tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224791672024-03-10T15:46:13.241+13:00mLearning-World.comMatthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-30197422827630353202013-08-03T10:48:00.001+13:002013-08-03T10:51:01.561+13:00Help Spread the Message- Scholarship FundI apologize I've been very neglectful of this site and I do have some big plans coming for it, especially as mLearning is starting to become as standard as the QRG in classrooms.<br />
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I want to take a moment to spread the word about a Scholarship Fund I've started that is doing some great things for some well deserving students.<br />
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The West Rusk Scholarship fund goal is to provide full scholarships for the this year's graduating students of West Rusk High School to East Texas Baptist University.<br />
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You can find more information on this scholarship fund on our Facebook page here:<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestRuskScholarships">https://www.facebook.com/WestRuskScholarships</a><br />
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Please "Like" and "Share" this page to help get the word out.<br />
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The back story to this scholarship is very interesting. In May, filmmaker Nicholas Sturghill promised every student from West Rusk what seemed to be a miracle; they will never have to face paying for college out of their own pockets. Sturghill promised every student in this school to pay in full their tuition to East Texas Baptist University. The students and parents saw this as a miracle, but sadly, it was a miracle that never came true.<br />
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As the days and weeks passed and the deadline for the first payment to ETBU approached, no money arrived from Sturghill. Finally, just a few days before the payment was due, his business manager made a statement that it was all a misunderstanding. What this meant for these students is the sad thought that they now could not go to college. Out of the 16 that were accepted to ETBU, 10 were ready to drop out and possibly put off going to college while they saved up to pay tuition.<br />
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This is where the West Rusk Scholarship fund comes in. Instead of waiting for some benefactor to save the day, I started the fund for the community to come together for these students. What we thought would be a small fund, possibly raising a few thousand dollars has become an unbelievable miracle.<br />
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In the past few days, well over $100,000 has been raised for this fund with an additional $150,000 in scholarships also being made available through the school. Now, instead of facing not being able to afford college, 15 of the 16 students have resumed their plans to attend.<br />
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While this is an amazing show of support, a lot more needs to be done. Please share our story and the Facebook page to help not just our community hear about this and possibly help, but the entire world.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestRuskScholarships">https://www.facebook.com/WestRuskScholarships</a><br />
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Remember, no first step is ever too small. <br />
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Thank You<br />
-Matthew Nehrling<br />
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-13404104828518215532013-03-31T10:13:00.003+14:002013-03-31T10:13:57.289+14:00The Next 10 Tech Markets That Will Be Worth $1 Billion Or More - Mobile Learning Is Here To StayFrom: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/the-next-1b-markets-in-tech-2013-3?op=1" target="_blank">Business Insider</a><br />
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As more consumers adopt smartphone and tablets the education landscape is transforming.<br />
<a href="http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669896/10-ways-that-mobile-learning-will-revolutionize-education" onclick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound','Click','www.fastcodesign.com/1669896/10-ways-that-mobile-learning-will-revolutionize-education']); ">Fast Company explored the mobile education industry</a> and had this to say, <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">"t</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">he near-ubiquity of handheld devices and their constantly lowering costs will enable the idea of "education that you can hold in your hand," so it becomes a widespread reality in so-called developed markets and resource-challenged parts of the globe alike."</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span></blockquote>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-44233019213131886312013-02-02T10:06:00.002+14:002013-02-02T10:06:26.877+14:00From Lead Learner-Changing Education from FM to Pandora How times have changed- has yourlearning changed?
<blockquote>Growing up, we listened to our favorite songs on FM radio . We had our favorite DJs that built excitement about new songs, and he kept our attention with games and contests to be caller number 10. We also had to endure listening to songs that we really didn't care for, and when we repeatedly heard songs we didn't like, we would give up and change the channel or turn the radio off all together.
Fast forward 25 years to today. We still have FM radio, and the DJ that pushes music that he believes his audience wants to hear. Listeners tolerate commercials every 3rd song, and everyone listens to the same thing at the same time if they choose to tune in. Does this meet the needs and preferences of every listener?
In the last 10 years, we have seen the advent of satellite radio that is now Sirius XM. It has taken the FM concept, but gone a step further to offer listeners different genres of music, talk radio and news radio to its audience. The product is a definite improvement from the FM model, but it is little more than a programmatic change.
