ELDT Show and Tell

New technologies: Mobile, lecture capture, personal capture

What is Mobile Learn?

• Rapid access to VLE customised for mobile devices– Free app for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android,

Blackberry• Follows successful trials in HYMS 2011• Responds to student usage trends and

expectations• Supports remote and campus based students

Main strengths of mobile learn

• Discussion boards, Blogs & Journals– Rendered for mobile delivery – post, reply or

comment is easy– Upload photos and videos from your device

• Push announcements to mobile devices• Specific tools for mobile testing• Design to “compliment not replace”

Access on multiple devices

Getting started with the app

• Scan a QR code or visit the app store for your device

• Search for BlackBoard Mobile Learn

• Install the app• Search for your institution– Make sure you get the right

University of York• Log in and go

Uses of Mobile learning

• Poll everywhere – Dr Paul Wakeling, Dept Education– Rationale: • student engagement• immediate feedback on consensus• allows quiet voices to be heard• Removes peer pressure

Poll: what is the main benefit of using mobile...

Poll: Are you planning on using the Mobile Lea...

How are you / could you use Mobile Learn?