Designing and developing interactive mobile learning content presents device level challenges, such as small and varying screen sizes, limited processing power, variability of input mechanisms (keypad, keyboard, pointer, touch screen etc), variety of operating systems, battery life, and many more. This presentation will help you understand some various technical aspects and challenges to consider while developing mobile learning interactions.

1. LEARNING INTERACTIONS ON MOBILE
WHAT WORKS? WHAT DOESN’T?
Jamaica Bracken Janhavi Padture Robert Gadd

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3. Like it or not, mLearning is here to stay!
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4. Poll #1
Have you implemented mLearning?
• One or more projects deployed
• Pilot project is in the works
• Definite plan to roll out in 6-12 months
• Evaluating – timeframe undefined
• Definitely NO plans for mLearning
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5. Demands on Mobile Learning
I need it to I want it to
work ACROSS work on
VARIOUS DESKTOP I want HIGH
DEVICES AND MOBILE END, FUN
STUFF in
I would like MLEARNING
to SHARE
MY
OPINIONS
I want it to be
SHORT, BUT
I want MEMORABLE
INTERACTION,
NOT JUST
BUTTON
CLICKS
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6. Interactivity in mLearning
1. Presents a greater challenge in mLearning
3. Used to augment learning on mobile devices
5. Engaging way to present, interact and assess
7. Ability to track progress
Examples:
Simulations Videos
Interactive
exercises Games
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7. Characteristics of mLearning Interactions
Ideal characteristics:
 (Interactive of course!)
 Modular
 Non-linear
 Selectively render content
 SWF or HTML5!
 SCORM trackable
 Balance of text & media
 Easily optimized for mobile rendering
 Secure
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8. Challenges facing mobile interaction development
• Devices
• Screen sizes
• Operating Systems
• Browsers
• Security
• Media formats supported
• Connectivity/Connection speed/ Bandwidth
• Technology Challenges
• Native vs. Web apps
• Flash vs. HTML5
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9. Poll #2
What mobile devices do you (or your
organization) use for mLearning?
• Apple iOS
• Blackberry OS
• Windows Phone
• Google Android
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10. All Mobile Devices are Not Created Equal
Apple iOS BBOS/BBNX Windows Phone Google Android
(Safari) (Web Kit) (Int. Explorer) (Chrome)
480x320 320x240 800x480 320x240
to 960x440 to 800x480 (locked) to 1024x768
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11. All Mobile Devices are Not Created Equal
Apple iOS BlackBerry OS Windows Phone Google Android
M4V / MP4 MP4 / WMV WMV / 3GP MP4 / SWF*
(wide) files files files
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12. All Mobile Devices Handle Security Differently
RIM Apple Microsoft Google Android
BlackBerry iPhone / iPad WinMo/WP7
Best in Class for security Full SSL support as well SSL support is native Flexibility for ISVs to
with options galore. BES as HTML5 spec support. for IE browsers. MTN define & implement
controls network, content On device encryption is is supported. their own security
apps & all configurations. 128-bit and works well. Improvements in extensions to meet
MTN, ESN & PIN ESN supported. Windows 7 Phone their requirements;
supported on newer. Edition are now here. support for MTN/ESN
Restrictions come with Consumer focus (non- Available encryption Poor out-of-box
greatly increased support enterprise) delayed need for methods in .NET compact experience lacking SSL &
& IT challenges. better security until new iOS are so poor it is unusable. encryption; no server-
4.0. MTN not supported. ESN not supported in based remote wipe.
WinMo.
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13. What’s your Business Case?
• Do you want cross platform delivery?
• Do you need to create once, deploy anywhere?
• Will you know the mobile devices your learners
carry?
• Is Bandwidth/connectivity predictable?
• Is there lot of media to be delivered?
• Will it be resource intensive?
• Do you need sophisticated visual effects?
• Is it important to create content without relying
on proprietary software or native apps?
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14. Native or Web App?
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15. Native vs. Web App Comparison
Developed as Developed as
Web App Native App
versus
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16. Native vs. Web App Comparison
Developed as Developed as
Web App Native App
Average Dev. Time
Average Dev. Expense 24+ Weeks 12-16+ Months
Developer Expertise $ 50,000 $150,000+
1+ Years versus 3+ Years
Content Experience
System Security Decent Polished
Access to Core Functions Basic Only High Security
Overall Experience Partial (improving) Fully Integrated
Favorable Exceptional
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17. Poll #3
What technologies has your organization
implemented (or is exploring) for
mLearning development?
• Native apps for various devices
• Web Apps – using HTML or HTML5
• Web Apps – using Flash
• Web Apps – Other
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18. HOT TOPIC: Flash vs. HTML5
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19. HTML5 or Flash
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20. Why the Hype?
iPads/iPhones of course!
• Fairly easy – just an extension of HTML & JS
• No special software or plug-ins needed
• Better interactivity and layout control
• Could give Flash the run for the money
• Adobe is investing in HTML5!
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21. More than just a hype
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22. Technology Matrix
Custom Development 3rd Party Rapid
Development Tools
Web Apps Flash, HTML, HTML5 Raptivity
Hot Lava
mLearning Studio
Articulate Storyline
Lectora X4
(Sencha Touch - framework)
Native Java, Objective C (PhoneGap - framework)
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23. Few Tips for creating mLearning interactions
• Keep them short - Edumercials
• Separate Content from Presentation
• Videos & Animation are effective interactions
• Use caching and local storage for SCORM
• Use rapid development tools like Raptivity for
quick turnaround
• Use tools like PhoneGap to convert to app
• Test…Test…Test!!!
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24. Myriad of Ways to make mLearning Fun
• Through Engaging Content
• Use of rich media, interactivity
• New approaches & tools appropriate for mobile devices
• Using Innovative Tools
• Appeal across design spectrum from “rapid-to-radical”
• Ability to turn SMEs into quasi-professional IDs
• Solutions that appeal to every skill level & budget
• Leverage Compelling Delivery Methods
• Content should be interesting/engaging
• Delivery/presentation can also be engaging (e.g.,
custom interfaces, gamification)
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25. Interactive mLearning Examples
• Custom content example
• Video example
• Raptivity examples
• OnPoint examples (interactive content
playing on the CellCast platform)
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26. Thank You!
Janhavi Padture Robert Gadd
janhavi@harbingergroup.com rgadd @ onpointlearning.com
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