Now comes Pandora. Looking at Pandora, the listener is the DJ. He can pick the artists that he wants to listen to, and Pandora programs all music based on the artist and other acts and music similar to the artist. The listener can personalize his station by giving his account feedback on each song. He can like the song so it will return more frequently and dislike a song to ensure that it never returns to his ears. Boy, how I wished I could have done that 25 years ago.
<a href="http://leadlearner2012.blogspot.com/2013/01/changing-education-from-fm-to-pandora.html">Read the rest here.</a>
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Especially that through various corporate mergers and job shifts, I no longer have an mLearning focus (albeit it is still a small part of the job). <br /><br />As time permits, over the next year I'll be sharing <span style="font-weight:bold;">101 Ways to go Mobile with your Learning!</span><br /><br />These aren't your typical studies on what content development tools or LMS integration strategies you get in many mLearning books out there. Instead, these are practical solutions that you can implement tomorrow with no help from any technical support. <br /><br />As a side note, although I want to keep this blog, I am considering selling the top level domain mLearning-World.com and 2mLearn.mobi. I really don't have a need for them at this time and the .com has first page level Google rankings for various eLearning and mLearning search terms. If you are interested (serious only) drop me an email at mobilelearn@gmail.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-5825206773566766182011-02-26T08:28:00.000-10:002011-02-26T08:28:13.757-10:00Training Top 125 No. 3: Verizon Connects to Success | trainingmag.comCongratulations to my team for once again being recognized as one of the best in the world at what we do. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.trainingmag.com/article/training-top-125-no-3-verizon-connects-success">Training Top 125 No. 3: Verizon Connects to Success | trainingmag.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-27378381023268411932010-12-14T13:56:00.000-10:002010-12-14T13:56:20.798-10:00MLearning-World.com: Thanks Google<a href="http://mlearning-world.blogspot.com/2010/12/thanks-google.html?spref=bl">MLearning-World.com: Thanks Google</a>: "Big thanks to Google, they were able to restore mlearningworld.blogspot.com. Over the next few days I'll be able to redirect mlearning-world..."<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-29766510972652059182010-11-04T03:39:00.002-10:002010-11-04T03:42:34.568-10:00Apple Loosens Development Restrictions on AppTech Developers Using Adobe Flash Tools<I><blockquote>HOUSTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- AppTech Corp. (Pink Sheets: APCX) www.apptechglobal.com reported today that Apple's recently announced policy of loosening restrictions on use of outside development tools should substantially assist AppTech in the execution of its plan to translate and port over iPhone apps to other operating systems, such as Google Android.</I><br /><P><br /><I>Eric Ottens, CEO of AppTech Corp. stated, "Apple's loosening its policies on the ability for app developers to utilize third party tools is a strong positive step for AppTech. Apple has been such a dominant player in the app market that the previous rules restricted AppTech's ability to speedily bring apps to market on Google Android and Symbian, which are popular systems in emerging markets such as Brazil and Latin America that we wish to penetrate. Apple's new policy will facilitate the opening of new markets for us and together with our technical partners, will expedite the implementation of the AppTech international marketing plans." </i></blockquote> <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/apple-loosens-development-restrictions-on-apptech-developers-using-adobe-flash-tools-102843909.html">Read the rest here...</a><br /><P><br />Hmmm.. could there be an Apple/Adobe truce on the horizon?<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-60139483412002914462010-10-14T09:48:00.001-10:002010-10-14T09:49:46.238-10:00What I'm ReadingI'm currently reading Gary Woodill's book, <strong>The Moble Learning Edge </strong>and I am finding this is an excellent resource for mLearning strategy development. Look for a review soon.<br /><br />In the mean time, a big thanks to Gary for the plug for mLearning-World in this book.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-55267611846407039432010-09-09T12:19:00.001-11:002010-09-09T12:21:17.520-11:00Notre Dame launches eReader study, creates first paperless course<div class="news_content entry-content"><br /> <p><object height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-knt89NLAY0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-knt89NLAY0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="295" width="480"></embed></object></p><br /><p>“This has become known as the iPad class,” <a href="http://newsinfo.nd.edu/for-the-media/nd-experts/faculty/corey-angst/">Corey Angst</a>, assistant professor of management at the University of Notre Dame, told his students on their first day of class Aug. 24. “It’s actually not…it’s ‘Project Management.’”