MOBILE LEARNING STANDARDS 2009
The key issues of affordability, accessibility and interoperability feature in the revised Mobile Learning Standards (M-standards), as the vocational education and training (VET) sector seeks to keep pace with rapid technological advances in m-learning.
For the first time, the standards include guidelines for RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, as registered training organisations (RTOs) look to meet the demand for just-in-time learning and on-the-job training.
Published by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), M-standards set a national baseline for m-learning which involves technologies such as mobile phones and gaming devices, PDAs (personal digital assistants), and MP3 players.
Designed for use by teachers, trainers and IT developers, M-standards provide information on operating systems, standards to optimise the use of mobile devices, and guidance on the hardware and software platforms to support m-learning.
Teachers and trainers can also access the Teacher/Trainer E-learning Toolkit, which provides a snapshot of essential e-tools and applications for the VET sector.
The Framework’s E-standards for Training Business Manager, Owen O’Neill, said the standards and Toolkit are essential operating documents for anyone working in mobile learning.
“M-standards are designed to help IT developers ensure m-learning reliability by setting national standards for mobile learning devices and operating systems.
“The Toolkit is a quick, easy-to-use resource for time-poor teachers and trainers, and provides a short, straightforward list of ‘must have’ web and desktop tools for using e-learning effectively.”
The M-learning standards and Teacher/Trainer E-learning Toolkit can be downloaded from the E-standards website at: http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au
For more information about the Framework, its products, resources and support networks, contact: (07) 3307 4700, email enquiries@flexiblelearning.net.au or visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au
For the first time, the standards include guidelines for RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, as registered training organisations (RTOs) look to meet the demand for just-in-time learning and on-the-job training.
Published by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), M-standards set a national baseline for m-learning which involves technologies such as mobile phones and gaming devices, PDAs (personal digital assistants), and MP3 players.
Designed for use by teachers, trainers and IT developers, M-standards provide information on operating systems, standards to optimise the use of mobile devices, and guidance on the hardware and software platforms to support m-learning.
Teachers and trainers can also access the Teacher/Trainer E-learning Toolkit, which provides a snapshot of essential e-tools and applications for the VET sector.
The Framework’s E-standards for Training Business Manager, Owen O’Neill, said the standards and Toolkit are essential operating documents for anyone working in mobile learning.
“M-standards are designed to help IT developers ensure m-learning reliability by setting national standards for mobile learning devices and operating systems.
“The Toolkit is a quick, easy-to-use resource for time-poor teachers and trainers, and provides a short, straightforward list of ‘must have’ web and desktop tools for using e-learning effectively.”
The M-learning standards and Teacher/Trainer E-learning Toolkit can be downloaded from the E-standards website at: http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au
For more information about the Framework, its products, resources and support networks, contact: (07) 3307 4700, email enquiries@flexiblelearning.net.au or visit: http://www.flexiblelearning.net.au
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