mLearning
Module One: Getting Started Recently, MLearning has become a new method for employees to learn and grow at work. With easy access, portability and a variety of resources available, MLearning is the user favorite for fast and convenient training and education.
You cannot open a book without learning something at all. Confucius
Workshop Objectives
Know the meaning of mLearning
Form an mLearning plan
Train other employees regarding mLearning
Module Two: What is MLearning? Mobile learning, or MLearning, is defined as the delivery of learning, education or training on mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or PDAs. MLearning allows training and support to be taken anywhere, making it flexible and convenient for companies to use.
It’s not a faith in technology. It’s faith in people. Steve Jobs
mLearning Uses Gain new knowledge faster
More up-to-date on any changes
Evaluate which employees are ready
MLearning Environments Keep information organized
Accessible on all mobile devices Contact for technical support
MLearning Tools Mobile phones Tablets Notebook/laptop computers
MLearning Advantages Convenience and flexibility Makes good use of spare time Larger access to information
Case Study Joseph and Tony were assigned to attend training regarding a new product the company would soon release “I don’t have time...”, Tony said. Joseph agreed.
Manager offered course using mLearning.
“This makes training a lot easier!”
Module Two: Review Questions 1. What is MLearning commonly used for? a) b) c) d)
Employee training Inventory Manager meetings Computer games
2. How does MLearning benefit new employees? e) f) g) h)
It allows them to learn in groups. It allows one-on-one time with the manager. It allows them to learn at their own pace. It allows them to skip certain session trainings.
Module Two: Review Questions 3. The MLearning environment refers to what? a)Course content b)Course access c)Course layout d)All of the above 4. In MLearning, it is important for the environment to be what? e)Monochromatic f) User-friendly g)Full of content h)Multi-tabular
Module Two: Review Questions 5. Which of the following can be used for MLearning? a)Computer tablets b)Laptops c)Mobile phones d)All of the above 6. The rise of __________ has increased the use of mobile devices in education. e)Printed books f) Television g)Technology h)The internet
Module Two: Review Questions 7. MLearning allows learners to make use of what? a)Their ‘dead time’ b)Their time in the office c)Their unused mobile devices d)Their printed textbooks 8. One advantage of MLearning is that it appeals to different styles of what? e)Ethnicities f) Learning g)Fashion h)Ages
Module Two: Review Questions 9. Why did Tony and Joseph feel like they could not attend the training session? a)They did not have time for it b)They were supposed to go on vacation that day c)They felt like they already knew the new material d)They just didn’t want to do it 10. What devices did Roz say the employees could use to complete the training? e)Their mobile phones f) The company tablets g)A laptop computer h)All of the above
Module Two: Review Questions 1. What is MLearning commonly used for? a) b) c) d)
Employee training Inventory Manager meetings Computer games MLearning is used for many reasons, including employee training, product education, and even general employee education.
2. How does MLearning benefit new employees? e) f) g) h)
It allows them to learn in groups. It allows one-on-one time with the manager. It allows them to learn at their own pace. It allows them to skip certain session trainings. MLearning is beneficial to many companies and its employees. Benefits include allowing them to learn at their own pace, learn faster and use their own mobile device to do it.
Module Two: Review Questions 3. The MLearning environment refers to what? a)Course content b)Course access c)Course layout d)All of the above The MLearning environment is the part of the MLearning course that refers to the course’s content, including how it is accessed, viewed, laid out and what it is about. 4. In MLearning, it is important for the environment to be what? e)Monochromatic f) User-friendly g)Full of content h)Multi-tabular A MLearning environment includes all aspects of the content of the course, so it is important that the environment is user-friendly and easy to use.
Module Two: Review Questions 5. Which of the following can be used for MLearning? a)Computer tablets b)Laptops c)Mobile phones d)All of the above MLearning is designed to be completed on mobile devices, including mobile phones, laptops, PDAs and computer tablets. 6. The rise of __________ has increased the use of mobile devices in education. e)Printed books f) Television g)Technology h)The internet Over the recent decades, the rise of technology has increased the use of mobile devices for all kinds of tools, such as education and training.
Module Two: Review Questions 7. MLearning allows learners to make use of what? a)Their ‘dead time’ b)Their time in the office c)Their unused mobile devices d)Their printed textbooks Every person has ‘dead time’, such as standing in line at the bank, waiting for the bus, or simply in between other activities. With MLearning, learners can make use of this time. 8. One advantage of MLearning is that it appeals to different styles of what? e)Ethnicities f) Learning g)Fashion h)Ages One advantage of MLearning is that it can appeal to different learning styles of its users because it uses different forms of content, such as photos, videos and audio files.
Module Two: Review Questions 9. Why did Tony and Joseph feel like they could not attend the training session? a)They did not have time for it b)They were supposed to go on vacation that day c)They felt like they already knew the new material d)They just didn’t want to do it When Tony and Joseph were told they needed to attend a training session for the company, they both said they felt like they did not have time to take off from work to attend the session. 10. What devices did Roz say the employees could use to complete the training? e)Their mobile phones f) The company tablets g)A laptop computer h)All of the above When Roz was describing the MLearning to her employees, she explained that they could complete the training on any mobile device, such as their mobile phone, tablet, or notebook/laptop computer.
