Mobile learning news - Summer 2010

1. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training
Mobilelearningnews
www.molenet.org.uk Summer issue | 2010
Playing games,
learning lessons
MoLeNET launches their new publication
‘Games technologies for learning – more than just toys’
MoLeNET projects across all three improvements and developments
phases have been utilising, and are in the latter since the introduction
continuing to use, handheld games of handheld games technologies
technologies such as the Sony PSP such as the Nintendo DS.
and Nintendo DS to support teaching
Based on 35 case studies from
and learning with great success.
MoLeNET phases 1 and 2, LSN
LSN recently launched the new explore the advantages of using Should you wish to be sent a
publication ‘Games technologies handheld games technologies hard copy of the publication
for learning – more than just toys’ (Nintendo DS, Sony PSP and please contact Temi Akinwotu at
(Douch, Attewell and Dawson, Nintendo Wii) across numerous (takinwotu@lsnlearning.org.uk).
2010) at the 2010 Game Based contexts, highlighting best practice
The PSP engaged students who
Learning Conference in London and positive outcomes. The report
had previously been ‘at risk’ of
(www.gamebasedlearning2010.com). highlights the key benefits that
withdrawing, resulting in a total
handheld games technologies offer,
The report explores the benefits of turnaround in performance.
including: improvements in learner
game based learning and the Bridgwater College, Somerset
behaviour and engagement;
impressive additional functionality
achievement and skills development;
of handheld games technologies.
communication and peer group
Drawing from the literature and
dynamics; quality and quantity of
MoLeNET learner feedback, the
work and evidence of progress;
report looks at the relationship
confidence and self esteem; and
between games designed primarily
flexibility of the learning experience.
for recreational purposes and those
created with learning opportunities To access an online copy of ‘Games
in mind (learning games/ technologies for learning’ visit us at
edutainment), and the recent (www.molenet.org.uk/pubs).
Also inside…
Details of the Mobile Learning Conference and MoLeNET Awards 2010 –
turn to page 5 for further information.

2. Contents
ITQ for Mobile Learning 3 Mobile learning
moves forward
Using GPS to support learning 4
Mobile Learning Conference 5
and MoLeNET Awards 2010
Overview of MoLeNET Phase 3
iPad: an overhyped flop or
6
8
through MoLeNET
Academies
an innovation for teaching
and learning?
New hardware round-up 9
iPhone 3GS accessibility 10
MoLeTV on the iPhone and 11 MoLeNET celebrates its third successful year with
iPod Touch the decision to open eight new Academies, firmly
Help with your first steps 12 embedding mobile technology in the delivery of
in mobile learning
education and training.
Competition to become a Tony Jewson, MoLeNET Academy
MoLeNET Academy was fierce Manager had the following to say:
with 25 tenders received and a
We’re really excited to be the first
rigorous selection process. The
MoLeNET Academy in the country
8 Academies finally chosen will
to officially open. We’ve been
become centres of excellence
using a range of devices in the
for the development of mobile
classroom for a while now, our
learning, supporting colleagues
learners have responded extremely
and a total of 20 MoLeNET micro
well and the results have been
projects in their locality.
overwhelmingly positive. There’s
MoLeNET Academies are: really no end to the benefits of
using this type of learning as part
● Ashton 6th form College
of the curriculum, and we look
● Aylesbury College forward to working with local
schools and colleges and advising
● Ealing, Hammersmith & West
how they can roll-out this type of
London College
provision in their own institutions.
● Gloucestershire College
The Academies will act as centres
● Kingston College
of excellence and the staff will
● Northampton College champion the application of
mobile technologies in teaching,
● Stoke-on-Trent College
learning and assessment. The
● The Sheffield College Academies will be expected to
support the development of mobile
The first academy to launch learning models and materials
Designer: Joel Quartey
was Northampton College on to support the development of
Printer: Blackmore, Shaftesbury, Dorset
12 February. The launch event face-to-face and virtual networks,
ISSN 1473-1685 included speeches from Len Closs, and partnerships to deliver mobile
100098NW/05/10/2000 principal of the college and learning; and to act as an exemplar
© LSN 2010. All rights reserved Geoff Foot, programme manager supporting the delivery of the 20
Published by LSN for LSN and MoLeNET. MoLeNET micro projects.
