruits couldn’t move on Army deprived of otherwise talented soldiers


Focus groups to explore

the problem


Active learnersSent back to school

With homework

The classroom isn’t always the answer


Why mobile technology?

1. Can be carried everywhere2. Offers opportunistic learning in found time3. Whenever/wherever4. Discreet – doesn’t scream

out ‘homework’5. Familiar/comfortable


Why Nintendo DS? Nintendo DS

Sony PSP

Apple i-touch

PDA Smart phone

Portability

Penetration

Stylus

2 screens

Robust


Why games based learning?

1. Repeat practice2. Immediate feedback3. A sense of challenge4. Friendly competition


“I can’t sit there and read … I learn

by doing things……I sit and play....that’s how I do it…I do it all the

time …”

Learning by doing


Operation Numerika!


‘Using the Nintendo to

learn maths is great - it makes

it less hard work and more like a game – ‘specially as

you can try to beat your last

score and you're

playing against the clock. The

picture questions are

best - they make maths

almost exciting!’

…’

Less hard work


Excitement!

‘You’ve got to have excitement, whatever you’re doing. If not, your mind’s going to switch off and you’re just going to get bored and it’s just not going to happen.’


Key takeaways

Ask yourself:• Who• Where• Why


Where could games enhance your training?


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