1. Mobile Learner Support part of the Virtual Learning Environment Programme Project Leader: Rhodri Thomas Rhodri.Thomas@open.ac.uk Rhodri.Thomas@open.ac.uk

2. Device-independent Working with what students have Classes of devices/behaviours Providing flexible options

3. Learner-centred Optimised [web & PDF] Self-contained [Flash & rich media] Multi-platform/format [eBook, DAISY] Alerts [Email, SMS] RSS [Course News] Podcasting [AV] Practice-basedFieldwork Messaging [Email, IM/SMS] User-generated content [Text & AV artefacts] Sharing [ePortfolio, moblog] Mobile Learner Mobile Collaboration: Mobile ‘Channel’:Mobile Content: Mobile web & services mediated by tutorials and peer support

4. Mobile ‘Channel’: Podcasting iPodcast module

5. Mobile Collaboration Social –Presence –Status updates –Instant Messaging User-generated –Rich media capture –Sharing with peers Location-based –GPS

6. mCollaboration mChannel mContent Mailings CD/DVD Offline Moodle Synchronised collaboration VLE courses Synchronous & Async Comms Online Services Mobile Learner Connected Learner Offline Learner Websites eAssessment Residentials Materials Exams Interfacing with other learners

7. Synchronisation & Offline ‘Offline Moodle’ –Providing local version of course content –Synchronising forums – allowing personal storage for future reference