Delivering Training via Phones, iPads and Tablets
SA E-learning Professional Development
Leo GagglManaging DirectorBrightcookie
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Workshop Outline
1. Device Types / Contexts2. BOYT / Availability / Equity3. Content Development
Strategies4. Tips / Tools / Challenges5. Data-driven Learning
Presentation URL: http://goo.gl/hzdaNq
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Device Types
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Mobiles Tablets Cloudbooks Wearables
Personal ++ + + +++
Immediate +++ + + +++
Connected +++ + ++ -
Interruptions --- + +++ +
Content consumption - +++ + ---
Content creation ( input methods) - + +++ ---
Cost - -- ++ -
Resources (battery, storage, ..) -- + +++ ---
Learning Everywhere
Image: CC by SSA Rustici Software http://tincanapi.com/
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Use mobile where it adds value
● Context-aware● Location based / remote assessment● Camera (front & back)● QR-Codes (2D barcodes)● RFID / NFR● Augmented Reality (video overlay)● GPS● Sensors (temp, acceleration)
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Top mobile usage in learning contexts (current)
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Top activities Applications / Websites
1) User generated content (media)
Camera (photo & video), Voice, Social Media (FB, G+, Twitter)
2) Note taking, bookmarking Evernote, Keep, Springpad
3) Teamwork & collaboration (social learning)
SMS, Messaging, Scheduling
4) Assistive technologies Text-to-Speech, Numeracy, Gaming concepts
5)“Mobile-only” activities QR Codes, Augmented Reality, Geolocation
BYOD / BYOT / BYOE
Stakeholders● Users (comfortable with devices)● Trainers (often less comfortable)● IT Departments● Vendors
Issues● Cross-device content● Student Support● Trainer Support / PD● Equity● BYOT.ME
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Walled Gardens vs. Cross-platform
● Monocultures vs. diversity● (In)Dependence● Lock-in● The 'SHINY' factor● Nobody got fired for buying XYX *
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* Originally 'IBM', however can be substituted by 'Apple', 'Micrososoft' and ‘Google’
There.is.no.such.things.as.pages
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Responsive Learning Content Design
● One version - All devices● Resizing● Fluid layout● "Mobile First"● Generic Content
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Adaptive Learning Content Design
● Extra/simplified content for devices
● Reduced size● Different interactions● Specialised content● Server Side Logic
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Agnostic Learning Content Design
Source: CCbySA INCRIdea Indonesia
● Content types with "display" apps● Reduced size● Text-only content● Multimedia separated
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Native Device App Mobile Web (HTML5)
Content / Development High costNeed to redevelop
Low entry costReuse existing systems / content
Advantages Fast, works perfect for each deviceGames, graphics
Quick to developDeployment across large number of devices
Disadvantages Development timesDevelopment and testing for each device group
PerformanceNeed for data connection
Apps versus Web
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● Video, Audio artifacts● Mobile notes● portfolioUP - iOS App● Maharadroid - Android App● Mobile Video App● Mobile Video Assignment App
User Generated Content
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Cloud ServicesDiscovery
● Search Engines● Alert Tools● News Feeds● Bookmarking● Surveys
Content Creation● Image, Photo● Audio● Video● Blogging● Wiki
Networking● Social Networking ● Micro-blogging● Sharing● e-Portfolios
Productivity● Online Productivity Suites● Video Conferencing● Document Repositories● Learning Management
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Standards, Frameworks & Re-use,Standards
● Content (HTML, CSS)● Resources (Video, Audio, Images)● Metadata● E-Standards mobile● BYOT.ME
Re-use● Don't re-invent the wheel
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DIY Tools
HTML5● DreamWeaver● Articulate Storyline● Raptor (https://www.raptor-editor.com/)
App Builders● PhoneGap Builder● Sencha (http://www.sencha.com/)● AppCelerator (http://www.appcelerator.com/)
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Tips
● K.I.S.S● Atomic Objects (build in small chunks)● Think about device context (mobility)● Trust your teaching instinct● Don't let technology drive classrooms
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Challenges
● Batteries, batteries, batteries, ...● Screen size● No internet connection?● Privacy? ● Technological change
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● Using the data you are already gathering
● Measurement● Collection● Analysis● Reporting ● Removing 'data-islands'● Connecting the dots ..
Data-driven Learning
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Go forth and be awesome ...
... and may the source be with you !
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● Established 2003● South Australian based and owned● Web-development background● Initial system integration focus● Increasing educational content &
instructional design focus● 9 employees● Various specialist contractors● www.brightcookie.com
About Brightcookie
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● Twitter: leogaggl● Google+: Leo Gaggl● LinkedIn: leogaggl● Foursquare: leogaggl● Flickr: leogaggl● Blog: http://brightcookie.com/blog/ ● Private Blog: http://www.gaggl.com/ ● Email: leo [at] brightcookie.com.au
QUESTIONS ? IDEAS ? COMMENTS ?
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