OU Mobile VLE: extending the reach of studying through the mobile web

Thomas, Rhodri (2012). OU Mobile VLE: extending the reach of studying through the mobile web. In: Moodle Research Conference 2012, 14-15 September 2012, Heraklion, Crete.

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Abstract

This poster illustrates the enhancement of the ‘OU Mobile VLE’, originally delivered through highly-customised Moodle v1.9, through to release of a more standardised approach for Moodle 2.x. This case study builds on student feedback, both unsolicited and in student surveys. Combining with usage analysis, key features were refined and optimised for delivery and contribution via the mobile web.
Support for distance education requires more narrative, signposting and scaffolding of the learning design to be available. A package of discrete resources and activities structured through a ‘study planner’ approach, coupled with ‘alternative formats’ covers the on/offline blend. Formative self-assessment was extended – from reflection in course texts through to simple quiz question types.

Item Type:	Conference Item
Copyright Holders:	2012 Rhodri Thomas, The Open University
Keywords:	Mobile VLE; mobile web; Moodle 2.x; distance learning; strategy; mainstreaming
Academic Unit/Department:	Other Departments > Other Departments
Related URLs:	http://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/mLearn(Author Website)
Item ID:	34339
Depositing User:	Rhodri Thomas
Date Deposited:	13 Sep 2012 08:17
Last Modified:	19 May 2013 07:12
URI:	http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/34339

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