In a previous article, we mentioned how mobile learning is the next level in elearning. In this article, we will be listing the benefits of using mobile devices in your custom training program.
If you read the previous article, you will realize that now is the right time for mLearning to shine. Technology has provided us with adequate software and hardware advancements to allow learners to study through their mobile devices. Learners themselves are well aware of the use of these devices. Having them use it to learn is something that they can easily adapt to.
While it is clear that now is the best time to use mobile learning in your custom training program, you need to understand how this will be beneficial to your company. Here is a list of benefits that you will get by using mLearning in your training requirements.
- It allows learning regardless of the situation. Flexibility is one of the best reasons to use mLearning in training. Even if you are enroute to a different place, it is possible for to make time for learning. While on a plane, riding a bus or in a train, learners can tune out their surroundings to access the course through their mobile devices. It is literally learning anytime and anywhere.
- It permits different content formats. As mentioned, the mobile devices are more sophisticated than ever. It can support any type of format for a elearning content. Whether it is in video, audio, text or podcasts, these can be viewed through a tablet or smartphone.
- It is easier to complete. Since mLearning is typically intended for learners who are on-the-go, the custom training usually takes on a micro-approach. After all, there is a high chance that learners will be in a very distracting place – thus they will have a short attention span. This is why you need to keep it short and simple. It will make it easier for the learners to squeeze in the lesson in their schedule.
- It has a higher retention rate. Since the lessons are in bite-sizes, retention is much easier. Learners do not have to deal with high density of information. It is easier to absorb the lesson because learners only have to process a small amount of new information.
- It creates an opportunity for social learning. One of the best ways to train someone is to allow them to interact with the people who are also accessing the custom training program. After all, we are used to interacting through social networks in mobile devices. This method of learning makes it easier to group learners with similar practices. You can use that in encouraging a higher engagement throughout the lesson.
- It is created to adapt in various devices. Mobile learning, although it is named as such is not exclusive to mobile devices. It can also be accessed from desktops and laptops. Then you have a lot of mobile devices like tablets and smartphones. Learners have a lot of options when it comes to the device they want to use to access the lesson.
Of course, you do not really have to make your custom training program solely for mobile devices only. You can create a program that is primarily on desktops or laptops but with activities that can be completed through mobile devices. The real beauty about mLearning is the fact that it adds to the possibilities in creating elearning courses. You now have more options during content creation.
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