604 Making the Most of mLearning Tools, Templates, Models, and Patterns
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Wednesday, June 25
Development
Nautilus 4
mLearning programming is often needlessly repetitive, which makes the work inefficient and increases project costs. In other cases, the programming leads to undesirable design tradeoffs because engaging interactions can be difficult and time consuming to develop. A cursory investigation into ways to reduce programming repetitiveness and improve engagement level might lead one to think this problem could be easily resolved through tools or templates. However, it’s not that simple.
In this session you will join a discussion that will draw on a mixture of practical mLearning development experience and widely accepted computer science principles to uncover the pros and cons of various mLearning authoring tools, templates, models, and patterns. You will explore approaches including reusable functions, separation of content and functionality, debugging functionality, selection of proper level of abstraction, and selection of appropriate level of rigor for reusability. The session will present real world examples from actual mLearning courses and tools that you can adapt and use in your own organization.
In this session, you will learn:
- Strengths and weaknesses of tools, templates, models, and patterns
- The pros and cons of various authoring tools
- Tips for improving mLearning programming efficiency using authoring tool composition
- Tips for efficient mLearning programming in a variety of authoring tools
Audience:
Intermediate and advanced developers with some experience
developing courses using eLearning or mLearning authoring tools.
Technology
discussed in this session:
Articulate Studio, Articulate Storyline, Captivate, and JavaScript.
Matt Kurtin
Senior Director, Technology and Visual Design
Innovative Learning Group
Matt Kurtin, Innovative Learning Group's senior director of technology and visual design, provides leadership for ILG's programmers and graphic designers. For over 20 years, he has advised client organizations on their overall technology strategy for learning and performance improvement. Matt provides insight into leading best practices for use of mobile solutions, learning portals, and learning management systems. He consistently applies the latest advances in digital capability, such as augmented and virtual reality, to practical application in learning. Matt has a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
