Go mobile!
Yesterday I finally got my hands on a paper copy of the LSN/JISC TechDis ‘Go Mobile’ publication, which I initially heard about back in October at the Handheld Learning 2008 conference, and I must say that so far I am impressed with the amount of useful information it gives and resources it suggests that could potentially lead to much improved learning experiences for a wide range of learners.
The book (which can be ordered online from LSN or is also available to download as a pdf) focuses on how mobile learning can benefit all users in different ways but can be particularly beneficial for learners with disabilities. The case studies described are easy to read and give lots of ideas for how these pieces of handheld technology (mp3 players, mobile phones, smart phones, PDAs, handheld games consoles, ultra mobile PCs, digital video and voice recorders) can be used to benefit specific needs.
The companion DVD (in the back of the book … or available online from the JISC TechDis website) contains a huge amount of information with loads of really easy to follow guidance on how to create text, image, audio and video resources (from both the tutor and learner’s point of view) for the mobile devices, using a lot of things that are free or you are likely to have access too already. My favourites so far are:
- using Powerpoint and a free GIF animator (UnFreez) to make animated images for a mobile device … click here for a ‘walkthough’ of how to do this
- making use of a BT phone with the 1571 answerphone service enabled and access to the account online to create an audio mp3 recording … click here for more details
… but I am sure I will find quite a few more useful tips yet.
Well worth a read!
Tags: digital video and voice recorders, Go mobile, handheld games consoles, handheld learning, JISC TechDis, LSN, mobile learning, mobile phones, molenet, mp3 players, PDAs, smart phones, ultra mobile PCs
