1. Mobile Learner Support part of the Virtual Learning Environment Programme Project Leader: Rhodri Thomas Rhodri.Thomas@open.ac.uk Rhodri.Thomas@open.ac.uk

2. Device-independent Working with what students have Classes of devices/behaviours Providing flexible options

3. Learner-centred

4. Mobile ‘Channel’ Podcasting –Audiovisual expertise –Use cases –Blended approach –Transcripts [SENDA] Central alerts/notices –RSS feeds –SMS text services

5. Mobile ‘Channel’: Podcasting iPodcast module

6. Educational Podcasting Podcasting – learning from others [IMPALA] –Profcasting: Weekly short updates/feedback integrated into VLE-based course –Lecture summary, review key concepts, links forward, further reading –Topical & informal discussion of up to date issues. Includes experts, local people etc. –Location specific information for field trips –Demo of software application –Museum artefacts support –Quick mini lecture for Reusability, Review, Revision –Guide to equipment using in the field –Challenging topics: development, student exploration –Digital story telling: develop reflective & active learning, based on field trips –Documentary based on field trips –Collaboration & 1st yr skills development

7. Podcast publicity KMi Podcast Directory

8. Mobile Content Mobile web –Optimised Learning objects –Self-contained –Reusable Multi-format –Rich text eBooks –DAISY Talking Books

9. Mobile Collaboration Social –Presence –Status updates –Instant Messaging User-generated –Rich media capture –Sharing with peers Location-based –GPS

10. Interfacing with other learners

11. Synchronisation & Offline ‘Offline Moodle’ –Providing local version of course content –Synchronising forums – allowing personal storage for future reference

12. Research & Development Emulation –Testing/Support –Staff development New user interfaces –Devices & environments –Embedding in systems Connectivity –Standalone vs. companion?

13. Future OU strategy Staff Development –Hands-on –Awareness-raising Mobile Learning activities –Face2Face – AL partners –Residentials OU-on-the-go –Mobile access to services EPD

14. Mobile Learner Support Project Leader: Rhodri Thomas Rhodri.Thomas@open.ac.uk Rhodri.Thomas@open.ac.uk http://conclave.open.ac.uk/mLearn/