The document discusses the evolution and potential of mobile learning (m-learning), defining it as learning that occurs when users are not at fixed locations and utilizing mobile technologies. It highlights the shift from expensive and limited past technologies to current and future innovations like smartphones, augmented reality, and wearable devices. The document also addresses common myths about m-learning's cost, the use of free and open tools, and the importance of both content delivery and user-generated content in educational contexts.

1. 11/1/2009 Mobile Learning 2010 Look Mum! - No Wires ... Leo Gaggl - Chief Propellerhead Brightcookie.com Educational Technologies SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission Adelaide - 29th January 2010

2. 11/1/2009 WHAT IS MOBILE LEARNING: No clear definitions Learning while in a mobile state Learning using mobile devices Anything, Anywhere, Any time Any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not at a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies. [Wikipedia.org] Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/curiouslee/

3. 11/1/2009 Expensive Limited portability Poor usability Limited to text Used to have wheels... THE PAST (HISTORY) Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/miyagi/106756240/

4. 11/1/2009 THE PRESENT Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/krijn/4287828104/ Times are changing ... iPhone / Google Phone as 'game changer' Usage is sky-rocketing Full multimedia capabilities Sensors (GPS, Movement, ...)

5. 11/1/2009 Augmented reality Image recognition Advanced sensors Embedded devices THE LEADING EDGE Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulamarttila/

6. 11/1/2009 THE FUTURE Ubiquitous Wearable Embedded Just in time Not intrusive (?) Low cost

7. 11/1/2009 M-LEARNING MYTHS Needs lots of $$$ Needs software development Needs expensive hardware Need to hand out devices Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/91524358@N00/

8. 11/1/2009 M-LEARNING ON A SHOESTRING Open Tools (Mobile Moodle) Free "Cloud" Services Flickr Google Apps Wikitude U-Stream Mobile web Collaborate Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/pip_r_lagenta/

9. 11/1/2009 INSTITUTIONAL (CORPORATE) M-LEARNING Learning management Security Homogenous environment Standards Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurenmanning/

10. 11/1/2009 DELIVERY VS USER GENERATED CONTENT Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/misshepeshu/ Content delivery Assessments Communications Collaboration Knowledge transfer/gathering e-Portfolio (life-long learning) Informal learning

11. 11/1/2009 NATIVE VS MOBILE WEB Native Device Mobile Web Content / Development High cost Need to redevelop Low entry cost Reuse existing systems / content Advantages Fast, works perfect for each device Games, graphics Quick to develop Deployment across large number of devices Disadvantages Development times Development and testing for each device (group Performance Need for data connection

12. 11/1/2009 THE DEVICES Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/umpcportal/ Smart phones Feature phones Laptop, notebook Netbooks, tablets Camera devices Video devices (POV, USB) Sensors (GPS, movement, ...)

13. 11/1/2009 THE TOOLS Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/leonardlow/ Mobile browsers Camera (POV) QR-Codes (2D barcodes) RFID AR (video) GPS Sensors

14. 11/1/2009 CHALLENGES Batteries, batteries, batteries, ... Screen size No internet connection? Privacy? Technological change Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnson7/

15. 11/1/2009 WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON

16. 11/1/2009 LIVE DEMOS QR-Codes Using Google Docs mobile data gathering Google Goggles Wikitude U-Stream Photo credit (Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photos/erikwdavis/

17. 11/1/2009 Practical Educational 'Mashups' Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLearning Wikitude: http://wikitude.org Layar: http://www.layar.com MobileMoodle: http://www.mobilemoodle.org U-Stream: http://www.ustream.com Point of View Video: http://www.edupov.com LINKS & REFERENCES

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