How to Use Mobile e-Learning Tools
As more and more people access the internet via mobile devices, there’s suddenly a need for mobile e-Learning tools to support online learning programs. These tools will vary depending on the variations of the program. Regardless of what type of eLearning program you have, you should consider investing in a platform that will allow you to incorporate some mobile learning options.
Mobile Learning Platforms
The two most common types of mobile eLearning tools are a mobile capable web browser or a stand-alone application that can be downloaded on your mobile device.
Mobile-Capable Web Browser: This is an easy and usually inexpensive option for your users. By developing a mobile capable web browser, your users can navigate the eLearning website easily from their mobile device. The user experience will be basic, as graphics are severely limited due to bandwidth concerns. Any updates or changes are easy to publish, as you simply push them to the web where your users can access them in real-time. Changes can be completely transparent to the user as there are no actions required on their part.
Mobile Application: Depending on the level of interaction you expect your users to have with the mobile site, you may want to consider developing a stand-alone mobile application. This gives your users a very robust experience as you can incorporate much more in terms of graphics and functionality. It takes longer to develop and publish, as you must push it out to the app store for each type of device used with the application. Since updates require action by the user, it may take a while for your changes or updates to get out to your learners. Also, each device market will have slightly different programming rules, so you’ll need a separate version of the app for each market.
Software Needs
Regardless of which approach you decide to use, you’ll need a learning management system (LMS) software to support your mobile eLearning tools platform. There are a number of companies offering LMS software and sometimes deciding which one to purchase can be overwhelming. It’s important that you find the one that will best support your eLearning needs. Litmos has a 14 day free trial where users can try out the software to make sure it’s a good fit before committing to a purchase. Give it a try and see if they have the mobile eLearning tools you need.
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