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3. ITQ for Core unit
Using Mobile IT
Mobile This unit looks for the ability to set up and use mobile or
handheld devices such as a smartphone, PDA, portable
media player, electronic organiser or data logger for data
Learning capture, processing, data exchange and storage.
This exciting qualification, Optional unit
the ITQ in Mobile Learning, is Using Video the ability to re
cord
accredited by City & Guilds and ou ld demonstrate
The evidence sh d footage on a
video
offers staff an opportunity to pre-planned video and soun , then edit
e to a computer
have their specific m-learning nload the footag me
camera, dow uding adding so
t sequence, incl ents
skills recognized. These skills to create a shor ledge requirem
might involve producing . It also tests know , coding,
backing music format, file size
materials for mobile devices – such as co mpatibility, file
d editing.
such as podcasts, video capture, compression an
learning objects and quizzes, or
activities such as sharing files,
working collaboratively, using Optional unit
SMS, etc Using Collaborative Technologies
In addition, it allows you to study This unit looks for the ability to use IT tools and devices for collaborative
a unit from the Teacher Training working and communications. Evidence for this unit will include Web
programme (ie. PTLLS, CTLLS or 2.0 tools appropriate for mobile devices such as micro-blogging, image
DTLLS) as part of the qualification. sharing and video streaming and can include conferencing, instant
By drawing this into the ITQ, it messaging/chat, online phone and video calls; social networking sites,
allows practitioners to demonstrate wikis, etc.
the link between the theory of
learning and practice.
The ITQ for Mobile Learning is
Core unit
uctivity using IT
Improving Prod
an ideal qualification to include
and
within your staff development ng, evaluation
s evidence of planni e been improve
d
programme. If you need support This unit require procedures hav
ow how ‘e’ as well
in getting started, LSN can help the ability to sh is can include
with ‘ITQ for Mobile Learning’ to create effici ent systems. Th
.
skills training, access to mobile as ‘m’ evidence
resources, support and
assessment throughout the
training programme, and on-going Optional unit
advice and guidance on all aspects Software Fundamentals
of mobile pedagogy. Take a look
The use of software applications to create m-activities
at the back page of this newsletter
such as quizzes, flashcards, MS Photostory slideshows,
for further information.
documents or simple objects using html pages at
suitable size for mobile phones or multimedia devices.
Di Dawson This can include ‘e’ and ‘m’ learning activities.
Other optional units include ‘Using Audio’, ‘Communication
Fundamentals’ and ‘Digital Imaging Software’. Level 2 learners
choose two optional units and for level 3 they choose three.
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4. Using GPS to
support learning
This is the first of a series of articles exploring how to integrate various
technologies into your mobile teaching. In this edition we focus on GPS
systems and how they can be used to make learning more engaging.
The Technology navigation. Over recent years, a Using Mobeedo
number of GPS-based hobbies
A Global Positioning System (GPS) Step One: Go to the toolkit area of
have emerged, including:
device works by receiving signals the Mobeedo website and log in.
from a network of satellites orbiting ● Waymarking (where users follow You can then draw a border around
the earth. The device works out a travel itinerary that points out an area using Google maps – any
its location via a process called interesting locations using GPS device with Mobeedo on it within
‘triangulation’ which requires it coordinates), and this area is informed of the item
to use data from at least three of interest.
● Geocaching (a form of treasure
(usually four) satellites. The position
hunt where players must go to GPS
is updated every six seconds, and
coordinates to find the next clue)
many GPS units will automatically
calculate direction and speed,
The best way to make use of the
based on these position changes.
technology in mobile learning is by
GPS use has taken off over recent building on the fun aspects of such
years both in terms of enterprise hobbies and integrating with the
use, where it is used in navigation other functions available on the
and logistics tracking systems, and mobile phone, such as the web
personal use. As technology has browser. We will look at using
improved, devices have become GPS via an app called Mobeedo Step Two: Add your own
smaller and more practical to the (www.mobeedo.com) that works information – in this case from
point that most households now across both Android phones and Wikipedia
have access to multiple GPS the iPhone.
capable devices, including in-car
The benefits of Mobeedo are that it:
‘sat nav’ systems and mobile
phones. ● Is relatively simple to use and setup
● Enables you to add ‘push’
Applying the Technology information for your students to
use (see below)
GPS comes as standard on most
smart phones, providing a whole ● Is anonymous (ie. it does not ‘track’
host of uses beyond simple the mobile user)
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5. Mobile Learning
Conference and
MoLeNET
Awards 2010
Step Three: When Mobeedo is running and the learner moves into the area Preparations are underway for the
that you have drawn, a message will appear on a green bar to let them 2010 Mobile Learning conference
know about it. Alternatively, they can move the map until an icon appears which will take place in mid-Autumn
for an item of interest. in central London – exact details
are to be announced in the next
few weeks.
