May 05, 2004
Mobile Learning: hand-held innovations in flexible learning
Off to Perth today for the project workshop about the New Practices Project managed by Marcus Ragus. The project will explore how handheld technology can enhance work based learning. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is one of the industry partners, thanks to a long-term relationship with TAFE Tasmania's Horticulture Team.
The project will investigate the varied hardware and software options, then put them through their paces in a number of pilots with learners and teachers. We're looking at models such as virtual learning environments, standalone learning objects with interactivity, communication and collaboration, evidence gathering checklists for both learners and trainers - this is just the initial list which is sure to be refined as the project progresses.
Being on the road means finding the space and time to work anywhere -Melbourne Airport in this case. Amazing how much of the office you can fit in a briefcase and this was just a start.
Hi again Kirsty, I'd like to get a short video interview with Marcus and you on your mlearning project, (it's a sort of theme I'm exploring in the Knowledge Tree for Edition 06 out in August) what you're focusing on and what's becoming obvious... perhaps when you get back from QLD we can makea time
Cheers Jo