Mobile Learning – where is it going in UK? Geoff Stead Director, Digital Learning Studio Tribal www.m-learning.org

www.m-learning.org Tribal’s Digital Learning Studio, Cambridge, UK www.m-learning.org since 2001 Over 5000 mobile learners served … 20 000 new ones on the way! Mostly “hard to reach” learners Tools for practitioners

www.m-learning.org

Tribal’s Digital Learning Studio, Cambridge, UK

www.m-learning.org since 2001

Over 5000 mobile learners served

… 20 000 new ones on the way!

Mostly “hard to reach” learners

Tools for practitioners

What is mobile learning?

The big mobile learning dilemma ? E-learning / Learning environments (all about re-purposing + tracking) Learner’s own devices (all about technology reach) Phone providers (all about connectivity) Perfect learning tool (which device is best?) About engagement (how to attract new learners?)

Who are the learners? Learners at college / university

New access to information Richer learning

Learning in a hospital Sharing evidence

Mobile evidence Health and Social care Learners with low literacy skills Sharing evidence

Who are the learners? Employees at home

Remote support Mobile access

Who are the learners? Learners at work

Mobile mentors at work Help when you need it

Mobile skills audits Quality & Consistency Back end system to log all student activity. Hybrid : both on-line and off-line

Self employed

Who are the learners? Learners at school

5-6 years old! Blended learning Differentiated

The perfect mix of media

Who are the learners? Not learning (NEET)!!

Low tech access to new learners

Low tech access to new learners

Family learning bus

Who are the learners? Richer resources on your phone

Targeted learning on your phone Driving Financial Literacy Maths 4 Life Retail Construction

Targeted learning on your phone

Speaking and Listening

Who are the learners? Personalised content

Constructing your own learning

MyLearning author

Samples made by tutors

Multi-language

Focus on the learner Phone providers (all about connectivity) Perfect learning tool (which device is best?) About engagement (how to attract new learners?) E-learning / Learning environments (all about re-purposing + tracking) Learner’s own devices (all about technology reach)

We can help you make it work www.m-learning.org

Search YouTube: “ m-learning tribal” Or talk to me outside!

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Thanks for your time Geoff Stead [email_address] http://www.m-learning.org http://moblearn.blogspot.com http://www.molenetprojects.org.uk

Geoff Stead

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