Introduction to Mobile Learning
Mobile Learning has quickly become one of the most popular ways to engage
youth, enhance community knowledge-sharing and promote social good. Most
importantly, it presents a new way to address some of the most critical barriers to
learning. As it is a relatively new topic, there is still a lack of consensus surrounding the
definition of 'mobile learning'. We define Mobile learning as learning content and
experiences that can be accessed via a mobile device wherever and whenever such content
is needed. Ideally, mobile learning is driven by the learner, and can thus be adapted and
directed to better meet the needs of each individual user.
Participants of the workshop became acquainted with one another through an engaging
introductory "App Exchange" activity, where each attendee introduced him or herself by
sharing a mobile app that they enjoy and use regularly. This fun sharing activity yielded
many entertaining and useful apps that you may not be familiar with - check them out:
Uber Foursquare Rdio Instagram WhatsApp iThoughts
Skype Feedly Shazam Flightradar 24 Buddhify Skylanders
Cloud Patrol
Postagram Photocollage Strava Evernote Quench Tweekaboo
Wordpress Facebook Twitter Any.Do Map My Run Calengoo
You Need A
Budget
Rocketman Blog TO Patio
Guide
Twilight TAB Pocket
Gummii Freshbooks Reddit Is Fun Podcasts Lumosity Couch To 5K
Throughout the morning, nine different case studies were presented, each showcasing a
different organization's mobile learning strategy or application. These presentations
were grouped into one of four categories;
1. Community consultations and learning
2. Place-based discovery
3. Micro-actions
4. Emerging mobile strategies
The remainder of this report will summarize these presentations and subsequent
discussions including a summary of insights on '10 Things to Consider When Developing a
Mobile Strategy'. The one category that was not discussed in depth during the event itself
but an important one related to the topic is 'role play games' that build empathy and
awareness among learners.
