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24 benefits of mobile learning |

24 benefits of mobile learning | | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
marcus boyes provides 24 tips on moble learning.
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Mobile Learning Resources - Differences between...

Mobile Learning Resources - Differences between... | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
One of the most unique characteristics of mobile learning is that it should be delivered in short 'nuggets' rather than large units of information.
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At a fundamental level the information presented is correct insofar as the mobile experience (and therefore the expectations of mobile learners) is different from the desktop experience. Basic gist of this article: "mobile learning is to be designed and delivered in small chunks."

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eLearning Guild Research: Mobile Learning for Supporting Workers' Performance by Patti Shank : Learning Solutions Magazine

eLearning Guild Research: Mobile Learning for Supporting Workers' Performance by Patti Shank : Learning Solutions Magazine | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
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When speaking with colleagues and others about the potential and promise of mobile learning, the idea of support (mSupport) is called the "sweet spot." And for good reason. This is where we can leverage mobile learning in the workplace.

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Float Mobile Learning | mLearning Is Not eLearn...

Float Mobile Learning | mLearning Is Not eLearn... | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
John Feser talks about the role of performance support, unique affordances of mobile and user-generated content in mobile learning. (Nice article!
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defining mobile learning more as mobile performance support, given the unique capabilities of mobile devices ... THIS is the way to think of mobile learning

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The Most Common Mobile Development Trap: “Porting” To Mobile

The Most Common Mobile Development Trap: “Porting” To Mobile | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
When developing for mobile, do not — repeat, DO NOT — just port your desktop experience to a smartphone. You'll regret it.
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Tips ... probably the most difficult thing is to think Mobile First - particularly when asked to convert something already designed for the desktop experience. A few ideas are offered in this article worth noting.

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Mobile learning – where is it really at? The debate!

Mobile learning – where is it really at? The debate! | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
Everyone’s talking about mobile. But just how much of a priority is it for L&D departments in financial services? We had a room of those very people yesterday. So we asked them…. Chaired ...
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A true model for mobile learning: how we interact with technology

A true model for mobile learning: how we interact with technology | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
I was fortunate enough to see Cirque du Soleil last night, an astonishing performance of athleticism and creativity. For those of you who haven't seen them, Cirque provide a modern take on circus s...
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Getting Pushy with Mobile Affordances: Float Mobile Learning

Getting Pushy with Mobile Affordances: Float Mobile Learning | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
Use push notifications – a unique mobile affordance – to enhance your mobile learning efforts.
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#mLearning: mobile, micro and contextual interactions with Cleverlize

In one of my previous posts I posed myself a challenge: “I decided to commit myself to an in-depth research of tools and techniques that allow me to design the utmost (m)Learning experience across ...
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15 Authoring Tools For mEnabling Your eLearning For iPads | Upside Learning Blog

15 Authoring Tools For mEnabling Your eLearning For iPads | Upside Learning Blog | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
List of 15 Authoring Tools For Enabling Your eLearning For iPads. These tools also help you convert your legacy eLearning content for delivery to iPads & tablets.

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Mobile Learning (Mlearning)

Today’s knowledge society, people are connected almost 24 x 7 x 365 to their mobile devices. E-mail, voice mail, instant messages, and video conferencing are all available with the touch of a butto...
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HTML5 vs. Apps: Here's Why The Debate Matters, And Who Will Win

HTML5 vs. Apps: Here's Why The Debate Matters, And Who Will Win | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it

HTML5 is a new technology that allows developers to build rich web-based apps that run on any device via a standard web browser.

Many think it will save the web, rendering native platform-dependent apps obsolete. 

So, which will win? Native apps or HTML5? 

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ADL Mobile Learning Newsletter #129 - 31 December 2012

Archive of #mLearning articles for the weeks of 12/17 and 12/24 now available: http://t.co/tfxghREX via @ADLmobile @judyb #epss #mobiledev
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Mobile Learning Definitions

Mobile Learning Definitions (Mobile Learning Definitions http://t.co/KYf7TqXX #mobilelearning)
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M-Learning's dirty little secrets

M-Learning's dirty little secrets | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
I have a confession to make. At my workplace a little while ago, I created a smartphone-friendly version of our online induction course. Ownership of smartphones is relatively common in this corner...

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A clear description of why "elearning on a phone" doesn't work and consderations to use m-support

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7 Factors to Consider Converting E-learning Courseware to Mobile Learning

7 Factors to Consider Converting E-learning Courseware to Mobile Learning | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
For effective mobile learning solutionsyou need to consider factors like tools, Navigations, interactions security, repurposing the existing content and mobile compatibilityRead more › (7 Factors to Consider Converting #E-learning Courseware to #Mobile...
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At a rudimentary level advice in this article is worth considering; however, I am not a fan of merely repurposing content just to get it to fit on the smaller screens of mobile devices. And there's not much offered here by way of designing for mobile (i.e., "mobile first") as it is a different context compared to desktops. But worth checking out nonetheless

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A framework for mobile learning

A framework for mobile learning | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
In order to move from theory to practice in mobile learning, one needs a framework. The JISC Mobile InfoKit introduces its frameworks discussion by listing six 'course aspects' (my term) which may ...
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Bob Mosher on Mobile Performance Support | Xyleme Voices

Bob Mosher on Mobile Performance Support | Xyleme Voices | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
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Podcast ... Bob makes a distinction between mobile performance support (mSupport) and informal learning. Performance Support is a true discipline that we should be more intentional about in instructional designs.

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m-learning

m-learning | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
Pearltrees lets you collect, organize and share everything you like.
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Learning Designers have 3 Choices Regarding Mobile Learning [#mLearning]

Learning Designers have 3 Choices Regarding Mobile Learning [#mLearning] | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
Last week Cisco published a research paper entitled “Cisco Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, 2012–2017,” which included some staggering figures, as to...
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Release the Unicorns!: Float Mobile Learning

Release the Unicorns!: Float Mobile Learning | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
Scott McCormick discusses three ways to unleash the full power of enterprise mobile learning. (Trying to get your enterprise #mlearning off the ground this year?
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Is Mobile Learning the Next Big Thing in Education Technology? | Education News

Is Mobile Learning the Next Big Thing in Education Technology? | Education News | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
Over one billion people around the world now carry in their pocket a powerful and completely mobile computer.

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The convergence of mobile and social learning

The convergence of mobile and social learning | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
I used to view mobile and social learning separately: social learning as ‘the semi formal layers of learning that surround the formal‘ and mobile learning as primarily technology, but m...
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A conversation about HTML5 tools

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 t...
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6 Easy Ways to Make Your Website Tablet-Friendly

6 Easy Ways to Make Your Website Tablet-Friendly | Mobile Learning Design | Scoop.it
Here are some tips to help you improve the way tablet users experience your website, with just a few simple changes that you can make today.
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