Manager's Guide to Mobile Learning | Briefcase

Manager's Guide to Mobile Learning

Authors: Brenda J. Enders

Published: September 2013

eISBN: 9780071811484 0071811486 | ISBN: 9780071811477

Cover

About the Author

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Mobile Learning Overview

Mobile Device Adoption Rates

Data Plan Costs

Corporate Adoption

What Is Mobile Learning?

Devices Used for Learning Today

Myths vs. Realities of Mobile Learning

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 1

2. The Time is Now for Mobile Learning

Business Drivers for Mobile Learning

Benefits of Mobile Learning

Challenges of Implementing Mobile Learning

The Business Case for Mobile Learning

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 2

3. A New Way to Think About Training

Should You Create Mobile Versions of Your e-Learning Courses?

When Does Learning Really Take Place in the Workplace?

Harnessing the True Power of Mobile Learning

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 3

4. Types of Mobile Learning Experiences

It’s Not About the Technology, It’s About the Experience

Using Mobile Learning to Provide Learners with Information

Using Mobile Learning to Gather Learner Data

Using Mobile Learning to Communicate and Collaborate

Getting Innovative with Mobile Learning

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 4

5. The Mobile Learning Vision Statement

Documenting Your Current State

Crafting Your Desired Future State

Describing Your Mobile Learning Rationale

Defining and Measuring the Success of Your Mobile Learning Initiative

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 5

6. Requirements and Expectations for Mobile Learning

Identifying Stakeholders’ Requirements

Identifying Course Content Needs

Documenting Environmental and Situational Considerations

Planning for the Effect on Employees of the Mobile Learning Initiative

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 6

7. Technical Considerations of Mobile Learning

Personal vs. Company-Provided Devices

Security Considerations

Mobile Platforms

Tracking Your Mobile Learning Experience

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 7

8. Build vs. Buy Considerations

Who Owns the Innovation Cell in Your Company?

Who Makes Up the Learning and Development Team?

When Should You Work with a Vendor?

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 8

9. Gaining Stakeholder Support for Mobile Learning

Selling Mobile Learning to the Executive Team

Eliciting Feedback from Stakeholders

Key Deliverables That Minimize Risks and Costs

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 9

10. Working with the Development Team

Using ADDIE

Getting Agile with Your Development

Creating a Hybrid Approach

Tips for Guiding Your Team and Providing Feedback

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 10

11. Ensuring a Successful Project

Piloting Your Mobile Learning Solution

Ensuring Seamless Communications

Selecting the Right Project Manager

Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 11

Index