Mobile Learning: mLearnCon2012 keynote
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This document discusses mobile learning and emerging technologies. It notes that augmented reality is already available through apps like QR scanners and Wikitude. It also mentions the low cost Raspberry Pi computer. The document discusses how mobile learning can build skills anytime and anywhere, citing an example of English and math qualifications through McDonald's UK apps. It addresses issues like designing for different mobile platforms and using open standards to make content shareable across devices. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of learner-centered design and using both native apps and HTML5 to make mobile learning personal and accessible now.
Mobile Learning: mLearnCon2012 keynote
- 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. Translate Transform same methods, new tools new methods, new tools Natural process of adaption to new tools & capabilities 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) Movie link: http://bit.ly/mcdvidss
- 9. Maths and English qualifications at McDonalds UK 26 people sat their Maths or English exam with McDonalds 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
- 10. 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)
- 12. 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
- 13. Mobile apps vs mobile web vs text only ? Mobile device coverage Richer content Native Hybrid Web SMS We have settled here
- 16. 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 ...
- 17. JKO Mobile Government commitment to HTML5 Content teams working together to figure out what works best Guidelines and tech tips available for all (#mlearning)
- 18. 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 resilience 5
- 19. Geoff Stead Head of Innovation, Tribal @geoffstead triballabs.net m-learning.org @geoffstead Keep on learning ...