Rob Strategic drivers – refocus pedagogy (ref Sharples & the MALT project) . Also personalisation, flexibility, infrastructure foundation (unified approach) recruitment, transition & retention (Marketing), demand (survey – see next slide) Julie Why not Traxler’s paper on student devices Loan devices and portable wifi hotpots Mobile OS accessibility tools From the Learning Technology Operational Plan 2011: 1D: Investigate new and emerging technologies which may offer pedagogic value 2B: To develop NILE as an academic portal 2C: The MALT project is considering to increasing use of mobile devices by staff and students and the impact this will have on learning and teaching. M&ER are considering the use of mobiles by prospective students. From: Information Services Learning and Teaching Strategy 2010-15 3.6 We will explore, develop and promote new technology for learning and teaching. Over the period 2010-15 this will include an emphasis on mobile technology..... From: University of Northampton Learning and Teaching Strategy 2010-15 O2.1 To provide effective physical spaces and online environments to enhance student learning AA2.4 To establish a project on mobile learning
Julie what are the needs? (survey) - the content we chose - what we wanted, Rob TEAM what was possible in the timeframe, who needed to be involved (phase 1) – student union involvement ! Logical progression - the needs determined the team (data sources), then needed a delivery platform (the supplier) Why Blackboard ? Out of the box with the ability to customise Talk about the mobile VLE and discussions with alternative suppliers. “Learning is not just one way” customised data to audience – staff and student split on news – thinking about prospectus / enquiries.
Julie - herding cats (Computing, NBS) and data - project management & branding - the “skills gap” (esp in relation to app stores etc) - timezones & communication with the SF team - Blackberry development (benefits of client network)
Rob -Dates of activity – 13 th April 2011 (purchase)......7 th September 2011 (publish to IOS / Android market) impact? welcome weekend, freshers week - analytics Difference between analytics between mobile central and Stats through building block (information of use to those who have only purchased Learn and not central).
Julie - informal feedback - focus groups - mobile learning pilots
Julie identify a project manager/someone with lots of time, get your accounts ready, and beware of Apple process delays! Feedback loops – iterative process - transparency