This set of slides provides an overview of some of the key principles and affordances for developing effective mobile learning. These lessons have come from the work carried out as part of Charles Sturt University's mLearn Project

1. Effective Mobile
Learning.
LESSONS FROM THE MLEARN PROJECT

2. Mobile is Everywhere.

3. Creating Spaces.
The ability of this technology to connect,
combined with powerful applications to
consume and produce allows the device
to create space. This permits a new user-
centric model where space is defined by
the user and the device, not the physical
location or proximity to a campus.

4. Relevance
Mobile allows learning to be situated
rather than simulated. The technology
is embedded with the student creating a
more authentic experience.

5. Convenience & Flexibility
Learning can occur anywhere and
anytime. Even to the extent of the exact
moment learning is required.

6. Device Limitations.
The physical hardware, operating system
and software configuration of mobile
devices means that not everything is
better with this new technology; some
tasks are more easily and quickly done
using ‘old’ technology.

7. Learner Centred
The always-available nature empowers
learners to take the initiative and direct
their own activities.

8. Social Connectivity
Open new channels of communication
with peers and experts. Communicate
via different media text, video and audio.
Enable interaction between peers,
teachers, the profession and beyond.

9. Encourages Reflection
The built in voice & video recorder enables
effortless and instantaneous recording
of thoughts and opinions.

10. Easy Evidence Collection
The portability of mobile devices makes
them readily available for collecting a
portfolio of evidence for assessment.
Not just text but via audio, still image
or video camera. This can even be
augmented with GPS & environmental
information.

11. Find out more
about mLearn.
BLOG www.mlearnproject.wordpress.com
TWITTER @csumlearn
DOWNLOAD REPORT www.bit.ly/mlearnreport