Designing Successful Mobile Learning Programs

Nick Floro

Before you can begin designing successful mobile learning programs, you need to decide if you are developing content or applications exclusively for a mobile platform, a specific set of users, or a wide range of devices. As you continue to develop content... More »

What Is the Future of Mobile Learning?

Laleh Patel

Mobile computing is here. What does it mean for learning professionals? How will it affect instructional design? What influence, if any, will device manufacturers, platform providers, and software developers have on mobile learnings future? ASTD and i4cp partner... More »

10 Tips for Designing M-Learning and Support Apps

Connie Malamed

For quite a while now, Ive been pouring over mobile design books, listening to podcasts and reading online content to learn the best practices for designing mobile phone applications as I design one of my own. Strangely enough, it seems as though many gurus actu... More »

Checklist for M-Learning Success

Lee Stayton

Characterize the job context of the learners: What is the physical environment in which the learning will occur? What is the job context of the learning moment? What occurs just before and after? What event will trigger the users information query?... More »

Mobile Learning: Look Before You Leap

Lee Stayton

Mobile learning (m-learning) offers possibilities for delivering information that guides, supports, and coaches employees from a smartphone, iPad, or other mobile device throughout the course of their work day. Does this mean that you should rush to implement your n... More »