</p><br /><br /><p class="image-right"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/assets/29045/ipad_class_release.jpg" title="Notre Dame eReader Study" alt="Notre Dame eReader Study" /></p><br /><p>A member of Notre Dame’s ePublishing Working Group, Angst is debuting the University’s first and only class taught using Apple’s new wireless tablet computer to replace traditional textbooks. The course is part of a unique, year-long Notre Dame study of eReaders, and Angst is conducting the first phase using iPads, which just went on sale to the public in April.</p><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="http://newsinfo.nd.edu/news/16512/">Read the full article here-</a></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-55821950742498368852010-09-06T11:14:00.002-11:002010-09-06T11:17:41.208-11:00Commerical Break<a href="http://www.musiclongview.com/"><b>Longview Texas Piano Lessons</b></a><p><br /><a href="http://www.musiclongview.com/"><b>Longview Texas Voice Lessons</b></a><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-28561740581995077262010-08-27T04:07:00.004-11:002010-08-27T04:12:25.918-11:00Rapid Prototyping For Mobile Learning ApplicationsThe Updside Learning Solutions blog has three great articles on rapid prototyping for Mobile Learning applications. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/12/rapid-prototyping-for-mobile-learning-applications-i/">Part 1 covers the initial needs assessments and questions you should ask before beginning.</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/19/rapid-prototyping-for-mobile-learning-applications-ii/">Part 2 explores the levels of fidelity and how to determine which level works for the mobile application design project.</a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.upsidelearning.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/27/rapid-prototyping-for-mobile-learning-applications-iii/">Part 3 covers what to consider when choosing a prototyping tool. </a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-77085423262278774802010-07-16T14:06:00.000-11:002010-07-16T14:06:47.782-11:00mobileDot » Using Android to Launch Mobile Learning Content [Techie]Here is a great article by <a href="http://garymarrer.com/wordpress/?p=216">mobileDot on Using Android to Launch Mobile Learning Content [Techie]</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-79514758566308000582010-07-10T06:14:00.001-11:002010-07-10T06:15:36.270-11:00eLearning Kindle eBookThe best 99c you'll spend.<br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=matthewnehrli-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B002BNKV5I&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-21967458805490757092010-07-09T03:26:00.000-11:002010-07-09T03:26:14.428-11:00From Toy to Tool: Cell Phones in Learning: Speak Up 2009: The biggest Obstacle to Using Technology in Ed...Not Being Able to Use Student's Own Mobile Devices!Very interesting research has just been published by the <a href="http://tomorrow.org/">Tomorrow Group</a> (Speak Up 2009) about mobile phones and education. Here are a few highlights:<br /><br />PARENTS SAY YES! 63% of parents say they would buy their child a cell phone if they knew it would be used for educational purposes.<br /><br />ONLY 18% of parents dismiss mobile devices as not having a positive impact on learning.<br /><br />Read the rest at:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cellphonesinlearning.com/2010/07/speak-up-2009-biggest-obstacle-to-using.html">From Toy to Tool: Cell Phones in Learning: Speak Up 2009: The biggest Obstacle to Using Technology in Ed...Not Being Able to Use Student's Own Mobile Devices!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-19975495949830816662010-07-07T09:41:00.000-11:002010-07-07T09:41:25.002-11:00From mLearnopedia: April - June Hot List: Mobile Learning ContentmLearnopedia has compiled a great list of last quarter's hot mLearning articles. <br /><br />Visit <a href="http://mlearnopedia.blogspot.com/2010/07/april-june-hot-list-mobile-learning.html">mLearnopedia: April - June Hot List: Mobile Learning Content</a> to read them all.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-86272235740719212952010-06-28T12:00:00.000-11:002010-06-28T12:00:01.483-11:00Mobile Learning: A 4th Reading ListHere are 10 of the more recent articles and blog posts that I have read concerning mobile learning. Links to the other 3 lists can be found at the bottom of this blog post.<br />1) <a href="http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2010/06/5-steps-to-harness-power-of-cells-in.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FWcSF+%28The+Innovative+Educator%29" target="_blank">5 Steps to Harnessing the Power of Cell Phones in Education Today</a>: This blog post provides 5 ways that teachers can begin using cell phones in their classrooms to help their students learn.<br />2) <a href="http://www.educause.edu/Resources/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutMobil/204763" target="_blank">7 Things You Should Know About Mobile Apps for Learning</a>: An article by Educase discussing the value of mobile apps in teaching and learning.