Learning in a Multi-device World

1. LEARNING IN A MULTI-DEVICE WORLD In 2012, Google's study, titled 'The New Multi-screen World: Understanding Cross-platform Consumer Behavior' gave us a glimpse of the multi-device world. It claimed we were using multiple devices in a day, often switching between them to complete tasks. Today that phenomenon is only getting stronger. THE MULTI-DEVICE WORLD Average number of connected devices used per person in selected countries in 2014 [1] “I don't throw anything away, I'm like two steps short of a hoarder. So I have, you know, an iPad, a mini iPad, an iPhone and Blackberry.” 4 3.6 Number of connected devices 3.1 3.1 3 2.9 3 2.4 2.4 1.9 2 United Kingdom United States Netherlands 1.1 Germany Australia 1 Canada Russia China Brazil 0 Hillary Clinton Our time online is spread between 4 primary media devices [2] [2] 90% Use Multiple screens sequentially to accomplish a task over time [2] 98% of users move between devices in the same day to complete a task Cross Device Analysis for a website User behaviour is not limited to a single device, and very often people jump between devices expecting a smooth transition. [3] 86.23% Desktop Mobile Tab 5.10% 1.95% All Mobile and Tablet 0.43% 5.64% 0.22% 0.65% WHAT IS MULTI-DEVICE LEARNING? Responsive eLearning / Multi-Device Learning Web / App mLearning Traditional eLearning Learning that [4] Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ is available on the device of your choice adapts to the device you are using you can take from one device to another is not just 'push' but 'pull' too critically is 'one source' Ÿ Ÿ Benefits Of Multi-Device Learning [4] Enhanced reach – higher uptake Track across devices Single source – lower cost, maintenance Future proofing GETTING STARTED WITH MULTI-DEVICE LEARNING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT TESTING DELIVERY PRE CONSIDERATIONS Do you really need it to be Multi-Device? Are Desktops in the mix? Is Offline access needed? Will Mobile need full content? Mobile First? TOOLS OTHER ELEMENTS [5] Breakpoints Animations Icon fonts Font size, type Images TESTING CONSIDER THE VARIABLES CO Y IT L I B A S U Y T I L A N O I T C N U F M P L I A N C E P E R F O R M A N C E BYOD BYOD TESTING ENVIRONMENT [6] DEFINE TARGET CREATE TEST PLANS Browsers Browser 1, v.X Browser 2, v.X Browser N, v.X Device Platform OS 1, v.X Device Type 1 OS 2, v.X OS 3, v.X OS 1, v.X Device Type 2 OS 2, v.X OS 3, v.X OS 1, v.X Device Type 3 OS 2, v.X OS 3, v.X GET PHYSICAL DEVICES TEST, TEST, & RE-TEST Start with 3 devices 1 Desktop + 1 Tablet portrait + 1 smallest Fix issues, revalidate by testing again Expand testing environment to other devices More effective to do this device type wise DELIVERY KEY FEATURES Tracking - SCORM / xAPI / no tracking Firewall Responsive LMS Offline – standalone app/ offline LMS player Java needed to run on devices THE OPTIMAL PLATFORM [7] RESPONSIVE LMS KEY BENEFITS provides great user experience on all devices extends the reach of your eLearning to 'in the workflow' empowers your performance support initiatives can enable social/informal learning in the enterprise SUMMING UP We live and work in a multi-device world that allows us access to knowledge at our fingertips. Learning solutions need to be comprehensive and available anytime, anywhere and on any device. As a result, learning solutions providers need to be designing and developing a learning environment that is responsive and can be seamlessly delivered to the learners, and make 'Learning a lifestyle'. Infographic by www.upsidelearning.com References 1. http://www.statista.com/statistics/333861/connected-devices-per-person-in-selected- countries/ 2. http://think.withgoogle.com/databoard/media/pdfs/the-new-multi-screen-world- study_research-studies.pdf 3. http://online-behavior.com/analytics/cross-device 4. http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2014/03/11/elearning-in-a-multi-device- world/ 5. http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2014/04/15/design-challenges-and- considerations-for-responsive-elearning/ 6. http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2014/10/28/5-key-considerations-for- multi-device-testing/ 7. http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2014/12/22/top-4-ways-a-responsive- lms-improves-learning-experience/