Tuesday, June 15: The Concepts of Mobile
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On this first day of mLearnCon, the mLearning MOSHPit will host a variety of sessions focused on mobile operating systems and how they differ. Join in with developers of every level and understand the issues.
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10:15a – 11:00a
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FB101 - How Secure is Mobile OS? with Robert Gadd
Can you safely deploy learning to a mobile device without fearing that data will be seen by people you would not like to have get their hands on it?
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11:15a – 12:00p
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FB102 - OS and Mobile Learning Concepts with Bob Mosher
Is it really EPSS or mSupport or interactive content? How will the OS change the mobile learning style?
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12:15p – 1:00p
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FB103 - Serious Games on Such a Small Screen? Are You Serious? with Kris Rockwell
With the growth of serious games in learning technology, what are the challenges for the smaller screen and the different operating systems?
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1:15p – 2:00p
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FB104 - Comparing the Four Main OS Systems with Chad Udell
This session will examine the four main systems – Windows, Android, iPhone/Pad, and BlackBberry. What’s the difference? Does the OS change what is possible? What can they offer you, and which should you be choosing?
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2:15p – 3:00p
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FB105 - Open Surgery Panel with Ellen Wagner, Kris Rockwell, Richard Clark, Judy Brown, Paul Clothier, and Neil Lasher
Bring your issues for a pop-in session. MLearning experts will be on hand to answer your questions during the “surgery.”
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3:15p – 4:00p
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FB106 - The Great Debate: Flash vs HTML 5 with Clark Quinn and Ellen Wagner
The question on everyone’s mind is, “Will Adobe or Apple win this battle of animation and interactivity to the mobile device?” Two industry experts will each take one side, and you have the opportunity to ask the questions. Not to be missed — this will be a HOT debate!
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Wednesday, June 16: My Device Is Bigger than Yours!
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On the second day, the mLearning MOSHPit will focus on the different devices in the market. How will you choose which to develop for? Hear some of the leading industry experts recount their experiences.
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10:15a – 11:00a
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FB201 - iPhone Uncovered with Robert Gadd
See the Xcode and the emulator in use. Learn what you need in order to develop for this system.
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11:15a – 12:00p
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FB202 - BlackBerry Examined with Dave Smelser
Have these old timers been left behind in the world of Smartphones? Is BlackBerry still a contender?
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12:15p – 1:00p
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FB203 - Android Explored with BJ Schone
In Europe, Android has gained pace in the market and now takes almost 20%. Come and see what the fuss is about. Take a virtual exploration of one of the many devices using this operating system.
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1:15p – 2:00p
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FB204 - What is Powering the Back Office for Mobile? with Richard Clark
Take a look at the “Cloud.” Learn what its place is in the delivery of content, and that, to be able to deploy to mobile devices, it is important not to forget the back office.
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2:15p – 3:00p
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FB205 - Open Surgery Panel with John Polaschek, Robert Gadd, Neil Lasher, Chad Udell, Kris Rockwell, Bob Mosher, Paul Clothier, and Richard Clark
Bring your issues and have them answered by a variety of mLearning experts.
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3:15p – 4:00p
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FB206 - Other Devices: Different OS, Different Experience? Judy Brown and Kris Rockwell will facilitate a discussion on gaming and other devices not mentioned in other sessions. Is a laptop a mobile device? How about a regular cellphone?
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Thursday, June 17: Setting your OS Direction
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Our last day of the MOSHPit will help you make decisions about which approaches will best suit your organization or development.
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8:30a – 9:15a
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FB301 - What and How to Choose Your OS with Michelle Lentz
Hear from the professional user’s perspective on which OS will best fit your needs.
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9:30a –10:15a
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FB302 - Working with the Infrastructure with Richard Chetwynd
Do we need new infrastructure? Can we make do with what we have? So, you have made a decision and are ready to move forward… what are the next steps?
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The MOSH Pit is jammed with information to help you make sense of the wide array of mobile operating systems. The MOSH Pit will provide some clarity to the chaos of planning mLearning initiatives. Regardless of your role in your organization’s mLearning efforts, you need to understand the benefits, limitations, and interoperability issues of the different systems you are designing for. So jump into the MOSH Pit, see the systems in action, and get all your questions answered by the experts.
MOSH Pit Program Planner and Host Neil Lasher
