Dev Learn 2008 - Mobile Learning At Qualcomm

Virtually Anywhere: A Case Study of Mobile Learning at Qualcomm

Barbara Ludwig
MANAGER, LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
B.J. Schone SR. LEARNING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Why we're here / Objectives
In this session, you will learn:
What mLearning is, and the challenges of implementation.
What are the key factors for successful development of mLearning.
What are the new Web 2.0 trends in mobile learning.
How you could use mLearning in your organization.

About Qualcomm

What is mLearning?

Let’s talk about you! Who has worked with mLearning? Can you share an example with us?

mLearning Survey at Qualcomm
Most employees do have a data enabled phone (over 80%).
Almost all employees “always keep mobile device with them.”
Main uses for data: SMS text messages, email, web surfing.
Over 75% of employees say they would use mLearning.

mLearning at Qualcomm Main Menu SPIN Menu Trivia Questions Tips

mLearning at Qualcomm

Challenges & Key Success Factors
Security, security, security!
Diversity of devices and platforms
Personal vs. company-issued
Modalities: Web content, text messages, voice, video, audio, etc.
Determining appropriate content that can be broken into bite-size chunks
Generating buy-in
Avoiding shiny object syndrome
LMS integration
Test, test, test

Future Trends in mLearning
Mobile learning gets social
Games, simulations and iARGs
Location-based learning
Increased data/broadband/connectivity
Image / voice recognition
Other new functionality

Let’s talk about you! What do you think? What opportunities do you see for mobile learning at your organization?

Additional Resources
http://www.mLearnopedia.com One of the best comprehensive mLearning resources on the web
http://www.quinnovation.com/MobileDevices.pdf An excellent white paper on mLearning by Clark Quinn
http://www.eLearningWeekly.com eLearning and mLearning tips, tricks, and lessons learned
http://eLearningWeekly.wordpress.com/category/mlearning Blog posts related specifically to mLearning
mLearning: Mobile Learning and Performance in the Palm of Your Hand (2005). David Metcalf. HRD Press.

Questions?

Contact Info
Barbara Ludwig [email_address]
B.J. Schone [email_address]

Thank You

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