mLearnCon 2012
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Mobile learning is becoming increasingly disruptive through innovations like augmented reality, low-cost computers, and mobile access to online content and qualifications. [1] Effective mobile learning designs the experience around the learner, translating content into new tools and focusing on usability across different mobile contexts. [2] Governments and content teams are recognizing HTML5 as a strategy to future-proof mobile learning and allow sharing across devices through open standards. [3]
mLearnCon 2012
- 1. Mobile learning disruption ... innovation ... Geoff Stead Head of Innovation, Tribal Cambridge, UK @geoffstead triballabs.net m-learning.org
- 2. A small window onto a big world
- 3. Augmented reality is already here! QR Code scanners Google Goggles Wikitude Layar browser Aurasma
- 4. Rasberry Pi – a computer for $25! The future is coming, whether we are ready or not
- 5. Not for ... - teachers - learners - subject areas - technologies
- 6. Natural process of adaption to new tools & capabilities Translate Transform same methods, new tools new methods, new tools content centred learner centred
- 7. Work based learners ... “It should just work” Context is King Content is Core But so is ... UX, flow, App performance ... and it is personal!
- 8. Building skills in your own time (and place)
- 9. Maths and English qualifications at McDonald’s UK 2006: 26 people sat their Maths or English exam with McDonald’s 2012: 200 people A WEEK sit their exam 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
- 10. On the job - blending “task” and “learning” Practical RnD, building and testing M-learning in challenging contexts 24 Nations currently trialing MoLE project http://mole-project.net Movie link: http://bit.ly/moleprojectmovie 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)
- 12. M-Learning Content “ 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 ” 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
- 13. Mobile apps vs mobile web vs text only ? We have settled here Native Hybrid Web SMS Mobile device coverage Richer content
- 14. Native HTML Native Native HTML
- 15. 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 ...
- 16. JKO Mobile Government commitment to HTML5 Content teams working together to figure out what works best Guidelines and tech tips available for all (#mlearning)
- 17. 1 Mobile is NOW, and personal 2 one size does not fit all 3 learner centred design 4 Native app PLUS HTML5 Standards decrease risk, and 5 increase resilence
- 18. Keep on learning ... Geoff Stead Head of Innovation, Tribal @geoffstead @geoffstead triballabs.net m-learning.org