This document discusses using mobile technologies to support disease surveillance, education, and knowledge sharing in the veterinary sector in Kenya. It notes that mobile connectivity and device usage is growing rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa. The document then outlines good principles for mobile learning design, including supporting students to think about theory when applying it, practice skills with feedback, and reflect on experiences. Groups then discussed issues and potential mobile learning solutions for different roles in the veterinary sector, including students, government veterinarians, private veterinarians, community health workers, and farmers.

1. Mobile learning & social networks Niall Winters Use of mobile technologies to support disease surveillance, education and knowledge sharing in the veterinary sector workshop Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi Vet School, Kenya

2. Why mobile?

4. http://www.economist.com/node/18008202?story_id=18008202

6. Images from: http://www.safaricom.co.ke/index.php?id=296

7. Discussion: What is good learning?

9. Why mobile? Why mobile learning? Table from: Sharples, M., Taylor, J., & Vavoula, G. (2007) New Learning New Technology Personalised Personal Learner-centred User-centred Situated Mobile Collaborative Networked Ubiquitous Ubiquitous Lifelong Durable

10. Niall Winters Yishay Mor Kim Whittlestone