Mobile Learning from basic to mobile2.0

Inge de Waard

We are witnessing the dawn of the global knowledge and technology revolution!

Mobile technology is changing our lives and it does so for people all around the world.

mobiles are the computers of the future

Why is mLearning so appealing?

On-the-go: no place attached Anytime: no schedule, but your own Ubiquitous, it is omnipresent Just-in-time, when you need it Localized Informal and formal learning Connected to everyone

…. And it is possible all around the world

Mobile? Out is In

Your knowledge in your pocket for you to use when you want, wherever you are, … and you are no longer alone, it is US

Escaping the classroom will no longer be possible… well unless you switch it off…

Making mLearning look heavy:statistics and numbers

http://www.morganstanley.com/institutional/techresearch/

Where to start?

YOU CAN develop mobile projects 4 examples with different technologies

co design and co deploywith all stakeholders

Case 1: Telemedicine: peer to peer

discussion forum with mobile access

website

Starting from web-based contentUser created content + peer to peer knowledge exchange

Provide content which is cross media/platform

Think about copyright and disclaimers also between peers!

Know the needs that your learners face and adapt

Wimaxbluetooth

Some programming

Connect your mobile to a television set and use it as a desktop for bigger screen (this technology will be standardized in new mobile devices, you can even use it as a desktop check it out on another youtube movie, it is a brandname, sorry for the marketing)

CME for lifelong learning?

Keeping physicians in contact with peers will enhance knowledge exchange in priority settings (HIV/AIDS is increasingly spreading)

Getting the latest medical information out there is crucial

Adding CME modules to the Telemedicine website

CME keeps physicians on top of their speciality & if it is linked to the Telemedicine website =>

growing number of users

Feedback of the pilot group

Advantages They liked the relevant information that was brought to

them Learning at their own convenience Opened new ways of learning They felt connected with peers

Disadvantages Access was not ensured in the field and this could drain

the battery The screen was small for learning (in the older cell phone

types) Without electricity the battery can run out Graphics/tables sometimes unclear on small screens

Case 2: research based on simple data exchange: FAMACHA anaemia

analyze before setting up a mobile project

Target GroupBuild on what existsCost

incorporate all the stakeholders

SmsDelimiters

Sms: 8431,1,3,2,1,3,2,4,2

farmer cattle eye data

Assure benefits for all stakeholders

Mobile data connection: great for statistical, rural research!

Case 3: eSCART online courses

Different media suit different learners’ skills

Redesign existing strong projects only when this has a surplus!

eXelearning.orgJavascript

Html & CSS

Big mobile multimedia files? consider sending SDcards to learners to reduce download costs.

Mobile course example:http://tinyurl.com/yqb47s

Make learning a multi-sensory experience

Natural Evolution HIV/AIDS

Screen capturing (captivate, camtasia)

Video editing (final cut, premiere)

Audio editing(audicity = free)

Asynchronous discussion +

Explore your (future) software

Mobile offline possibilities enabling multimedia courses.

Mobile = mp4 conversion so you have any video you want. Use cheap video converter software like AVS4you (39,95 EUR)

Connect your mobile to a television set and use it as a desktop for bigger screen (this technology will be standardized in new mobile devices, you can even use it as a desktop check it out on another youtube movie, it is a brandname, sorry for the marketing)

Solar panels are already out there.

Health care workers involved in HIV/AIDS care in Peru

20 Clinics in Department Capitals (urban and peripheral)

More than 70% of the national patients receive treatment on those selected health facilities

The selection was made working closely with the Ministry of Health

Case 4: Tibotec: mLearning2.0

Scenario in South America

Internet cafes

ADSLADSL

Mobile devices: localized solution

Pre-test (day 1)-access LCMS

( MLE Moodle)-via email -website

Clinical Case (day 3)-3d movies (podcast deliver using itunes)-Questions related with clinical case(start discussion forum Moodle)-Critical thinking

wifi

Send summary materialWebsite Link (day 11)Post-test (day 15)

Summary

Day 1: Pre-test with focus on this topic Day 3: Send Clinical case with questions and start discussionDay 10: Conclusion of clinical caseDay 11: Summary of module (articles and review) Day 15: Post-test

Example of clinical module

The mLearning tools used in this case

Wrap up: the mobile learning essence

Plan carefully before setting up a mobile project Explore the latest mobile world for ideas and possible

technical solutions Only start if you know a mobile project will make a

difference Incorporate all stakeholders from the start Understand the technical conditions your learners face

(and find solutions were needed) Keep the courses simple/intuitive, clear and fun Diversity in courses, fit different learning skills Engage the learner (interactivity, implement context as

much as possible, user generated context).

Mobile developing…. YES!

Go open source (free) and all the way:(for would-be mobile developers)

The W3C mobile web initiative: mobile web from W3CThe mobile validator, checking whether your mobile website

is accessibleDOM Compatibility - CSS Object Model View with different cell

phonesMobile web training from W3C (only 99$!)

More advanced: mobile2.0 messaging: funambol develop your own mobile apps with betavine or dev.mobi Other mobile programming:

Dotnet for mobile: free course; Linux for mobile: free course;

Contact

Email: idewaard@itg.be

Blog: ignatiawebs.blogspot.com (click the ‘mobile’ tag) Slideshare (ppt): http://www.slideshare.net/ignatia

linkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ingedewaard