Mobile Learning Technologies for communication, assessment and

content.

Session 2

We will use 2 communication and content hubs:

Moodle - resources, links, help guides https://ubonline.ballarat.edu.au/login/index.php

Mahara - project blog, project reflections http://medusa.ballarat.edu.au/eportfolio/

Project SpacesProject Spaces

• Assessment issues with mobile documentation• QR Codes• Shooting, Editing and publishing video on phone/tablet• ePortfolio – Mahara demonstration• PowerPoint slide shows• PDF Expert (sign and store PDFs)*• Twitter• Dropbox (cloud based shareable storage)

ResourcesResources

UB Mahara DemoUB Mahara Demo

Assessment TypesAssessment Types

Managing Managing eAssessmenteAssessment

Give me the pillsGive me the pills

I am starting to believe

I am starting to believe

Sparks out of ears

Sparks out of ears

Hitting the wallHitting the wall

Use the text tool to record your current mood state

Use the text tool to record your current mood state

On top of the world

On top of the world

Blended Delivery

Face to FaceSelf Paced

Facilitated

•Learning Support•Communication skills•Experiential stories & Group problem solving•Demonstration of practical Skill•Guest Speakers•Site visits

Face to Face

•Case studies•Scenarios•Games•Decision making trees•Demonstration of Knowledge•Video •Industry Knowledge•Quizzes•Communication

Self Paced

•WebinarLecture/Software demonstration•Student presentations/peer review/Guest Speakers•Q and A sessions•Assessment clarification•Role playForums/Blogs•Group tasks•Individual stories•Research•Placement

OnlineFacilitated

Assessment Assessment IssuesIssues

Face to Face

ActivityEasily create QR Codes

Facilitated

Self Paced

Point your camera at the image and get a message, website, or other piece of content beamed directly to your smartphone or computer.

Easy to make on smart phone QR Code apps or online at http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

QR CodesQR Codes

QR CodesQR Codes

Creating QR Creating QR CodesCodes

http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

Get a QR Code reader Get a QR Code reader for your phonefor your phone

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?

id=uk.tapmedia.qrreader&hl=en

Face to Face

ActivityShoot an interview

Facilitated

Self Paced

• We’ll wing this one depending on what internet connectivity you have.

• We’ll make a short video where you discuss the main attributes students need to make it in your particular trade. Talk about what it takes to be a good worker

Shooting & Shooting & Editing VideoEditing Video

• When filming:

• Frame the interviewer

• Position so not looking at camera

• Maintain eye level

• Don’t interrupt, Nod!

Shooting & Shooting & Editing VideoEditing Video

Convert PowerPoint's into presentationshttp://www.slideshare.net/

SlideshareSlideshare

• Set up an account at http://www.slideshare.net/ • Upload a powerpoint to your account• Create a QR code that points to your PowerPoint. Copy the URL of your powerpoint at http://www.slideshare.net/ and post it into the URL section of the QR code creator at http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ • Post your QR code to the forum in Mahara called

“QR Codes” either by:• Download the QR code to your computer and uploading to the forum OR• Copy and pasting the html code you see after creating your QR Code at http://qrcode.kaywa.com /

SlideshareSlideshare

TwitterTwitter

TwitterTwitter

Mobile TwitterMobile Twitter

DropboxDropbox

Dropbox is a file hosting system that offers cloud storage and file synchronisation and works on multiple operating systems and mobile devices

https://www.dropbox.com/

DropboxDropbox

•2GB Storage Free•Instantaneous synchronisation of files •Files can be emailed directly to your Dropbox with “Send to Dropbox”•Files can be shared or made public•Undo option can be reversed under 30 days•Files can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with internet connection

Benefits of Dropbox in learning

•Distribution and submission of materials and resources•Collaboration on projects at different locations and times•Essential files get backed up•File history is available for viewing or retrieving•Create links in resources to an online example

DropboxDropbox

Your project can include one or more of the following:•Course communication portal for remote support and discussion based assessment

•Assessment evidence capture using audio, video, text•Mobile course content•Student productivity tools for capturing web resources, sharing files, web bookmarks, developing virtual assessment responses

Project - Mobile Project - Mobile learning technologies learning technologies

Face to Face

ActivityProject Plan

Facilitated

Self Paced

Activity

In the Mahara forum called “Projects” share your project ideas:-What issue you hope to address (content, assessment, collaboration, reporting)-What tools you hope to use-Assessment issues you may face-Outcomes for Trainers and for Learners-Progress today.

Face to Face

ActivityJoin Yammer

Facilitated

Self Paced

Communication Communication YammerYammer