M-Learning for Instructional Uses An overview of the many uses of mlearning in instructional settings

Introduction to Mlearning Many applications such as:Many applications such as: –K-12 education –Post-secondary & continuing education –Language learning –Professional development & corporate training –Informal learning

Introduction to Mlearning Mlearning comes from a variety of different sources:Mlearning comes from a variety of different sources: –podcasts –vodcasts –wikis –websites –social media –presentations

Introduction to Mlearning There are a number of different devices that can be used:There are a number of different devices that can be used: –mobile phones –PDAs –tablet PCs –laptops –music players

K-12 Learning Possibilities Textbooks can be stored on a single deviceTextbooks can be stored on a single device Guided learning allows students to discover on their ownGuided learning allows students to discover on their own Instant updates on assignments via twitter or facebookInstant updates on assignments via twitter or facebook Posting to wikis makes group work easierPosting to wikis makes group work easier

Post-secondary education & continuing education Students no longer need to be present in lecture halls to benefit from instructionStudents no longer need to be present in lecture halls to benefit from instruction Podcasts allow students to review workPodcasts allow students to review work Students can vote or ask questions via SMSStudents can vote or ask questions via SMS

Post-secondary education & continuing education Communication and group work can be done synchronously or asynchronouslyCommunication and group work can be done synchronously or asynchronously Allows students to work and study at the same time, using their time more efficiently.Allows students to work and study at the same time, using their time more efficiently.

Language Learning Podcasts can improve vocabulary and grammar during commutesPodcasts can improve vocabulary and grammar during commutes Dictionary apps can assist with real life situationsDictionary apps can assist with real life situations Listening, reading and writing activities can be done on the students own time and can submit answers via the webListening, reading and writing activities can be done on the students own time and can submit answers via the web

Corporate Training Busy professionals can train during downtimeBusy professionals can train during downtime Save workers’ time instead of having them sit through training sessionsSave workers’ time instead of having them sit through training sessions Training can be completed as slow or quickly as employees wishTraining can be completed as slow or quickly as employees wish

Corporate Training Just-in-time training for difficult procedures (such as in the military)Just-in-time training for difficult procedures (such as in the military) Demonstrations can be made readily available for instant accessDemonstrations can be made readily available for instant access

Informal Learning Instant access to information via the internet on mobile devicesInstant access to information via the internet on mobile devices Ubiquitous learning via wikipedia and youtube for those need-to-know momentsUbiquitous learning via wikipedia and youtube for those need-to-know moments

Conclusion Mlearning is fast becoming one of the most useful forms of educationMlearning is fast becoming one of the most useful forms of education Mobile devices are multi-purpose, allowing users to maintain constant contactMobile devices are multi-purpose, allowing users to maintain constant contact However, this constant contact requires learners to be vigilantHowever, this constant contact requires learners to be vigilant