This document discusses using mobile learning technologies for communication, assessment, and content delivery. It introduces various tools that can be used including Moodle for resources and assessments, Mahara for project reflections, Dropbox for file sharing, and Twitter for communication. The document then provides more details on specific functions of these tools, such as adding content and assessments to Moodle, shooting and editing video, and using Twitter. It concludes by introducing a potential mobile learning project where students can use these tools for course communication, assessment evidence capture, and accessing mobile course content.

1. Mobile Learning Technologies for
communication, assessment and
content.
Session 3

2. Use the text tool to
record your current
mood state
High as Tail Eating the Just Hammered
a kite wagging full bowl hanging
the dog of in
porridge

3. Blended Delivery
Self Paced
Face to Face
Facilitated

4. •Learning Support
•Communication skills
•Experiential stories & Group
problem solving
•Demonstration of practical
Skill
•Case studies
•Guest Speakers
•Scenarios
•Site visits
•Games
•Decision making trees
•Demonstration of Knowledge•Webinar
•Video Lecture/Software
Face to Face •Industry demonstration
Knowledge •Student presentations/peer
•Quizzes review/Guest Speakers
•Communication •Q and A sessions
•Assessment clarification
•Role play
Forums/Blogs
•Group tasks
Self Paced
•Individual stories
•Research
•Placement
Online
Facilitated

5. Project Spaces
We will use 2 communication and content hubs:
Moodle - resources, links, help guides
https://ubonline.ballarat.edu.au/login/index.php
Mahara - project blog, project reflections
http://medusa.ballarat.edu.au/eportfolio/

6. Agenda
Assessment issues with mobile documentation
Adding resources to Moodle (Video, Images, Text, PDF)
Embedding resources to Moodle (YouTube, Soundcloud)
Adding assessments to Moodle (Quiz/Assessment upload)
Shooting, Editing and publishing video and images on
phone/tablet
Project Reflection in Mahara
Dropbox (cloud based shareable storage)
Project Reflection in Mahara
Twitter*
*if we get time

7. Assessment Types

8. Managing
eAssessment

9. Dropbox
Dropbox is a file hosting system that offers
cloud storage and file synchronisation and
works on multiple operating systems and
mobile devices
https://www.dropbox.com/

10. Dropbox
• 2GB Storage Free Benefits of Dropbox in
•Instantaneous synchronisation learning
of files
•Files can be emailed directly to •Distribution and submission of
your Dropbox with “Send to materials and resources
Dropbox” •Retrieve assessment tasks
•Files can be shared or made from individual students
public •Collaboration on projects at
•Undo option can be reversed different locations and times
under 30 days •Essential files get backed up
•Files can be accessed from any •File history is available for
computer or mobile device with viewing or retrieving
internet connection •Create links in resources to
an online example

11. Dropbox

12. Activity
Join Dropbox
•Find the files I
have shared with you.
•We will use some of these files in the next
exercise
•Create a folder
•Upload a file
•Share with me and your team

13. What is Moodle?
• a software application or Web-based
technology used to plan, implement, and
assess a specific learning process.
• provides the trainer with a way to create
and deliver content, monitor student
participation, and assess student
performance.
• provides students with the ability to use
interactive features such as threaded
discussions, video conferencing, and
discussion forums.

14. Moodle Content
• Work can be submitted by students and
marked by teachers using Assignments or
Workshops. Automatic marking can be
achieved by using Quizzes.
• Content may be delivered and supported
using Lesson module.
• Key words can be added to Glossaries by
yourself or, if you allow it, your students.
You can add content from third party
software

15. Moodle
Assessment
• Grades can be created in each
activity in a course which are then
added to the Gradebook. For
example, grades in Assignment (all
types), Quiz and Workshop
activities are automatically added to
Gradebook.
• Students can do self and peer
assessment type tasks by
evaluating (and even rate) each
other's Forum posts, Glossary
entries, and Database entries.

16. Moodle
Communication
•Communication and
collaboration may take place
using Chats and Forums for
conversational activities and
Choices to gain group
feedback.
•Adding Wikis to your courses
is an excellent way to allow
students to work together on a
single piece.

17. Activity
Add content to Moodle
•Add a label
Look for the exercise
Look for the exercise
•Create a simple web page files in Drop Box
files in Drop Box
•Make a Quiz
Session 3>>Moodle
Session 3>>Moodle
•Add an Assessment Exercise files
Exercise files
•Embed a YouTube Video

18. Shooting &
Editing Video
• We’ll wing this one depending on what internet
connectivity you have.
• We’ll make a short video where you discuss the main
attributes students need to make it in your particular
trade. Talk about what it takes to be a good worker

19. Shooting &
Editing Video
Talent
Talent
When filming:
• Frame the interviewer
• Position so not looking
at camera
• Maintain eye level
• Don’t interrupt, Nod! Interviewer
Interviewer Camera
Camera

20. Framing
• Headroom & Looking Space
• Interview position

21. What is Twitter
• Twitter is a form of text communication where posts,
or tweets, are restricted to 140 characters or less. As
a Twitter user you can post updates, follow and view
updates from other users (who you choose to follow),
and send a public reply or private direct message to
connect with another Twitterer.
• When sending a tweet you can share links to web
content, hold conversations around topics (using
hashtags), add photos, links to videos etc.

22. What is Twitter

23. Twitter

24. Mobile Twitter

25. Project - Mobile
learning technologies
Your project can include one or more of the following:
•Course communication portal for remote support and
discussion based assessment
•Assessment evidence capture using audio, video, text
•Mobile course content
•Student productivity tools for capturing web
resources, sharing files, web bookmarks, developing
virtual assessment responses

26. Activity
Project Progress

27. Activity
In the Mahara forum called “Session 3 Progress” share
your project ideas:
-Potential learners to trial your project
-Steps to complete your project you will take

28. Activity
Join Yammer

29. Communication
Yammer