The E-learning Curve blog shares thought-provoking commentary and practical knowledge for e-learning professionals. Tags: podcasts content types assessment performance support m-learning video podcast What categories of content can you deliver to your audience via m-learning? We can all appreciate the potential of m-learning as a component of an integrated online educational strategy in the. Find out more. MORE >>

In the wake of the tragic and racially fraught shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Marton, the Justice for Trayvon movement has gained a huge crowd of vocal supporters. By texting TRAYVON to 30644, supporters enter a quick text conversation that allows them to sign the Justice for Trayvon petition.  ColorOfChange.org , who is running the text campaign, can use the information provided by participants to keep their support base updated and engaged as the case continues to unfold. All Posts Blog nonprofit Use Cases MORE >>

The program is using text message donations from all over the country to support Brooklyn nonprofits that are working in the area to help those whose lives have been upended by Sandy’s devastation. All Posts Blog Calls to Action nonprofit npo Use CasesThe Brooklyn Recovery Fund is using a new text campaign to turn mobile donations into a mobilized community in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Last Sunday, they advertised their efforts at the Barclay Center during the Nets game against the Orlando Magic. At the evening’s end, the Nets beat the Orlando Magic , 82-74. MORE >>

Normally, course facilitators travel over 1,000 km from Dar es Salaam to Kisumu to physically support participants through the school or workplace-based stage of the course. They met regularly in groups of three to discuss issues in establishing new practices in their schools and shared their learning with AKU-IED, EA through SMS messages, which were then uploaded to Moodle (a virtual learning environment) that helped faculty track individual comments and provide support to the larger group. In Africa, less than 5 per cent of people use the internet – in Kenya only 2.2 MORE >>

The American Library Association has developed a smart new way to reach supporters. With library funding facing frequent threats in recent years, the ALA is reaching out in bigger and better ways to make its supporters heard. All Posts Blog Use CasesThey’re offering a text message alert system that will make it easy for people to take action on the library’s behalf. According to an article in The Digital Shift. Each month, subscribers will receive an estimated 2 to 3 text message action alerts from  ALA’s Office of Government Relations. MORE >>