The event will be participative
in format, including sessions
showcasing the findings of each
MoLeNET 3 project, practical
workshops, exhibition areas,
keynote speakers and an
exclusive awards event to
recognise outstanding work
in the field of mobile learning.
For up the minute information visit
www.molenet.org.uk/conference2010
Nominate now…
The MoLeNET Awards 2010 will
recognise outstanding achievement
The information appears – in this case the under MoLeNET Phase Three across
Centre on the icon and select.
Wikipedia info. 13 categories:
● Senior Leadership Award
So this could be used to help ● Project Manager Award
learners explore a local area, or ● MoLeNET Academy Leadership
to set a challenge for them to Award
research the history, geography ● Lead Practitioner Researcher Award
or architecture of an area.
● Practitioner (Teacher) Award
● Student Learner Award
John Whalley
● Staff Development Award
Thanks to Adam Blackwood of JISC ● MoLeSHARE/MoLeTV Award
Regional Support Centre, South East ● Technical/Internal Support
for providing background information Systems Award
on this application. ● Best Product Award
● Mobile Applications Development
Award
Nomination forms are available from
Click on the info bar.
www.molenet.org.uk/awards2010
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6. Overview of
MoLeNET Phase 3
MoLeNET phase 3 started in exchange for the data collected by
October 2009. The structure of this students, which they will use to
phase differs from previous years, support long-term management of
with all projects falling under one the reserve.
or more of the following key themes:
Other outputs include a completed
● Employment and Employability case study centred around the
impact of m-learning in field studies,
● Holistic Change
a repository of m-learning teacher
● Sustainability training materials, a series of training
modules, a bank of lesson plans
Overall, there are a total of 22 and the installation of suitable
’macro’ and 20 ‘micro’ projects hardware and software to support
delivered under the phase. We the recording, transmission and
take a quick peak at some of the reception of data for the project.
projects below…
It is hoped that the 300–400
learners (aged 14–25) involved in
Macro projects the project will choose to follow a
science based career path with an
Chichester College – Real Science,
employer or enter into a further
Real Places, Real Learning!
course of science-related study.
This project delivers on the theme
of Employment and Employability Birkenhead Sixth Form College –
by supporting the government’s Thin.clusion
STEM agenda to attract more young
This project delivers on the theme
people into Science, Technology,
of Sustainability by establishing a
Engineering and Maths related
sustainable digital infrastructure to
careers.
support teaching and learning on
They will use mobile technology college Childcare and Health & Social
to support work-based learners, Care courses. There is particular
apprentices, Not in Employment, emphasis on driving use amongst
Education or Training (NEETs) and women learners who make up the
full-time learners on land-based majority of students on health and
courses to record and process data social care courses, but tend to be
in the field, monitor changes to the less familiar and confident in using
environment, conduct digital technology.
investigations and explore the
Each college within the consortium
benefits of GPS positioning.
will be responsible for developing a
The consortium links with Natural wireless and thin client infrastructure
England, the government’s advisor to support up to 100 concurrent
on the natural environment, who mobile devices either within the
will provide advice and access to college or via the internet/3G.
the Kingley Vale nature reserve in Additionally, the project will deliver
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7. two case studies, a flexible bespoke who want to embrace technology Henshaws College – M-Learning:
e-portfolio application and a (but lack the confidence and skills), A Tool for Promoting Independent
comparative report of learners’ as well as new entrant educators. Learning in LLDD
experiences with using the
The key output is a comprehensive The project is based at Henshaws
technology and the impact they
curriculum pack published to College, a specialist provider for
feel it had on their learning.
