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Mobile Chalkboard:

The New Face of Learning Management Systems. Mobile Chalkboard:. Definition of Mobile Learning. Mobile learning is the usage of mobile devices ( Cell Phones, PDAs, Laptops) in the systematic delivery of curriculum and instruction Graphics. Focus of Mobile Learning:.

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Mobile Chalkboard:

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  1. The New Face of Learning Management Systems Mobile Chalkboard:

  2. Definition of Mobile Learning Mobile learning is the usage of mobile devices ( Cell Phones, PDAs, Laptops) in the systematic delivery of curriculum and instruction • Graphics

  3. Focus of Mobile Learning:

  4. Introductions:Chalk Media Group • Chalk Media Group, Subsidiary of Research in Motion, established 1997 • Mobile Communications Software Company • Specialization: Enterprise Technology Platforms & Video Production • Proven Ten-Year track record with assisting organizations in effective communications with its employees, business partners, & customers

  5. Stage 1: Need for Innovation • Chalk Media recognizes (2006) industry need for mobile communications that offered: • Security • Trackability • Rich Multimedia Pushcart • Effective Inner-Connectivity within Organization • Real-Time Adaptability

  6. Stage 2: Research: Mobile Deployment Content • Central focus of Chalk Solution is to drive business efficiencies and improve productivity through interactive and effective mobile communications through high-impact messaging • Chalk mobile “off the shelf” library separately service Blackberry Smart Phones • Lead project developers: • Steven Wachli • Jody Glidden • Michael LaBlanc

  7. Stage 3: Development of Mobile Chalkboard • Target Audience: Large/Medium Enterprises which deploying Blackberry devices to its workforce • Target Market: Fortune /Global 500 Companies In diverse industries : Telecommunications Professional Services Media Government Financial Services

  8. Stage 3:Deployment of MobileChalkboard

  9. Stage 4: Commercialization of Mobile Chalkboard Business Model/Strategy (Recurring Business Model: Active Sales Cycle) • Increase software license by less than 1% of Blackberry users for profitability • Anticipate greater demand for license subscriptions • Progressive strategy of obtaining reseller contracts within Fortune/Global 500 Market • Marketing Strategy allows minimal downturn through diffusion into diverse markets

  10. Demonstration of Mobile Chalkboard • http://www.chalk.com/video_overview.aspx Mobile Chalkboard Experience

  11. Mobile Chalkboard: Benefits of mLearning Solutions for Education • Facilitation of curriculum and instruction: anytime. • Lends itself to the Constructivist Approach to Learning • Improves Retention of Knowledge/Student Engagement • Instant communication outside of class • Feedback through wireless channels

  12. Mobile Chalkboard: Current Applications for mLearning • Course slides with audio voiceover • • Videos (or audio podcasts) of professors or subject matter experts • • Productivity-enhancing information (ex. study tips, reminders, best practices) • • Mobile quizzes • feedback surveys • • Faculty updates

  13. Mobile Chalkboard: Is this “right” for your Learning Community? Point s to Consider: • Institution objectives & budget? • Target Audience? • Creating or using existing content? • Presence of existing library to draw content? • Integration & tracking needs? • Who will be responsible for End User Support? • Success criteria? • Market Strategies for mlearning platform?

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