How the Integration of audio enhances e-learning

International “Road Warriors” or individual in businesses use audio called “On-

Point Cell Cast” as a tool for creating and distributing surveys, assessments and

content to a mobile workforce. Its e-learners complete their assignments using

any cellular phone and can deliver content using two-way text messaging,

streaming audio and a mobile web browser on a smart phone. New e-learners

would rather use mobile phones than listen to podcasts.

CellCast enables companies to create and deliver mobile content directly to user’s mobile phones, and track their progress and test scores.

On-Point Digital’s Cell Cast

How the Integration of audio enhances e-learning

• Mobile devices include cellular phone, PDA and MP3 player. General speaking, people want to carry mobile devices with them because

they want to be reachable.

• Since the mobile device is so easily accessible makes it a great tool for note taking or problem solving. Learners can simply make a phone call or text their instructors or friends to get their opinion or advice.

• Easy access makes a mobile device also a great tool to help learning occur at anywhere and anytime.

• Learners may play gaming simulation and other interactive applications, listen to podcasts, watch videos, read the news or even join discussion.

How the Integration of audio enhances e-learning

• When learners start to think and guide their learning the mobile learning model becomes much more efficient.

• Learners may read an e-book or listen to a podcast. www.podcastalley.com to find podcasts.

• Mobile phones are very useful tools for informal learning.

• Learning materials that are delivered on mobile devices reach many people that can be hard to reach with any other media

• Instructors may offer educational mobile games, podcasts or video clips for their target groups.

• Using mobile devices to manage learning related tasks, such as calendars, reminders, announcements, registration, and school-home communication

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