MoLeSHARE, which will help other LLDD with a specialism in visual
The project will engage a total of colleges implement similar projects, impairment. The project provides
63 learners, aged 16–19. should they choose to do so. and evaluates the use of mobile
Additional outputs will include 3 technologies in supporting learners
Moulton College – IT is in teaching case studies (one per college) and to access opportunities in an
podcasts/vodcasts by educators employability context and to
IT is in teaching addresses the
which will be published via MoLeTV. identify how technology can
holistic theme by incorporating
In total, the project involves support individual achievement.
the Mobile Learning ITQ 2009
approximately 500 19+ learners. M-learning is used as a tool
Qualification into the Teacher
to empower students with the skills
Education programmes of the
three FE colleges involved in the
Micro projects and confidence to maximise their
independence and employability
consortium. The philosophy being Within the micro projects being
and minimise the effects of their
that when teachers possess good delivered under MoLeNET three,
disability.
IT skills, their students’ IT skills will there are a number of specialist
increase proportionally. The project colleges delivering projects aimed
A full list of projects is available
is generating holistic culture at learners with learning difficulties
on the MoLeNET site at
change across the organisations by and disabilities (LLDD). A prime
www.molenet.org.uk
helping to reach existing teachers example being…
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8. iPad: an overhyped piece
of kit or an innovation for
teaching and learning?
With the imminent launch of Apple’s eagerly anticipated ‘iPad’, we take a look
at what it might mean for mobile learning.
The second tablet computer released
by Apple, the iPad attempts to
merge the boundaries between
smartphone technology and the
functionality of a laptop computer.
The iPad allows users to carry out
simple tasks such as web browsing,
watching videos, gaming and
reading on its modified operating
system iPhone OS. Although many
Courtesy of Apple
critics initially had a lukewarm
reaction to the keynote launch
with most regarding it as an over
anticipated adaption of the 2007
Apple iPod. Audiences have begun
to delve deeper, considering the
often seamless correlation mobile sceptics have once again doubted one may question whether in
and handheld technologies have whether Apple have filled a niche, light of previous successes, the
with teaching and learning. noting the invariable similarity that culmination of his career would
the iPad shares with its predecessor be to create an ‘oversized iPod?’
the Apple Newton. This handheld
How will this affect the tablet computer or PDA, as they are
The device has spanned decades in
learning and skills sector? development, with Apple strategically
now referred to, was released in
training audiences to consume
There’s been a lot of anticipation the early 90’s but failed to impress
music in a new way, learning to
among educators about the uses of as an efficient tool for scheduling
adapt to touch-screen interfaces
the iPad in the classroom, as well calendars, transcribing notes and
and now to transform the way we
as its potential to transform learners’ providing a suitable replacement
consume media altogether. As
consumption of literature given the for laptop computers.
many critics have so promptly
already established iPhone app highlighted, we do not want to be
CourseSmart is the country’s So, will the Apple iPad encumbered by technology but
largest provider of electronic replace current mobile rather have it improve our lives,
textbooks, providing access to a to enhance efficiencies, and
library of over 87,000 textbooks.
learning technologies?
learning capabilities and not to
With the addition of Apple’s new Given the worldwide success of inflict limitations. Though perhaps
iBookstore service and companion the iTouch and the iPhone, one the iPad may not be simply a device
iBooks ebook reading application, may be fearsome of criticising the to satisfy an unmet need now, but
the accessibility to learning new release by Apple too hastily. to anticipate the needs that users
materials is unlikely to be matched. And with Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, are not aware of, a planned solution
Yet even with Apple’s unrivalled regarding this as ‘the most to a not yet established need.
success with the iTouch and iPhone, important thing I’ve ever done’,
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9. New hardware round-up
Many people have shared their current favourite hardware with us –
here is a round-up of just some of them.
JTEK mini micro DV recording audio, Microphone OID reader
the other end is
camcorder the optical
This tiny DV camcorder, pictured identification
against a standard-sized USB stick reader and four
includes a 4Gb micro SD card large tactile
(upgradeable to 16Gb) and is buttons in the
capable of recording 720x480 middle control the
20 cm
resolution video. It is ideal for functions. The
recording outdoor activities, or device comes with
activities where a person’s point of a pack of labels, ● In the workplace or a laboratory –
view is important, and comes with a each of which carries a unique labels could be used to provide
sports pack, enabling it to be used microdot identifier. instant, on-demand information
as a ‘headcam’. Potential learning and support
The basic principle is to associate
applications include gathering
unique labels with unique audio ● In assessment – learners could
video evidence for course work and
files. The user scans the label then label important parts of a process
assignments, field trip activities or
records an audio file to associate or an artefact, creating their own
even role play situations.
