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Compatibility Challenges for Mobile Learning Objects

Presenter: Markus Hofmann Co-Author: Matt Smith Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. Compatibility Challenges for Mobile Learning Objects. EdTech 2009. Introduction. Motivation iPhone/iPod Touch Moodle as VLE

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Compatibility Challenges for Mobile Learning Objects

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  1. Presenter: Markus Hofmann Co-Author: Matt Smith Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Compatibility Challenges for Mobile Learning Objects EdTech 2009

  2. Introduction • Motivation • iPhone/iPod Touch • Moodle as VLE • Learning Objects should be platform independent

  3. Background • Design for mobility • Design for widespread population • Design for limited input/output facilities • Ideal for learning outside formal environment

  4. Methodology • 36 files evaluated • 9 different application type categories • Evaluated interactivity, functionality, readability, usability and various iPhone features. • Moodle as delivery method (iPhone browser) • 3G iPhone (version 2.2.1)

  5. Word Processing • Supported Files: • .doc, .docx, .pdf • Unsupported Files • .odt, .pages, .txt • Very readable through automated customisation (even with font size 10) • Active external links • Zooming & rotation • No index in pdf files • Cannot be edited

  6. Spreadsheets • Supported Files: • .xls, .xlsx • Unsupported Files • .ods, .numbers • Limited formulae support • No Macro support • Rotate and zoom features • Cannot be edited

  7. Presentation • Supported Files: • .ppt, .pptx • Unsupported Files • .odp, .keynote • Loss of transitions • Loss of animations • One continuous page • Rotate and zoom features

  8. Web Pages • Supports XHTML • JavaScript • Interactive • No Flash support • Possible platform for mobile social learning • Editable (limited) • Fully input/output compatible

  9. Still Images • Fully supports • jpg, gif, tiff, bmp, png • Zoom and rotation • Can be saved to local device

  10. Animations • Supported Files: • .gif (animated) • Unsupported Files • .swf • Flash Files can be converted • No interactivity

  11. Moving Images • Supported Files: • .mp4, • Unsupported Files • .mov, .mpg, .wmv, .avi and flv. • Zoom and rotate feature supported • YouTube.com support

  12. Sound • Supported Files: • .wav • Unsupported Files • mp3, mid, m4a, wma and flac • Podcasts through iTunes

  13. Other • MS Publisher and Visio files are not supported.

  14. Challenges • Limitations due to physical size • Differences in expectations • Incompatibility with ‘legacy’ learning objects • No plug-in support by browser

  15. Summary • Only 2nd Generation • OS 3.0 • Main issue lies with plug-in limitations • Web pages are best supported and most suited to develop learning objects

  16. Conclusion • Supported files work great • Conversion to supported file types is often possible • Push towards web based interactive learning apps • Future growth of new generation mobile device.

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