The document discusses the transformation brought about by mobile learning (mLearning) in various contexts, emphasizing its accessibility and potential for facilitating both formal and informal learning globally. It provides examples of successful mobile projects in telemedicine, research, and healthcare training, highlighting the importance of understanding user needs and technical conditions. The author advocates for careful planning, stakeholder involvement, and the use of user-generated content to enhance learning experiences through mobile technology.

1. Mobile Learning from basic to mobile2.0 Inge de Waard

2. We are witnessing the dawn of the global knowledge and technology revolution! Mobile technology is changing our lives and it does so for people all around the world. mobiles are the computers of the future

3. Why is mLearning so appealing? On-the-go: no place attached Anytime: no schedule, but your own Ubiquitous, it is omnipresent Just-in-time, when you need it Localized Informal and formal learning Connected to everyone … . And it is possible all around the world

4. Mobile? Out is In Your knowledge in your pocket for you to use when you want, wherever you are, … and you are no longer alone, it is US Escaping the classroom will no longer be possible… well unless you switch it off…

5. Making mLearning look heavy: statistics and numbers http:// www.morganstanley.com/institutional/techresearch /

12. Where to start?

13. YOU CAN develop mobile projects 4 examples with different technologies co design and co deploy with all stakeholders

14. Case 1 : Telemedicine: peer to peer discussion forum with mobile access website Starting from web-based content User created content + peer to peer knowledge exchange

15. Provide content which is cross media/platform Think about copyright and disclaimers also between peers!

16. Know the needs that your learners face and adapt Wimax bluetooth Some programming Connect your mobile to a television set and use it as a desktop for bigger screen ( this technology will be standardized in new mobile devices, you can even use it as a desktop check it out on another youtube movie, it is a brandname, sorry for the marketing)

17. CME for lifelong learning? Keeping physicians in contact with peers will enhance knowledge exchange in priority settings (HIV/AIDS is increasingly spreading) Getting the latest medical information out there is crucial

18. Adding CME modules to the Telemedicine website CME keeps physicians on top of their speciality & if it is linked to the Telemedicine website => growing number of users

19. Feedback of the pilot group Advantages They liked the relevant information that was brought to them Learning at their own convenience Opened new ways of learning They felt connected with peers Disadvantages Access was not ensured in the field and this could drain the battery The screen was small for learning (in the older cell phone types) Without electricity the battery can run out Graphics/tables sometimes unclear on small screens

20. Case 2 : research based on simple data exchange: FAMACHA anaemia

21. analyze before setting up a mobile project Target Group Build on what exists Cost

22. incorporate all the stakeholders Sms Delimiters Sms: 8431,1,3,2,1,3,2,4,2 farmer cattle eye data

23. Assure benefits for all stakeholders Mobile data connection: great for statistical, rural research!

24. Case 3: eSCART online courses Different media suit different learners’ skills

25. Redesign existing strong projects only when this has a surplus! eXelearning.org Javascript Html & CSS Big mobile multimedia files? consider sending SDcards to learners to reduce download costs. Mobile course example: http://tinyurl.com/yqb47s

26. Make learning a multi-sensory experience Natural Evolution HIV/AIDS Screen capturing (captivate, camtasia) Video editing (final cut, premiere) Audio editing (audicity = free) Asynchronous discussion +

27. Explore your (future) software Mobile offline possibilities enabling multimedia courses. Mobile = mp4 conversion so you have any video you want. Use cheap video converter software like AVS4you (39,95 EUR) Connect your mobile to a television set and use it as a desktop for bigger screen ( this technology will be standardized in new mobile devices, you can even use it as a desktop check it out on another youtube movie, it is a brandname, sorry for the marketing) Solar panels are already out there.

28. Health care workers involved in HIV/AIDS care in Peru 20 Clinics in Department Capitals (urban and peripheral) More than 70% of the national patients receive treatment on those selected health facilities The selection was made working closely with the Ministry of Health Case 4: Tibotec: mLearning2.0

29. Scenario in South America Internet cafes ADSL Mobile devices: localized solution

30. Pre-test (day 1) -access LCMS ( MLE Moodle) -via email -website Clinical Case (day 3) -3d movies (podcast deliver using itunes) -Questions related with clinical case (start discussion forum Moodle) -Critical thinking Send summary material Website Link (day 11) Post-test (day 15) Summary Day 1: Pre-test with focus on this topic Day 3: Send Clinical case with questions and start discussion Day 10: Conclusion of clinical case Day 11: Summary of module (articles and review) Day 15: Post-test Example of clinical module wifi

31. The mLearning tools used in this case

32. Wrap up: the mobile learning essence Plan carefully before setting up a mobile project Explore the latest mobile world for ideas and possible technical solutions Only start if you know a mobile project will make a difference Incorporate all stakeholders from the start Understand the technical conditions your learners face (and find solutions were needed) Keep the courses simple/intuitive, clear and fun Diversity in courses, fit different learning skills Engage the learner (interactivity, implement context as much as possible, user generated context).

33. Mobile developing…. YES! Go open source (free) and all the way: (for would-be mobile developers) The W3C mobile web initiative: mobile web from W3C The mobile validator , checking whether your mobile website is accessible DOM Compatibility - CSS Object Model View with different cell phones Mobile web training from W3C (only 99$!) More advanced: mobile2.0 messaging: funambol develop your own mobile apps with betavine or dev.mobi Other mobile programming: Dotnet for mobile : free course; Linux for mobile : free course;

34. Contact Email: idewaard@ itg.be Blog: ignatiawebs.blogspot.com (click the ‘mobile’ tag) Slideshare (ppt): http:// www.slideshare.net/ignatia linkedIn: http:// www.linkedin.com/in/ingedewaard