with it. From that point on, any time explanatory recording for each
Find out more at the scanner head comes into contact label
http://tinyurl.com/jtekdv with that particular label, it will
● Being used as an audio diary –
replay the associated audio file.
labels can be stuck in a book with
Penfriend The device is a potentially powerful messages recorded against them
Some of the most important tool for students with learning and each page representing a day
mobile technologies started life as difficulties, helping train them for or a week
specialist disability solutions. For independence, travel or reminding
The device retails at around £65
example, text to speech – just try them of instructions for operating
and is available from the RNIB
to imagine how useful an in-car sat devices around the home or
(http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/)
nav would be without the decades workplace. However, there are
and, with labels working out at 3p
of research into developing text-to- many possible mainstream
each, it makes for quite a cost-
speech for blind users. A key applications, including:
effective piece of equipment.
emerging technology for teaching
● Supporting practical learning –
and learning is Optical Identification You can also see the penfriend
for example, in motor vehicle
(OID), which is used by our next device in use at
mechanics, different engine
device: the PenFriend. http://tinyurl.com/oid-labels
components could be labelled
The PenFriend is around 8 inches up so that an individual could
(20 cm) in length, about the size of use the PenFriend to retrieve Thanks to Lilian Soon and Alistair
a hand-held microphone. One end detailed audio instruction for McNaught for their contribution to
of the device is a microphone for each component this article.
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10. iPhone 3GS
accessibility
The iPhone 3GS has some reactivated by touching the home
accessibility features which can button. The VoiceOver will read out
be very useful for those who are the time (as this is always present
blind or visually impaired. These on the opening screen), which lets
capabilities are also available on you know where you are. One tap
the 3rd Generation iTouch too at the bottom of the screen tells
(late 2009 – 32GB and 64GB only). you what to do next or double-tap
to unlock and the phone opens at
There are two key functions
whatever screen you were last on,
VoiceOver and Zoom – though it is
then tells you what that was.
worth noting that the two functions
cannot be used at the same time. You can also use the Rotor
function where you use two fingers
To access these features go to
(your finger and thumb) as if you
Settings >> General >> (scroll down)
were turning a dial. This can be
>> Accessibility, as per the image
used to change the way VoiceOver
flow diagram below.
navigates the text.
this function. The Zoom function,
Scroll down however, works on all pages.
Once the function is turned on,
it is controlled with three finger
commands:
● double-tap with three fingers to
toggle between zoomed and normal
display
● drag three fingers around the screen
to move the magnified image
● another double tap will allow the
VoiceOver user to increase or decrease the
For example, a flick up or down
size of magnification:
As you would expect from the might move through text word by
name, the VoiceOver function word. But when you choose the To increase and decrease the level
will read aloud whatever you have ‘character’ setting, each time you of magnification, you must do a
on-screen. However, it changes flick up or down VoiceOver will three-finger double tap, keeping
the way you ‘touch’ the screen move through the text character your fingers on the screen after
to control the device, so there by character — perfect when the second tap. While keeping
are a few points to bear in mind: you're proofreading or editing text. your three fingers on the screen,
move up to increase magnification
● To activate an App or an From
and move down to decrease
instruction, you have to first of all www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/
magnification. Lift your fingers
tap the required function and then vision.html
off the screen when the desired
double-tap to open or activate it.
Zoom magnification level is reached.
● To scroll up and down or to flick
Generally users can increase the From
right or left you have to use three
size of a page they are viewing www.nillabyte.com/blog.php?b=280
fingers on the screen.
using Apple's ‘pinch and spread’
● When the phone has closed down function, though there are some
(i.e. there is no active screen) it is exceptions that do not work with David Sugden
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11. MoLeTV on the iPhone
and iPod Touch
A dedicated FREE application for the back later when you don't have an
iPod Touch/iPhone is now available. internet connection.
This application allows you to stream
● ‘Downloads’ will list the media you
video (using a wireless connection)
are currently downloading. A small
on your iPod Touch or iPhone3G and,
badge on the button shows the
optionally, download the content to
number of active downloads.
view offline. For information on
how to download and install the ● ‘My Videos’ shows the content you
application go to www.moletv.org. have downloaded to your device.
uk/MoLeTViPodHelp.htm You can always play back content
from here, even without an internet
connection.
