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Explore the world of mLearning and discover how it can enhance productivity and learning in the modern age of technology. Gain insights into theories, methodologies, and new technologies in mobile learning. Learn about QR codes, apps, podcasts, MOOCs, and more. Discover principles and tools for creating engaging mobile learning experiences.
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iPads & Smart Phones Maximizing Learning Potential in the Modern Age of Technology Governor’s Safety & Health Conference 2014 Mary M RydeskyTransition Management
What is mLearning? Are you dabbling In it now?
mLearning • any activity that allows one to be more productive when consuming, interacting with, or creating information, mediated through a compact digital portable device carried on a regular basis, having reliable connectivity, and fitting in a pocket or purse • eLearning Guild, 2007
mLearning • Theories & Methodologies about mobile/seamless learning in context • ○ Quality assurance of mobile learning apps • ○ Evaluation of mobile learning support • ○ Ethics and privacy • New Technologies and developments in mobile learning • ○ Wearable and sensor technologies • ○ Augmented reality for learning • ○ Mobile seamless learning support • ○ Ubiquitous and ambient learning and technology • ○ Interoperability and standards for mobile learning • ○ Innovative approaches …current/emerging mobile technologies • ○ Adaptive/virtual/collaborative environments for mobile learning • Instructional Design for Mobile and Seamless Learning • ○ Mobile learning in and across formal and informal settings • ○ Open and distance education with mobile devices • ○ Interaction design and usability for mobile learning • Mobile learning across cultures and educational sectors
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Advantages • Learning at the time of need • Learning as a process (over time), not an event • Learning that affects beliefs and values – meta-cognitive • More than the annual compliance drill • Internalization of why we ascribe to a safety process • Going less-paper or paperless!
MOOCs • Udacity • iTunesU • Udemy • Coursera.org • “The Science of Safety in Healthcare” • MOOC List at http://www.mooc-list.com/
Video • YouTube • Vimeo • Ustream
Principles • Small chunks • Variety • Interactive, collaborative & fun • Limit text • Useful, relevant, minimal • Contextual & personal • Uses device’s features
Other Tools • Iflipr – makes flash cards for iphone • Twitter: short notes; Safety messages • Moodle – open source LMS • Mob – iForge – development of mobile content (all phones) central repository (geek talk) • ASTD – and Alaska Chapter – people who talk the ‘langauge’
Resources • Algonquin Collge. Top 10 things you need to now about mobile learning. http://www.algonquincollege.com/onlineresources/fsg/doc/top10FAQsBYOD.pdf • Buff, T. Top tips to make your mobile learning engaging. http://elearningindustry.com/top-tips-to-make-your-mobile-learning-engaging • Pierce, Matt. Employee learning is going mobile-are small businesses ready? http://goo.gl/5c58bV • Quinn, C. (2011) Designing mLearning: tapping into the mobile revolution for organizational performance. San Francisco: Pfeiffer
Mary M Rydeskymrydesky@yahoo.com 907-227-2393 www.transitionmanagement.us Governor’s Safety & Health Conference 2014 mlearning