m-learning

Mobile Learning

iPhone Game: Time Profile Quiz

Time is the one resource we never seem to have enough of in our busy lives. When at work we often find that time can be either our best friend or our worst enemy. We've developed the Time Profiler Quiz so that you can discover how you naturally use time during your workday.

Find out what time profile and compatibility score you get. Then, encourage others to take the quiz and talk about how you and they manage time in the workplace.

What a fun way to learn about yourself and others at the same time as using this creative tool to talk about in your workspace.

The Time Profiler Quiz features 5 profiles - take the quiz and find out which one you are most likely to be.

So why not take a little time to understand what type of time user you really are?

Visit the Apple store through your iPhone or iTunes and simply search for "Time Profile Quiz" to download this fun and educational app today for just $1.19.

mLearning

TheCyberInstitute defines mLearning or "mobile Learning" as the delivery of various learning interactions to portable devices.

mLearning differs from eLearning in that it is designed to offer contextual just-in-time nuggets of learning that are free of location based confines. Elements of mLearning include testing, surveys, job aids, social-networked mobile learning and mobile educational gaming. Effective mLearning re-enforces other forms of learning delivery and is typically short and entertaining in style.

Mobile devices can include mobile phones, iPods and other media playback devices.
mLearning is the exciting art of using mobile technologies to enhance the learning experience.
mLearning is about expanding the reach of your audience
mLearning is about flexible delivery solutions.
mLearning is about using the mobile devices that are already in your learners pockets.
Mobile phones, PDAs, Pocket PCs and the Internet can be blended to engage and motivate learners, any time and anywhere.

eLearning Vs. mLearning

eLearning	mLearning
Delivery of pre-requisite and core element training	Delivery of contextual activities and nuggets of information
Delivered at a workstation or home PC	Delivered to mobile devices free of the confines of space and time
Supports a blended learning environment	Supports a blended learning environment
Supports training aligned assessment	Supports on-the-job situational development
Effectively delivered in 15-30 minutes of ‘seat time’ per learning session	Effectively delivered in short bursts of no more than 3-5 minutes of learner time per session
Suitable for Just-in-time learning	Suitable for Just-in-time instruction
Great study partner for traditional face to face training	Great reinforcement tool for traditional face to face training

NanoBites™ of Learning

Effective mLearning is:

Short in duration – typically taking under 3 minutes of a learner’s time.
Entertaining
Interactive
Responsive

Types of mLearning applications

Video / Audio Clips
Short Quizzes
Surveys
Job Aids
Educational Games

TheCyberInstitute has developed a diverse range of corporate mobile solutions for the delivery of workplace based training, often supporting a wider blended learning environment.

mLearning content can be 'push' orientated such audio, video or game based content or can be LMS enabled allowing assessment and recording of student activity.