Mobile vehicles for learning are becoming more and more popular. Watch a quick slideshow on the types of devices helping facilitate the learning process.
2. The Physical Classroom:Learning in the Past In the past, learning has usually taken place in a physical classroom with a teacher or speaker and students all fitting in the time to meet at the desired destination. This is the old learning formula which, at times, is not convenient and also costly. Today, technology allows us to change up this formula. Using technology we can turn any place into a classroom: an office, at home, or even while traveling.
3. A New Revolution Portable devices are revolutionizing the way we learn today. They are easy to use, engaging, and have a strong positive influence on the learning curve. They also provide a plethora of learning possibilities that expand the classroom outside the walls.
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6. BlackBerry Playbook BlackBerry’s take on the tablet, which combines tablet features with that of their Smartphone's. The lightest tablet on the market, weighing in at under 1 lb. BlackBerry offers their own app store for this tablet, as well as other unique features found only the Playbook, allowing for unlimited customization.
7. Smartphones Smartphones are revolutionizing the way we stay connect to our everyday lives. Voice calling, web browsing, text, email, social networking apps, Bluetooth, video calling, multitasking, allow us to stay connected at the push of a button no matter where we are. These features put us in control of any communication methods we choose, on a device that we always have on our persons, and when combined with mLearning, opens up a world of possibilities.
8. iPhone One of the most popular smartphones out today. The first generation iPhone was the first mobile phone to use a touch interface, this helped revolutionize smartphone technology and helped start an industry wide trend. Apple users are your typically “tech-savvy” user, and to that fact use their devices multiple times a day for a variety of different tasks.
9. Android The term “Android” or “droid” encompasses many mobile devices. Android actually pertains to the OS (operating system) that the device is using. Owned by Google, Android software is in a large variety of devices and has help to set the bar for mobile applications.
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11. BlackBerry offers a number of devices that support Microsoft Office programs, and some offer world communication possibilities.
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13. Reasons for Mobile Vehicles In today's ever increasing technological world,information is literally at the touch of a users fingertips with a mobile device’s access to the internet and other online applications. Communication (and therefore learning) can occur instantly. People are more inclined than ever to do their communication on the go as it is readily available to them.
14. Reasons for Mobile Vehicles (cont.) Mobile websites and applications (apps) are become more and more popular. Less information on the screen allows for data to load up quicker on mobile devices and also allow for information to fit a smaller screen. Smaller menus also allow for quicker navigation on behalf of the user
15. So What Does This Mean for Learning? By using the power of these mobile devices, users can bring the learning process to themselves in a more intimate and private setting, while at the same time letting a virtual classroom/platform supply the information necessary to help learn and implement the gained skills and knowledge. It also makes the learning process more efficient by allowing the user to access it whenever and wherever.
16. Enspark and mLearning Enspark has developed eLearning platforms revolving around corporate learning. Our products offer courses in corporate etiquette, protocol, leadership, and discipline. We also offer analytic training. By using mobile devices for learning (mLearning), this information is readily available at a users request any time of day from anywhere.