Moodle and Web 2.0

With the latest upgrade in Moodle Mobile, allowing homework submissions from phones or tablets, solutions to these problems get easier to deploy. Moodle Mobile 3.1.2, lets students and teachers work without the need of a desktop computer, a classroom or a common schedule.

The learning industry is only beginning to embrace the concept of “ubiquitous learning” to reach this untapped market. Many potential learners are mobile-first internet users, often without access to desktop computers.

Research from the developing world, as well as top research centers, recognize the impact of “m-learning”. One of the most telling illustrations is the impact mobile devices have shown on reducing youth employment. They complement workforce training and close the skills gap between young workers and the needs of the market, researchers argue.

Shorter assignments, to assess smaller, localized objectives, can help decrease the time span between theory and practice, and increase feedback. Mobile devices can also increase the availability of information in the appropriate physical context, which is a proven key in long-term retention. Teachers themselves can also access Moodle on the go, to review and grade student submissions.

For more on Moodle Mobile Assignments, visit the official documentation. A full list of the release information on Mobile 3.1.2 is available at https://docs.moodle.org

Did you know that about 70% of global internet traffic is via mobile devices? We are using mobile more and more to access everything, including learning

As the share of Mobile users is increasing on a rapid pace and now it has taken over the desktop users share, so it is essential for all online courses to focus and optimize their courses for Mobile users also.

In Moodle the official Mobile app can be used to improve the learning experience but still you need to optimize your course to cater the requirements of students who are using Mobile to access your Moodle course as all activities are not yet supported by Moodle Mobile app.