Category Archives: mobile learning

mLearning has to be now, or we’re left behind

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Rory

Had a conversation this week about “this thing called mobile learning” (her words); and I just chimed in to say that we have to do it NOW. Failure to dive into these waters will leave us, as a training organization … Continue reading →

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Mobile context – Time Opportunity

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Rory

In thinking more about the context for mobile users/learners, the consideration of “time opportunity” keeps gnawing at me. I started to think out loud via this post, and I’m continuing my lil’ ol’ self-dialogue in this public space. I start … Continue reading →

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Mobile context

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Rory

I have had conversations with folks where I mention the need for an instructional designer to understand the context for a mobile experience. Here’s what I mean … Example 1: I’m standing on the grocery store checkout line. I take … Continue reading →

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A conversation about HTML5 tools

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Rory

All the buzz … find an elearning authoring tool that can convert a course into HTML5 with just the click of a button. Voila! Not only do you get a Flash-based course for desktops/laptops, you get the same content all … Continue reading →

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Some more favorite tweets from this week

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Rory

Quote attributed to C.S. Lewis, “Children are not deceived by fairy stories, they are often and gravely deceived by school.” Tons of mobile learning resources (via @TheConsultantsE) … mLearning in Practice Course Resources … contains a lot of links to … Continue reading →

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this looks kinda cool – Ringmark: mobile browser test suite

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Rory

Not a whole lot of fanfare about this one – at least not that I could find. But I found this interesting tool that seems to be easy to use and helpful in determining what is possible when developing mobile … Continue reading →

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In the Middle of the Curve: #mlearncon Judy Brown’s Overview of Mobile Learning

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Rory

A very nice summary of the mLearning landscape by Judy Brown See on Scoop.it – Mobile Learning Design notes from mLearncon session: “Judy Brown’s Overview of Mobile Learning” … offered by Wendy Wickham (https://profiles.google.com/108373702203427691869) … See on in-the-middle-of-the-curve.blogspot.fr

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mLearning: Revolutionizing Education

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Rory

Ten tips or ideas from Fabio Sergio that looks at some ideas on how mLearning (mobile learning) is beginning to and will continue to ‘revolutionize’ learning from school through corporations and beyond – into lifelong learning. See on Scoop.it – … Continue reading →

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Tablet Learning – Neither Mobile Learning Nor eLearning | Upside Learning Blog

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Rory

Although these thoughts have been published/posted awhile ago, the rise of tablets being used in learning settings makes this still timely. See on Scoop.it – Mobile Learning Design There’s a definite movement towards delivering learning on tablets and mobile phones. … Continue reading →

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@Ignatia Webs: Drawing up an #mLearning #strategy in 10 steps

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Rory

See on Scoop.it – Mobile Learning Design Everyone is joining mLearning, but in many cases some of the basic steps are missing. Looking at my own mLearning roll out, I now see much more elements that will support a good … Continue reading →

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