m-Learning

ESITO proposes to build on our m-Learning  pilot and recognise the full potential of this technology through augmented classroom trials over an eighteen month period. The purpose is to identify a sustainable just-in-time delivery option for trainees, driving uptake and completion of national qualifications.  We would partner with key industry companies including asset owners.

The key objectives for this project are:

  1. To investigate the potential and effectiveness of augmented classrooms, by providing targeted delivery at specific work sites, supporting training provided by both on-job and off-job trainers.
  2. To support the trainee with oral delivery options through sound files or video streaming, on site, to better support their literacy language or numeracy needs.
  3. To reduce the contact time for on-job trainers and increase the delivery time for trainees to increase productivity.
  4. To provide “key learning points” at targeted sites for trainees to assist in reducing workplace incidents.
  5. To drive the uptake and completion of National Qualifications by providing targeted just-in-time delivery, specific to unit standard requirements that will support workplace assessment requirements.
  6. Monitor, document and evaluate the process with an outcome of developing an ‘Application of mobile technologies within the industry training environment model’.

In conjunction with our partner Globalnet ICT we are entering into trials with trainees on our Line Mechanic and Cable Jointer Pathways. We will continue to utilise the RFID technology .

Targeted learning
Targeted learning opportunites will be provided to trainees via site specific tags. This means that learning that is applicable for certain sites can be downloaded at that site and stored on the trainees phone, simply by swiping their phone across the tag. 

Just in Time (JIT) Learning
Once the trainee has downloaded the learning files these can be accessed at anytime. This enables the trainee to have an element of control over their learning environment and access the training on demand.

Reinforcement of "key learning points"
Whether the trainee has completed a block course or on job training, we can provide downloads of key learning points  to reinforce the learning. 

Mixed mode of delivery
Learning will be provided in a variety of ways. Trainees can access video files, sound files and text files. This consolidates our commitment to our literacy and numeracy strategy


Update November 2010
All 20 phones have been allocated to trainees, the initial training on phone use has been completed and quarterly m-learning coordintion for these trainees has begun. Two trainees have completed their training and handed their phones back; exit interviews have been scheduled for them in January 2011. There has been an increase in video downloading prior to block course attendance. 

An upgrade to the database has been rolled out and all trainees have been trained in the upgrade. The upgrade allows the use of e-portfolios for evidence gathering. Evidence gathering has started and trainees are sending through videos and photos of their on-job activities. 

There have been issues with Vodafone regarding connectivity to the internet. As this is an imperative part of the project, we are currently looking into changing two trainees to Telecom to see if there is a difference with connectivity between the two networks.

The following videos are completed and available to trainees.

  • Pole Top Rescue
  • Basic PPE
  • Gloves Testing
  • PFAS
  • Safe Ladder Use
  • Splices
  • Overhand knots
  • Bowlines
  • General knots 1
  • General knots 2
  • Polarity Testing
  • Hitches
  • Intermediate Top Bind
  • Intermediate Side Bind
  • Insulation Resistance Testing
  • Load Test
  • Termination Bind 1
  • Termination Bind 2
  • Phase Rotation Testing (*final editing stage)
  • Proximity Testing (*final editing stage)

 

For further information on this project, please contact natalies@esito.org.nz or see this links below.  

Previous updates
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Case Studies
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Handefit Project 

Sharing practice - a UK study

Mobile learning

Mobile technologies in a tertiary setting

Article - Literacy Today

Link to other mobile learning initiatives

Learning & Skills Development Agency - Paper; M Learning

R & D to Mobile Technology

Using Mobile technology to deliver Literacy and Numeracy

Adult literacy resource

The role of e-learning in a holistic approach

Queensland University - Mobile learning in review