Mobile learning disruption ... innovation ...
Geoff Stead Head of Innovation, Tribal Cambridge, UK @geoffstead triballabs.net m-learning.org
A small window onto a big world
Augmented reality is already here!
QR Code scanners
Google Goggles
Wikitude
Layar browser
Aurasma
Rasberry Pi – a computer for $25!
The future is coming,
whether we are ready or
not
Not for ...
- teachers
- learners
- subject areas
- technologies
Translate Transform
same methods, new tools new methods, new tools
Natural process of adaption to new tools & capabilities
content centred learner centred
Work based learners ...
“It should just work”
Context is King
Content is Core
But so is ... UX, flow,
App performance
... and it is personal!
Building skills in your own time (and place)
Maths and English qualifications at McDonald’s UK
26 people sat their Maths or English
exam with McDonald’s
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
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)
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
“
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Mobile apps vs mobile web vs text only ?
Mobile device coverage
Richer content
Native Hybrid Web SMS
We have settled here
Native
HTML
Native
HTML
Native
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 ...
JKO Mobile
Government commitment to HTML5 Content teams working together to figure out what works best Guidelines and tech tips available for all (#mlearning)
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 resilence 5
Geoff Stead
Head of Innovation, Tribal
@geoffstead
triballabs.net
m-learning.org
@geoffstead
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