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4 July 2006
Mobile learning insight into Tomorrow's World
Jane Knight, Head of Research Services at Learning Light (LL), a
non-profit organisation, seeking to establish itself as a Centre of
Excellence in the use of learning technologies in the workplace, was
among the key speakers from the corporate learning industry who
addressed the 'Tomorrow's World' conference, held in London.
Organised by Matchett, along with Ridge Technology and Pixel Learning,
and intended for senior managers responsible for learning and
development in larger organisations, the conference covered:
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The
future for training provision
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Digital
Pen and Paper technology - the answer to remote learning
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Games-based learning and direct testing
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Mobile
learning
Knight explained how new life has been breathed into mobile learning
(m-learning). In particular, Knight commented that m-learning is now
able to support new trends in workplace learning - particularly
informal learning - by supporting the delivery of short pieces of
content on demand and at the point of need.
She explained how ubiquitous devices, such as iPods, are transforming
the concept of mobile learning, particularly through the use of
podcasting for both formal and informal learning purposes.
Knight concluded by showing how mobile learning is encompassing and
complementing the concepts of Web 2.0 through areas including
moblogging, vlogging and collaborative learning.
She introduced the term 'Mobile Learning 2.0' - the first recorded use
of this term - and encouraged her audience to remember that they had
"heard it here first".
Said Janet Way, chief operating officer at Matchett: "Jane's
enthusiastic insight into the future of mobile learning was well
received by our Tomorrow's World audiences, and there was a lot of
favourable feedback."
For those who are interested in finding out more about podcasting,
Knight revealed that the first of a series of Quick Guides to Learning
Technology Trends and Technologies (based on her highly praised 'Guide
to e-Learning in the Workplace') will cover podcasting and will soon be
available from the Learning Light website. Those who would like to be
kept informed of its availability should contact her at
jane.knight@learninglight.com
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Notes for Editors:
About Learning Light Ltd
Learning Light is a non-profit organisation that builds relationships
between learning technology researchers, suppliers, buyers and learners
providing learner-centric information to encourage the growth of
learning technologies. By sharing comprehensive research, highlighting
successes and failures, Learning Light helps to promote the learning
technologies community.
Learning Light provides bespoke and individual services to help both
buyers and suppliers of learning technologies (e-Learning). Its current
services include:
Research Services
Providing access to expert insights, advice and guidance built on
indepth research. Helping organisations to effectively implement
learning technologies (e-Learning) and integrate them within their
workflow processes.
Membership Services
Partnering with leading thinkers in the industry and providing a
network for all interested in the field to share information,
knowledge, insight, experience and expertise, through utilising online
community tools, networking events, conferences and guru seminars.
Professional Services
Our highly experienced team offers organisations access to range of
competitively priced consultancy services supporting buyers with the
effective implementation of their learning technology (e-Learning)
requirements. And, for suppliers, helping to provide a range of
services to assist market awareness and generate growth.
In addition, Learning Light provides a comprehensive Professional
Development programme to help Learning & Development professionals
understand the significance of learning technologies in the workplace
today and how to effectively implement them within the workflow
processes of their organisation.
Sheffield-based Learning Light is supported by Yorkshire Forward, the
regional development agency for Yorkshire, and the Humber and Objective
1 South Yorkshire.
About
Matchett
Matchett is a training and learning technologies services provider,
with over 30 years' experience of providing enterprise-class learning
solutions. A trusted advisor to leading UK and European organisations,
Matchett offers executive development services, managed learning
services, business training and financial training - and is a leader in
learning management systems and in the integration of learning
technologies.
Visit www.matchettgroup.com
for a copy of the presentations at Tomorrow's World.
Further information from:
Mark
Pittaway/ Kay Simpson, Learning Light, 0114 201 5703
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405
www.learninglight.com