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Online learning via mobile devices (Mobile Learning) is becoming increasingly popular. After all, you don't have to start up your computer to do it and you can just sit in the comfort of your couch or even lie in bed and still learn something! research shows that as many as 70% of the students prefer to follow an e-learning course via their mobile phone or tablet.
But first, what exactly is Mobile Learning? Mobile Learning (or m-learning) means that students follow an online training using a “wireless” device, such as a phone or tablet, where the phone is by far the favorite. Mobile learning makes learning easier and more effective by allowing students to learn at any time and from any location.
Mobile Learning offers students a personalised learning experience. The content can be tailored to each student's specific needs and preferences. For example, you can add short videos, podcasts, audio clips, quizzes, gamification, and simulations. That's why Mobile Learning makes online learning a lot. more engaging and interactive. It uses interactive elements, which increases students' engagement. With Mobile Learning, you can also do quite a bit save costs. Of course, you pay for the software or online access, but you save on renting a location and on, for example, catering and travel and trainer costs!
Sounds great, right? But how do you develop an e-learning that meets all these elements? To answer this question, let's dive back into a concept that has been mentioned many times in our blogs: microlearning.
The concept of microlearning means breaking up teaching materials into small pieces that can be viewed/listened/read in minutes. Microlearning is becoming increasingly popular because research shows that microlearning leads to better learning outcomes. Microlearning has many similarities with how we use social media today (fast, varied, visually appealing) and therefore often feels more natural and easier and removes a certain threshold. Microlearning is therefore also very suitable for helping to shape a “mobile friendly” e-learning!
When developing e-learning content for mobile devices, it's important to keep content simple. Mobile screens are smaller than desktops, so don't use long texts, files that are too large, or complex layouts. Use clear headlines, short paragraphs, and bullet points to improve readability.
Also, make sure navigation is intuitive so that students can easily browse the content.
Make sure your e-learning platform has a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and resolutions. This means that the content looks good and remains functional regardless of the device being used.
Responsive designs enhance the user experience and ensure that all elements, including images, videos, and interactive elements, are displayed correctly.
Mobile devices are ideal for using multimedia such as videos, audio, and interactive simulations. These elements make learning more engaging and can clarify complex concepts. In addition, we can interactive elements, such as quizzes and polls, helping to increase students' engagement and test their understanding.
And don't forget: keep it short! Videos of up to 5 minutes, a quiz of up to 5 questions: microlearning is “the way to go” when developing content for e-learning that is suitable for Mobile Learning.
Nothing is more frustrating than waiting... Make sure the images and videos you use in your e-learning are optimised for fast loading times without sacrificing quality.
This keeps students engaged and prevents them from dropping out due to technical problems or sheer frustration!
One of the major advantages of mobile learning is the ability to learn when and where it suits the student best. By providing offline access, students can download and view materials without necessarily needing an internet connection.
This is particularly useful for people who spend a lot of time on the road or who do not have a stable internet connection in certain locations.
By following these tips, you'll ensure that your e-learning content is not only mobile-friendly, but also effective and appealing to your students. Did you know that Pluvo is also very “mobile friendly”? Not only for students, but also for developers! Contact us in the chat and we'd love to tell you more!
As an educational expert specialising in online learning, I have been writing blogs for Pluvo for 5 years. My focus is on powerful learning solutions for organisations. Universal Design for Learning and inclusive learning are my passion; I believe that education should be accessible and fun for everyone.
I've been combining my 35 years of HR experience with copywriting for over 15 years. And even then, I learn new things over and over again. That's what makes writing blogs for Pluvo so incredibly interesting!
