ApprenNet,the signature video learning platform used by companies, higher educationinstitutions, and health care systems to scale skill development and authenticassessment, announces the coming release of its full learner mobile interface.Along with improved, simple-to-navigate functionality for mobile learners,ApprenNet’s mobile enhancements also include significant pedagogical upgradesaround its patented multi-step learning method: frequent practice, peerassessment, self-reflection, and coaching. The core mobile upgrades offerself-assessment, peer review, and self-reflection tools; social tools thataugment commenting on model videos and general discussion; and reporting andanalytics.
“People are increasingly on the go, and our new technologywill allow learners to access learning whenever and wherever is most convenientfor them,” said Emily Foote, co-founder of ApprenNet.
At the moment, ApprenNet’s mobilecapabilities allow learners, on Android or iOS, to watch a role-play prompt,practice their responses, and easily record and submit their submissions. Thefuture mobile app, which will be previewed at FocusOn Learning 2016, will allow learners to engage in peerreview, self-reflect, access reporting and analytics on their submissions, andinteract with peers and instructors about the particular skill or competencythe exercise is helping learners develop.
“Since ApprenNet launched in 2011, we havefocused on making our solution not only pedagogically sound but also easy to use,”said Foote. “The new mobile interface is another demonstration of how weapproach learning as an environment and an experience aimed to seamlesslyengage and inspire our learners.”
FocusOn Learning attendees can visitApprenNet at DemoFest, atthe FocusOn Learning Expo, or at one of the company’s twopresentations—Leveraging Mobile and Video to Scale Effective Learningon Wednesday, June 8, at 1:00 PM, and Upskilling: All I Need Is My Phoneon Friday, June 10, at 10:00 AM—and see a preview of its new mobile interface.
About ApprenNet
With offices in Philadelphia and SanFrancisco, ApprenNet offers a multi-step video learning platform that wasdeveloped through consecutive National Science Foundation research grants aimedat scaling training and skill development. Created by teachers and based on apatented pedagogical design, ApprenNet helps learners develop and hone theirskills by using video to facilitate the key components of effectiveface-to-face instruction: deliberate practice, peer interactivity, self-reflection,and coaching. ApprenNet is used by Fortune 50 companies, leading highereducation institutions, and prominent hospitals and health care systems to makelearning more efficient, effective, and engaging. Learn more at apprennet.com.
