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3 Significant Trends That Are Increasing the Scope of Mobile Learning Today
In today’s tech-savvy world, mobile learning is globally acknowledged as a significant training delivery format by several organizations. It is adopted as a modern e-learning approach which caters to the pertinent training needs of diversified audiences. As mobile devices are easily accessible and affordable for all, organizations are utilizing this ubiquitous platform to impart learning-anytime and anywhere. With the availability of content as short bursts of information, mobile learning promotes higher learner engagement and retention levels. Short duration content bytes, when imparted in multiple formats, aid learners- learn and retain in a better way.
Why to Adopt Mobile Learning to Boost Workforce Interact & Business GrowthDeveloping mobile-based courses is not merely creating online courses for mobile devices. The content created for personalized mobile devices should be aligned with the diverse needs of all. Short content nuggets work best for mobile platforms- with minimal text and optimal use of audios, infographics and videos. Personalized mobile learning helps to deliver formal training and Performance Support aids to provide learning at the moment of need, even on the go. The scope of mobile learning is increasing momentum across the organizations because of the following reasons:
- Evolving learning needsToday, learners do not have enough time to attend live classroom training sessions. Therefore, they prefer accessing content bytes across their personalized smartphones or tablets. For instance, sales employees who want a quick recap of different products and their benefits prefer mobile learning. Watching 2-3 minute short video, playing a mini game or going through a short infographic, helps them to communicate effectively with their customers and boost the overall sales.
- Changing device preferencesNew-age learners want to control their preferences to use different kinds of mobile devices as per their convenience. Whether it is formal or informal training, delivery of bytes or lengthy sessions, learners always want to choose the type of device that aligns best with their bespoke needs.
- Using innovative technologyWith the maturing of e-learning tools and technologies, m-learning solutions may range from multiple authoring tools to impart adaptive (desktops and laptops) and responsive (smartphones, laptops and tablets) designs. Today, web responsive technology is being utilized to create mobile-based courses as per the specifications of the device. Learners do not need to scroll or pan in/pan out unnecessarily to view the content. This leads to ensure the delivery of uniform training experience on multiple devices.
Whether employees are gaining expertise on a new product, working on new procedures or learning how to interact with the customer- it is crucial that their approach leads to different outcomes. Consequently, it would help them to learn from their mistakes, gain hands-on experience and enhance their overall performance. Different learners have diverse learning needs and using simulations, an e-learning system can be customized as per the diverse learning needs and preferences.
It is a myth that mobile learning trend is adopted by millennials only. Independent of age, people spend good amounts on smartphones and tablets so that learning can be extended with ease on these devices. The utmost flexibility to choose the device on your own, learn on the go and access courses at the point of need has scaled the usage of mobile learning. Interactivities such as graphics, quizzes and mobile games can completely entice learning- making your experience more fun and engaging. The utilization of mobile-inclined platforms is evolving, with better ways of training delivery being explored. Undoubtedly, mobile learning holds a great potential to attain corporate training success with increased levels of workforce engagement and knowledge retention. For more details, you can write us at in**@gc**********.net.
Suggested Further Reading: Understanding Mobile Learning and Best Practices By James Gipple & Erik Lord