MoLeTV Shoot on the iPhone3GS
MoLeTV Shoot is an iPhone3GS Note: It is recommended that you
application which enables users to create an account on MoLeTV
shoot video on the device, use basic (www.moletv.org.uk) prior to
editing (trimming) on the device shooting video and uploading from
and upload it to MoLeTV. A web the device although you can create
browser is not required. The an account using the device – if so,
application is particularly useful for you will need access to the email
capturing work-based assessment account you use for registration
and e-portfolio evidence. from the device.
Shoot your video – do a simple edit,
When you open MoLeTV on the if required, and upload to MoLeTV
iPod Touch or iPhone, it will load a from the iPhone.
list of available videos and MP3s. If
an internet connection is available,
it will also load any updates that
are available online. Items which
are not available for download on
MoLeTV will not be available to the
mobile device.
Use the buttons across the bottom
of the screen to access different
parts of the program:
● ‘Latest’ and ‘All Videos’ give you Viewing MoLeTV and MoLeSHARE
a list of the available content to on mobile devices
browse through. ‘Latest’ shows the A Beta website for viewing
most recently added content, while Before uploading you will need to MoleTV and MoLeSHARE on all
‘All Videos’ presents the list in enter information about the video mobile devices is available.
alphabetical order with a search including a title and description, Access www.moletv.org.uk or
feature. add tags and select a category. www.moleshare.org.uk on your
● From these two screens, you can For more information regarding the mobile device.
play back video and audio, or application go to
download it if you want to play it www.moletv.org.uk/MoLeTVShoot Steve Butler
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12. Help with your first steps
in mobile learning
With the increasing financial LSN Technical Courses
pressure on learning providers, and
the increasing time constraints LSN also delivers a range of technical courses to help IT teams and learning
placed on learners, more and more professionals to develop their knowledge of the technologies underpinning
colleges and schools are turning mobile learning. Following the course, delegates will have a greater
towards mobile learning as a means understanding of when and how the technology should be utilised, and be
of connecting with their learners able to develop and publish learning content on that platform. It is anticipated
more effectively. LSN has developed to run a series of courses over the latter part of 2010 and early 2011:
a range of courses and consultancy
programmes to support colleges at Course Length Dates
all levels of development in mobile iPhone App Development – Part 1 One day 9 July 2010
learning, helping them to establish Development Tools 8 October 2010
and improve their use of mobile 22 November 2010
technologies. Take a look below 9 December 2010
and see which is most suitable
for you. iPhone App Development – Part 2 One day 10 December 2010
Introduction to iPhone Programming 21 February (2011)
LSN Introductory Courses Designing learning content for mobile Two day 14 – 15 October 2010
devices using Flash/Flash Lite 2 – 3 December 2010
LSN introductory mobile learning
18 – 19 March (2011)
courses are designed to help
learning professionals get started Introduction to ASP.NET (Part 1) Two day 21 – 22 October 2010
in mobile learning. Based on the 16 – 17 December 2010
experiences and learning of 24 – 25 February (2011)
hundreds of colleges and schools,
Working with ASP.NET (Part 2) Two day 10 – 11 March (2011)
they cover the key building blocks
to give attendees the foundation
Call an LSN advisor on +44 (0)20 7492 5388 or mail
they need to start using mobile
(products@lsnlearning.org.uk) if you are interested in attending any of these
technologies in their teaching
dates and would like further details on venues and costs.
straight away. Topics include:
● Re-purposing content for mobile LSN Mobile Learning Consultancy
technologies
If you’re not quite ready for hands-on courses and need some support first
● Mobile technologies for teaching in establishing your mobile learning capability, there is LSN’s Mobile Learning
and learning Consultancy Service. This covers a broad range of topics and is specifically
● Using mobile technologies in the designed to provide your organisation with a framework for the sustainable
classroom development of mobile learning provision. Programmes include:
● Using mobile technologies outside ● Establishing a mobile learning infrastructure
of the classroom ● Building a sustainable mobile learning environment
● Mobile technologies for e-portfolios ● The procurement and selection of mobile technologies
● Setting up a Moodle infrastructure
● Mobile technologies for assessment
● Implementing the ITQ in Mobile Learning
To find out more about how LSN can support you, visit the mobile learning section of the LSN website at
www.lsnlearning.org.uk/m-learning or contact our team of advisors on +44 (0)20 7492 5388
products@lsnlearning.org.uk
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