<br />3) <a href="http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/kids_more_likely_to_own_a_cellphone_than_a_book_study_finds.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+readwriteweb+%28ReadWriteWeb%29" target="_blank">Kids More Likely to Own a Cell Phone Than a Book, Study Finds</a>: A ReadWriteWeb article discussing a study on today’s ownership trends.<br />4) <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2010/03/full-interview-marie-bjerede-on-cell-phones-in-the-classroom/" target="_blank">Full Interview: Marie Bjerede on cell phones in the classroom</a>: A podcast episode from CBC’s “Spark”<br /><br />Read the rest at: <a href="http://themobilelearner.wordpress.com/2010/06/27/mobile-learning-a-4th-reading-list/">http://themobilelearner.wordpress.com/2010/06/27/mobile-learning-a-4th-reading-list/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-79990680451712030892010-06-28T04:11:00.000-11:002010-06-28T04:11:17.312-11:00Ignatia Webs: What to take into account when chosing a mobile device for learning?Ignatia Webs gives us an interesting article on choosing a mobile device for learning. I generally take a different approach, starting first with what your users already have and molding the strategy around that. This article, however, is good if you are looking at starting from scratch on a mLearning project where you will be in charge of providing the devices.<br /><br /><br /><br />Read it at:<br /><a href="http://ignatiawebs.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-to-take-into-account-when-chosing.html">Ignatia Webs: What to take into account when chosing a mobile device for learning?</a><br /><br />A few notes of contention or commentary-<br /><br />* BlackBerry devices do not require the Enterprise Server software for mLearning (or even email).<br /><br />* When considering a device that has Wifi, look for one that creates a mobile hotspot. You won't regret it.<br /><br />* I appreciate this article mentioning screen reflection. This is something people often don't think of but regret not checking when they are shopping for a phone. For example, my current device, the Motorola DROID works great in bright light situations where one would have trouble seeing the screen on an iPhone. Considering the context of your mLearners is just as important as the content. If your learners can't read what is on the phone, what good is pushing out a text mLearning strategy?<br /><br />* Later generations of a device don't always guarantee a better experience. Doubt this, just read the Apple support forums and the nightmare that many are having with the iPhone 4.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-24617260932149549982010-06-22T03:22:00.000-11:002010-06-22T03:22:35.396-11:00mLearnCon 2010: Dr. Mimi Ito – What the User Wants in mLearning<em>....People will go to great lengths to have personal content at hand. Users customize their media environment themselves, filling in gaps inherent in devices. We can harvest this drive this potential.</em><br /><br /><em>Social Media, Mobile Media, is highly personal content shared with others. They want to, they need to share it with their mobile community (friends, not necessarily their parents).</em><br /><br /><em>Good to look at Japanese youth to monitor future trends as they’re about 10 years ahead of US youth...</em><br /><br />Read the rest at:<br /><a href="http://ridgeviewmedia.com/blog/2010/06/mlearncon-2010-dr-mimi-ito-what-user-wants-mlearning/">mLearnCon 2010: Dr. Mimi Ito – What the User Wants in mLearning</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-57087601178789417272010-06-17T03:13:00.000-11:002010-06-17T03:13:45.982-11:00Ignatia Webs: Richard Clark: mLearning on multiple devices: a practical guide at mLearnCon<a href="http://ignatiawebs.blogspot.com/2010/06/richard-clark-mlearning-on-multiple.html">Ignatia Webs: Richard Clark: mLearning on multiple devices: a practical guide at mLearnCon</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-28044664613615119692010-06-17T03:12:00.000-11:002010-06-17T03:12:06.482-11:00Ignatia Webs: David Metcalf: mLearning theory mashups at mLearncon<a href="http://ignatiawebs.blogspot.com/2010/06/david-metcalf-mlearning-theory-mashups.html">Ignatia Webs: David Metcalf: mLearning theory mashups at mLearncon</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-23582996029680952892010-06-17T03:09:00.000-11:002010-06-17T03:09:20.141-11:00mLearnopedia: mLearnCon Mobile Learning Content<a href="http://mlearnopedia.blogspot.com/2010/06/mlearncon-mobile-learning-content.html">mLearnopedia: mLearnCon Mobile Learning Content</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-89277007399598320152010-06-11T02:02:00.003-11:002010-06-11T02:08:19.349-11:00Featured mLearning Books<iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=matthewnehrli-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0874259061&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=matthewnehrli-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1605668826&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=matthewnehrli-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=1441905847&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-20966494837469827872010-06-07T10:52:00.002-11:002010-06-07T10:54:02.582-11:00Too Funny<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsEvpvhZfAgI-zQYIq4vIwggpRdQyOWz09f-urygwEbbOXRs5lyDft-ROciJIUDmEPhFmXNeZSZeeq4a-TFG954U8CqTA4LLSTKDeVp6v5-dwaP34EUZxgotFluk1ZmfRbkpP/s1600/attfail.