Mobile Learning - Gets Learners Performance Support Via Their Mobile Devices

Mobile Learning - Gets Learners Performance Support Via Their Mobile Devices

Technology has evolved rapidly within the last few years and so has got the way we work. Businesses has transitioned from traditional desk spaces to a large and fluid area where people are connected to each other all the time. Employees have shifted from desktop computers to laptops, and today tablets and smart-phones. Watch

With the ever-expanding numbers and geographical spread of employees, technology-aided learning has been adopted in large numbers - across varied industries. Mobile learning has also made a powerful contribution around training - which makes it available as per the requirements of the learner, anywhere and anytime. Can mobile learning management systems provide not only learning nuggets or would they be utilized to provide performance support well?

Below are a few ways that the mobile learning platform can be utilized to enhance the learners' performance:

 To enhance and offer the learning imparted in class or with an e-course, course notes may be shared after an instructor-led session or when the learner completes an e-course. This re-enforces the educational and increases its impact drastically. The learners can make reference to these notes every once in awhile, and refresh their learning which then reflects on their performance as well. Similarly, checklists can be prepared for courses or sessions which highlight the crux from the learning through tabulated pointers. Through the mobile device, the learners can make reference to these anytime and anywhere - especially over the course of actual work.

 Another performance support tool may be sent as practice assignments in order that learners can practise newly acquired skills outside the class as well. The assignments can be sent after the learner completes the e-course. The added advantage is that the learner can read up an e-course on the mobile learning management system and so the same system provides practice assignments to develop the skills gained. Watch

 Short audio recordings or podcasts can also be developed offering performance support during the time of need. In-house podcasts can be developed by instructors or the learners themselves to inspire sharing and peer-learning.

 Similarly, videos can also be created to gain the moment appeal of all learner groups. Videos are an easy way of providing performance enhancement tools through mobile learning since it delivers just-in-time learning - which is often accessed as per the emerging needs of the learner. Videos can encapsulate concepts or topics in method that appeals to learners as it has minimal text and engaging graphics. It helps learners gain quick knowledge quickly and put it on instantly on to the section of work. Organizations can encourage knowledge sharing by giving learners with simple devices with built in cameras to record videos themselves and share it with fellow learners.

 It is very important to keep in mind that within the mobile platform, reading space is constricted. And also the opportunity to read occurs when the learner is on the road. In this scenario, infographics may be used to convey information. Infographics can be easily created and easily disseminated on the list of learners providing encapsulated and tabulated knowledge in a attractive way. Infographics use graphics and minimal text to create visual representations of concepts, which fits very well for the mobile platform. Also, infographics are image files which are compatible with all learner devices and learners don't have to download any other supporting programmes. They also take up very little hard-disk space and thus can thus be saved or kept in the device for further utilization as per the perceived need of the learners.