Mobile Learning in Context

When people talk about customary approaches to eLearning,they usually envision self-paced courses, tutorials, and synchronous virtualclassroom training. Still popular after 20 years, this “traditional” type ofeLearning is typically designed and structured as a formal solution. Itoriginated in one-way communication (web 1.0), much like email originated fromtraditional mail. Done right, for the right reasons, it works.

Mobile learning, on the other hand, originated in two-waycommunication (web 2.0), defies the customary approach to eLearning, and shiftsthe control and responsibility for learning. From a design perspective, mobileforces us to rethink our approach to learning. It forces us to see learners asmobile. Done right, it also works.

A collection of essays curated by Janet Clarey, Mobile Learning in Context explorestopics from implementation to how to motivate learners to complete training. Writtenby an international group of mobile innovators, their writings might inspireyou rethink where mobile learning fits in your existing learning ecosystem.