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsEvpvhZfAgI-zQYIq4vIwggpRdQyOWz09f-urygwEbbOXRs5lyDft-ROciJIUDmEPhFmXNeZSZeeq4a-TFG954U8CqTA4LLSTKDeVp6v5-dwaP34EUZxgotFluk1ZmfRbkpP/s400/attfail.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480153184650601122" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-87951405207755471112010-06-07T08:48:00.004-11:002010-06-07T09:11:04.515-11:00The Disadvantages of Mobile Learning (Only 5 years too late)Once again, we are graced with another article touting the problems with Mobile Learning. eHow gives us "<a href="http://www.ehow.com/list_6535360_disadvantages-mobile-learning.html">The Disadvantages of Mobile Learning</a>". The main problem with this article, is it is at least five years out of date. Not only could this article have been written five years ago, it is pretty much a re-hash, word-for-word, of many of the same misconceptions. <br /><br />Let's address some of these myths.<br /><br />1. Cost- While an end-user does need to have a mobile device of some sort to participate in Mobile Learning, so would a user need to have some time of Web enabled device to participate in most types of eLearning in general. Properly set-up, a mobile learning strategy should not have to require all your participants to buy new devices. One of the first considerations it would take is what type of devices do your users already have. Even if new devices were required, the price ranges presented in this article represent the premium end of the spectrum. A good mobile learning strategy can take advantage of even simple devices that cost little to nothing from most wireless carriers.<br /><br />2. Size of the Device- This is only a challenge if one incorrectly plans mobile learning content to be nothing more than compressed eLearning. If your users are already using their mobile device that you plan to push learning to, your strategy should be what content do they need in the context of using the device. Add to that, the greatly improved displays, such as the OLED display on the DROID Incredible, and size isn't a detriment any more, but an advantage.<br /><br />3. Battery Life- The article incorrectly states that the battery life for mobile devices is 2-4 hours. This is further evidence that this article is outdated. Your average smart phone these days has at least 2-3 days of stand-by power and the battery will run 8-10 hours of continuous operation. If a learner needs a continuous learning experience that is mobile and lasts more than several hours, you should probably re-evaluate your mobile learning strategy.<br /><br />4. Technology- Two major failure points in the article. First is the issue of limited storage capacity. Not even taking into account that common memory chips now can store well over 32GB of data- far beyond the needs of most learning curriculum, this fallacy assumes the learning content would be stored directly on the device versus accessed from a remote server versus streaming. The second error in the article is the limitation because of the different operating systems. While yes, there are some limitations that various mobile operating systems have, such as the iPhone's ability to run Flash content, this is only a limitation for poorly designed mobile learning programs. A good mobile learning strategy takes into account what the learners have and need and designs accordingly. This is much the same challenge eLearning developers face when it comes to just conforming to various IT and security standards of the learners' computers.<br /><br />5. Usability- Simply watch any 12 year old with a mobile device and you can kiss this limitation goodbye. Again, a good mobile learning strategy takes into account these items before a single piece of content is developed. A good strategy accounts for how users already use their mobile devices and conforms course content to that.<br /><br />Don't let these challenges deter you from considering a mobile learning strategy for your organization. Remember, it is all about how you develop your strategy that revolves around your user's experience. Mobile Learning is NOT just compressing eLearning down to a smaller form factor.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22479167.post-57363655089588687932010-04-08T13:51:00.001-11:002010-04-08T13:52:31.824-11:00mLearning and AccessibilityQuestion of the month. What are your experiences making your mobile learning solutions accessible to people with disabilities?<div class="blogger-post-footer">Education for the iPod Generation</div>Matthew Nehrlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01359473805222145988noreply@blogger.com0