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Mobile learning is learning on the go. Mobile learning allows
for anytime, anywhere learning. Mobile learning gives the learner the
capability to achieve their instructional needs in a quick and convenient way
with use of a mobile device. To me mobile
learning is all about ease and mobility for the learner as well as versatility
for the instructor’s choice of teaching. Mobile learning can be utilized in or
outside of the classroom with the help of handheld devices such as smart phones,
tablets, and ereaders. Mobile learning can come in the form of gaming, direct
instruction, social interactions, student creations, or a combination of all of
these. The connectivity of mobile learning and the availability of information
have given instructors an endless amount of opportunities to creatively use
mobile learning and mobile apps to engage students and best meet the needs of
diverse learners and instructional content.
The Impact of Mobile
Learning on Training & Education:
Mobile learning opens up educational opportunities for
instructors and learners. Mobile learning breaks through the restrictive walls
and hours of a traditional classroom to give learners access to knowledge at
the press of a button wherever they are. Inside the classroom, mobile learning
allows the instructor to be a facilitator of learning instead of a direct
instructor. In the classroom, individual students or small groups can work with
mobile devices to watch prerecorded instruction, play educational games,
conduct research, connect with other learners, or complete projects. While
students explore the educational possibilities with mobile devices, the
instructor has the ability to answer questions and work with individual
struggling students or small groups. Outside of the classroom, mobile learning
allows for easy access to knowledge as well as a flipped classroom approach to
be accomplished. Learners are given the ability to work when it is convenient
for their individual schedule. The flexibility of mobile learning can improve
student success in and outside of the classroom.
Keeping Up
With the Trend as an Instructional Technologist:
Learning on the go, and on their own schedule, is particularly
beneficial for adult learners. Classroom learning can be a difficult task to
plan with the busy and variable schedules of adults. Utilizing the capabilities
of mobile learning can allow users in any location, and any time zone to
connect to the learning and training they need. An incredible example of on demand
training for learners is Showd.me. Showd.me is a
unique peer-to-peer training platform that allows employees within a company to
connect from anywhere for on demand learning. Users can find the training they
are required to complete or a training of personal interest from another
employee with the desired knowledge or skill. The mobile training can be one on
one, small or large distance groups. This mobile learning platform has the
ability to video chat, phone chat, share screens, documents, and resources.
Training sessions are then recorded and archived for future learners. Showd.me
is ideal for a mobile learning approach for companies who may have offices
spread across the country or globe. As an instructional technologist
applications such as Showd.me are an integral part of providing on demand
training for employees in need.
Mobile Learning Resources:
Mobile Learning 101, written by Sarah Gilbert
is a useful article for instructors who may just beginning to introduce mobile
learning into their company or design portfolio. This resource stood out to me
because of the great detail it provides in breaking down the basics of mobile
learning including creating, design tools, choosing your approach, and
troubleshooting. The article gives insight into how to make the best choices
based on each company’s needs.
Gilbert, S. (2013). Mobile
Learning 101. Retrieved from https://www.td.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2013/07/Mobile-Learning-101
This guide, Mobile Learning Devices for Learning Everything
You Need to Know, is a concise and well organized guide for K-12 classroom
teachers. The document provides everything a teacher needs to know to get
started with Mobile Learning in the classroom. The article stood out to me
because it provides information on many facets of mobile learning, and is also
very visually appealing.
Robledo, S. J. (2012). Mobile Devices for Learning What You
Need to Know.Edutopia. Retrieved from
http://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/guides/edutopia-mobile-learning-guide.pdf
This site is continually updated for the most
relevant conversations and resources on mobile learning. This resource really
stood out to be because of the wealth of information that is easily available
in one place.
Edutopia. (2014). Mobile Learning: Resource Roundup. Retrieved from
http://www.edutopia.org/article/mobile-learning-resources
Designed Activity for Mobile Learning:
Check out my Mobile Learning Activity Here! The activity is designed for learners in the K-12
setting, and can be modified based on age. The activity uses the HISTORY Here
mobile app as well as the Keynote presentation app. Students research the
history of a chosen area, conduct research, and create a Keynote presentation
to show what they have discovered.
Check Out My
Mobile Learning Voki Presentation:
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