Jane Lunsford, Open University. Presentation in the research strand at Handheld Learning 2008. "Mobile learning for student support"

1. Mobile learning for student support Jane Lunsford, The Open University Handheld Learning, October 2008

3. student online and print support material

4. most study support resources open to enquirers

5. online resources for tutors

7. Examples ‘ introduction to tutor’ audio recorded tutorial discussions to mp3 audio summary of topic visual + audio commentary about a process revision crosswords and quizzes text reminders shared webspace for student comments and work mp3 files sent with forum message blog video of tutor / student discussion

8. Student comments “ as I was unable to attend any of the tutorials I felt more connected with the tutor/group” “ used the podcasts for advice on assignments” “ helped me cover areas in my course-work I may have missed otherwise”

9. Tutor comments “ a proactive way of offering support, rather than reactive” “ I can see the benefits to the students” “ I’ll continue to develop and use such materials”

12. support website – information and archive

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15. Student comments “ [the text messages] have acted as a timely reminder for things that I might leave until the last minute” “ when work is busy it is sometimes easy to get behind and not check the website, but with the text message service you get nice little prompts ”

20. Jane Lunsford [email_address]