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eLearning 2006 Day 5
Julie Collareda
Day five - mLearning
DefinitionUse of mobile phones and
personal digital assistants (PDA) Examples
mLearning
DefinitionmLearning is the acquisition of any knowledge
and skill through using mobile technology,
anywhere, anytime, that results in an
alteration in behaviour.
(Geddes 2004)
mLearning and EducationMobile learning means the provision of
education and training courses on wireless
devices: PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants),
palmtops and mobile telephones
Wired virtual learning environment of today
Wireless learning environment of to-morrow
An example of the trends applied to an mLearning solution
Variety of m-Learning possibilities…
audible texts and MP3s e-textbooks and encyclopedias other innovative formats such as
simulations, streaming video clinical data collection access to Learning Management Systems
m-Learning: PDAsThe handheld personal digital assistant (PDA) is one m-Learning tool that is increasing in use: PortableVersatile Relatively low cost ($200)Provides on-demand access to education
resources
m-Learning: PDAS Many colleges and universities (USA) have
incorporated PDAs into their teaching, curriculum and student resources… Text messagingPod-castingData collection
Educational Applications of PDAs
students taking courses online “idle time” while commuting, during
lunch breaks, at the airport, deployed and other situations without computer access
Assessment
Make optimal use of mLearning:
Portability (learning anytime/anywhere) Location (e.g real-time video of workplace) Wearability (expert in your pocket) Networked communication (coached
collaborative learning) Personalisation (photo, audio, SMS) Blended learning (+classroom, e-learning)
Examples
MLearning Consortium Journal on mLearning What is mLearning? An Apple for the teacher
Day five – Summary mLearning
DefinitionUse of mobile phones and
personal digital assistants (PDA) Examples