Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: What is mLearning?
- mLearning Uses
- mLearning Environments
- mLearning Tools
- mLearning Advantages
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Common mLearning Devices
- Mobile Phones
- Tablets
- Notebook Computers
- Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Ancillary Equipment in mLearning
- Internet Connections
- Messaging Services
- Video Cameras
- Bluetooth
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: mLearning vs. eLearning
- Devices Available
- Informal vs Formal Structure
- Increased Access
- Content
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Four C’s of mLearning
- Content
- Compute
- Capture
- Communicate
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Aspects of mLearning
- The FRAME Model
- The Device Aspect
- The Learner Aspect
- The Social Aspect
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Challenges of mLearning
- Dependence on Technology
- Decreased Quality of Communication
- Security
- Risk of Distraction
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Benefits of mLearning
- Decreased Costs
- Available Support
- Unlimited Resources
- Continuous Learning
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Getting mLearning Started
- Organize Your Resources
- Form a Work Plan
- Engage Employees
- Establish an End Goal
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Employee Training
- Training Facilities
- Encourage Communication
- Establish Guidelines
- Equipment Training
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
- Recommended Reading