MobiMOOC2012 is a free, open and online course that will focus on the subject learning with mobile devices in a wide variety of fields. The course will show examples from around the world with facilitators and speakers from different continents. Details of the course: Date: 8 - 30 September 2012 Course format: open and with emphasis on discussion and knowledge exchange Cost: free Location of the course : online, the course uses many social spaces, but there are 2 core spaces the course wiki and the MobiMOOC Google group. MORE >>

The amount of features you want to use will also allow you to purchase a low or high cost smartphone or mobile device. Smartphones First of all if you are a tech savvy person you could go for a less expensive device which has all the options of the iPhone and more, for the iPhone costs a lot, yet is similar to many other mobile phones that are cheaper. What can you opt for in a high-end phone, tablet or mobile device? Bluetooth: this might be interesting if you want to connect to other devices without using a USB connectivity cable. Or is it of interest to you? MORE >>

By my count, with laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, we connect through technology to our lives and businesses at least a dozen ways.  Rapid ePlatform Learning (eLearning & mLearning) development is about efficiency. Therefore, when you add elearning and mobile learning to the mix, you are asking or demanding that your learners add more information to what they consume each day. Therefore, we need to make sure it's beneficial, relevant, and timely.  . Timely generally being the most difficult. We know what to teach, but it's getting it out the door fast enough.  MORE >>

Now it is time for the second course, feel free to put it in your agenda! Specifics: Course name and description: MobiMOOC is a Massive, Open Online Course (MOOC) with a focus on learning with mobile devices (mLearning). The course will look at specific fields where mobile devices can be used and are used to increase learning and training. Course start: Saturday 8 September 2012. Course subjects: 4 fixed subjects, 6 topics chosen by all of you. Course fee: the course is free for anyone to join and interact. What is a MOOC? MORE >>

m of the opinion that there are 3 primary types of usage for mobile devices in the context of learning. Mobile devices are perfect to add to a blend in your training program. Regardless of whether it’s a pre-class micro-course (5 -10 min) or a post class follow-up in the form of summaries, scenarios that help learner apply some of what they learnt; quizzes (you can even track scores if you wish), mobile devices work perfectly well. Mobile device based follow-up could increase retention and aid application of knowledge and skills. Device to Access Information. MORE >>