1. Changing Gears
Stuart Smith
3sheep.mobi
July 2009
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2. 3 Sheep Ltd.
• Mobile and Web Innovations Training
• Technology focused
Consultancy Development
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3. Why Go Mobile?
• Allows new
engagement
• It is available
• It is affordable
Courtesy, Spitzgogo, Flickr
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4. Hairdressing Mobile Web Service
• First of its kind!
• Widely used in MoleNet
• International Innovation Award Winner!
Courtesy,
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Courtesy, Handheld Learning, Flickr stevewheeler7, Flickr
6. Hairdressing
Training
Database & Assets
Asset Management Asset Management
Desktop Site Mobile Site
Similar method to Amazon, Flickr, BBC, Fandango…
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7. Things to think about
• Usability
• Connection times
• Screen size
• Device Power
• Speed
• ….
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koalazymonkey's, Flickr
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8. What Impact on the Learner?
• MoleNet Projects – Trafford & Stockport
– Chance for greater insight into use
– Students & Tutors both interested
– Workplace also interested
– Transformed relationships
• A Tale of Two Salons
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9. Where Next?
Courtesy of
alexanderdrachmann, Flickr
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10. Where Next?
Social/learning
• Mainstream
• More interaction e.g. William Angliss Institute and Mini Film Festival
• Away from the classroom
• Digital Lifeskills e.g. Meraka Institute
Technology
• Getting better & cheaper
• Better connection
• But there is increasing complexity e.g. Apps
Courtesy Nelson Minar, Flickr
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11. Thank You
All of you for attending and participating
Contact
stuart@3sheep.co.uk
3sheep.co.uk (desktop & mobile)
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