Module Three: Common MLearning Devices The idea of MLearning has rapidly grown since its introduction in the late 1980s. This is greatly due to the types of mobile devices that have come available and have replaced the large format desktop computers. In today’s society, since people are mobile, they have mobile devices that keep them connected wherever they go
What new technology does is create new opportunities to do a job that customers want done. Tim O’Reilly
Mobile Phones – Allow: Users participate in MLearning Download of training ‘app’ Convenient and accessibility anywhere
Tablets Mobile computer in a single, portable unit
Tablets often include sensory equipment
Physical keyboard or mouse can be added
Notebook Computers
Feature a screen and full keyboard Are portable computers Supplemental DVDs or CD-ROMS
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Information manager
Track needed information
Access mLearning and training
Case Study Angela can take training through the company’s mLearning Angela has never done this before Andrew explained that she could use any mobile device. Andrew helped her find the information to begin training.
Module Three: Review Questions 1. Mobile phones that have photo and browser capabilities are called what? a) b) c) d)
Smart phones Super phones Computer phones Tablet phones
2. In 2014, it was established to be approximately how many cell phone users in the world? e) f) g) h)
5 billion 6 billion 7 billion 8 billion
Module Three: Review Questions 3. Tablet screens are typically __________ mobile phones or PDAs. a)Smaller than b)The same size as c)Brighter than d)Bigger than 4. Tablets always have which of the following features? e)A keyboard f) A touch screen g)A mouse h)A USB drive
Module Three: Review Questions 5. Notebooks are commonly known as what? a)Compact computers b)SmartBooks c)Laptops d)MobileBooks 6. Smaller, compact notebooks are known as what? e)Netbooks f) Compactbooks g)Minibooks h)Microbooks
Module Three: Review Questions 7. Originally PDAs were used for what? a)Making phone calls b)Text messaging c)Taking photos d)Information keeping 8. The use of PDAs has decreased over time due to what? e)Technology f) Mobile phones g)Laptops h)Phone books
Module Three: Review Questions 9. Why was Angela hesitant about using MLearning to complete her training course? a)She had never done it before b)She thought it would take up too much time c)She said she had already done the training d)She wanted to do it in a group training session 10. What device did Angela decide to use for her MLearning? e)A PDA f) A laptop g)A company tablet h)A mobile phone
Module Three: Review Questions 1. Mobile phones that have photo and browser capabilities are called what? a) b) c) d)
Smart phones Super phones Computer phones Tablet phones Mobile phones with photo, video and browser capabilities are commonly referred to as smart phones and have grown in popularity over the last decade.
2. In 2014, it was established to be approximately how many cell phone users in the world? e) f) g) h)
5 billion 6 billion 7 billion 8 billion In 2014, it has been estimated that over 7 billion user own a mobile phone or smart phone with working service worldwide.
Module Three: Review Questions 3. Tablet screens are typically __________ mobile phones or PDAs. a)Smaller than b)The same size as c)Brighter than d)Bigger than Computer tablets are similar to mobile phones when it comes to viewing content or software usage, but their screens are usually several inches bigger in size. 4. Tablets always have which of the following features? e)A keyboard f) A touch screen g)A mouse h)A USB drive Computer tablets do not feature keyboard or mice, so all tablets come with a touch screen the user can use to point, click and drag in order to do things.
Module Three: Review Questions 5. Notebooks are commonly known as what? a)Compact computers b)SmartBooks c)Laptops d)MobileBooks Notebooks were originally created as small computers the user carried for ‘notes’ and were compact in size. However, over the years the term laptop was coined and has become an ‘official title for all compact computers. 6. Smaller, compact notebooks are known as what? e)Netbooks f) Compactbooks g)Minibooks h)Microbooks Netbooks were originally created for small, portable computers used for simple tasks. Unlike laptops, they typically do not have a disc drive or very many access point.
Module Three: Review Questions 7. Originally PDAs were used for what? a)Making phone calls b)Text messaging c)Taking photos d)Information keeping PDAs were very popular in the early 1990s and were used as general information keepers, such as an address book, calendar and general reminder notes. 8. The use of PDAs has decreased over time due to what? e)Technology f) Mobile phones g)Laptops h)Phone books When mobile phones were introduced, they began to have some of the same capabilities as PDAs, such as keeping contact numbers and calendar information. This led to the declined use of PDAs as more people began using their mobile phones instead.
Module Three: Review Questions 9. Why was Angela hesitant about using MLearning to complete her training course? a)She had never done it before b)She thought it would take up too much time c)She said she had already done the training d)She wanted to do it in a group training session At first, Angela was hesitant to use MLearning to complete her training course because she had never used MLearning before. 10. What device did Angela decide to use for her MLearning? e)A PDA f) A laptop g)A company tablet h)A mobile phone After talking with her manager, Angela decided to use her company tablet to complete her training through MLearning.