Mobile Learning

June 10, 2015

Mobile Learning Solutions: 3 Tips For Being A Learner Advocate

As mobile devices gain more traction as learning devices, what do instructional designers need to consider when consulting with clients? Keep your learner advocate hat on when developing mobile learning solutions with these three tips.

by Shauna LeBlanc Vaughan

May 31, 2015

Why Blended Learning Still Ticks My Boxes

Mobile learning is not designed to be an educational tool that works in silo, but as a tool that complements other training measures such as classroom style training and virtual classes. By developing learning strategies that incorporate a wide variety of learning activities such as classroom instruction, virtual training, or mobile learning, companies can give staff greater, more flexible learning and improved performance support.

by Mark Rose

May 19, 2015

The Mobile Learning Advantage For The Banking and Financial Services Industry

Mobile devices are now increasingly becoming the norm in BFSI for showing product catalogues or presentations. But there is another benefit that can be derived out of them – that of training and learning. Varied learning solutions can be developed, keeping in mind the needs of the learners as well as the strength of the mobile platform.

by Heena Nanda

May 13, 2015

Backchannel Applications: Embrace The Backchannel

Those in the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) movement in K-12 and Postsecondary education advocate for multiple means of communication among teachers and students that include using devices equipped with backchannel applications. These applications, which allow for a digital conversation while a verbal conversation is happening, can allow those who are afraid to speak in class, or those who prefer not to speak in class, to contribute to the discussion through written responses. Those who are shy and those who are introverted have an outlet that is suitable to their personalities, which helps them contribute to the conversation in productive ways.

by Heather MacCorkle Edick

May 5, 2015

Augmented Learning 103: Location Based eLearning - Learn on the Go

What if the information you needed was whispered in your ear, just when you needed it the most? Sound futuristic? Creepy? Maybe a little spooky? Or could it simply be technology? And what if we said that all that is already happening to people right now… and it’s happening because people are asking for it?

by Joel Copeland

May 2, 2015

10 Easy Steps To Get Started With 1-to-1 Programs

1-to-1 programs give learners the opportunity to access a wealth of information at the fingertips and to expand their educational horizons anywhere at any time. In this article, I’ll go over 10 easy steps that can help you start a 1-to-1 program for your audience.

by Christopher Pappas

April 28, 2015

The Augmented Future Of eLearning: Augmented Reality In eLearning

The way in which we use technology to enhance our daily lives seems bound to a two dimensional screen. eLearners are always up to date in terms of the way in which we consume information; but what if you were able to display digital artifacts on the world around us? What if the “one size fits all” digital learning courses could be tailored to an individual?

by Nicholas Filler

April 27, 2015

Augmented Learning 102: Voice Activated eLearning - Listen Up!

You’ve probably heard that the only silly question is the one that you didn’t ask. Well, technology has now taken that saying one step further. Voice recognition allows us to talk to, rather than through, our mobile devices. One of the best things about our mobile devices... they don’t judge. No question is too silly.

by Joel Copeland

April 21, 2015

5 Tips To Develop Mobile Learning Assessments

Mobile Learning is becoming increasingly popular, both in formal and informal educational environments. While creating a mobile learning experience may require a different design approach, integrating effective mobile learning assessments is still an essential step in the process. In this article, I’ll share some tips to help you create mobile learning assessments that offer your learners a complete on-the-go mobile learning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

April 20, 2015

Augmented Learning 101: QR Codes

I’ll bet that when you encounter the phrase ‘augmented learning’ you get a mental picture of a person, wearing a high tech set of goggles or a helmet, with an expression of opened-mouthed, rapt wonder on his/her face. Right? That’s augmented learning. Right?

by Joel Copeland

April 16, 2015

6 Tips To Use Mobile Performance Support To Enhance Customer Service

It is true that your sales team is out on the front lines every day trying to increase your company's revenue. As such, giving them the training and support they need is essential. However, there is another department working behind the scenes that needs just as much performance support as their counterparts: customer service. In this article I'll offer 6 tips for creating a mobile performance support plan for your customer service staff.

by Christopher Pappas

April 5, 2015

How To Create A Successful Mobile Learning Strategy: 6 Secrets For eLearning Professionals

It is undeniable that mobile learning is the future. An increasing number of learners are turning to their mobile devices to expand their horizons, both in formal and informal learning environments. In this article I'll share 6 secrets you can use to create a successful mobile learning strategy for your online learners, so that they can receive all the benefits that mobile learning courses have to offer.

by Christopher Pappas