This document discusses a mobile learning project for the Royal Navy. It aims to develop an e-learning library using rapid authoring software to supplement technical training for engineering technicians and provide pre-course, in-course, and post-course learning materials. The software allows subject matter experts to easily create multimedia lessons and tests that can be accessed on the Defence Learning Portal or using Sony PlayStation Portables for flexible, detached learning. An initial trial distributing PSPs to trainees yielded positive feedback and encouraged peer-to-peer interaction. The project aims to continue developing lessons and expanding the trial.

1. RN Mobile Learning Project Lt Alex Smith BSc (Hons) PGCE (PCET) RN HMS COLLINGWOOD Weapon Engineering Principles Training Unit

2. Range Background Rapid Authoring – it’s applications Progress to date Demonstration

3. Background RN Engineering Branches restructured Artificer and Mechanic Engineering Technician (ET) New ETs + re-badged legacy branches Long time since last academics Some feed from non-technical branches E-learning package failing Backclassing rates higher than desired

4. Concept of Use ET, LET, POET WE courseware library Used for: pre-course learning revision/re-presentation whilst on course post-course revision Discussion between students No change to current validated delivery SME involvement

5. Initial Procurement Requirements of RN from software - Must be intuitive to students and SME’s Restrictions of software within RN - Bandwidth and security issues Usefulness beyond pre-course learning

6. Rapid Authoring - Lecturnity Powerpoint based SCORM compliant Cheap rapid production of e-media and e-tests Publish lessons in all multi media formats Ease of use by SME’s

7. Lecturnity - Lessons

8. Lecturnity - Tests

9. Access by Serving Personnel

10. Defence Learning Portal 24/7 Access Ability to track usage and results QA of test and course material Removes upfront LMS costs and long term administration costs

11. Defence Learning Portal

12. Mobile Learning Technology Detached personnel Distance Learning Sony Play Station Portable

13. Sony Play Station Portable

14. Play Station Portable Delivers lessons in video to hard to reach target audience For the Y Generation the control of this device is almost intuitive Students feel ‘invested in’

15. HMS Bristol Blended Learning NVQ True open workshop/hybrid learning environment addressing – Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes which should help increase retention Didactic lesson still delivered Supported by Rapid Authored lessons and relevant e-tests PSP’s issued for trainees to use at night for revision and lesson re-enforcement

18. Progress to Date 30 PSPs purchased for trials Technically proven Positive feedback from: Trainees Employers Encourages peer to peer interaction

19. Next steps……

20. Summary Background Rapid Authoring – it’s applications Progress to date

21. Demonstration