Smartphones are no longer the way of the future—they’re the way of right now. Today, there are 2.6 billion people using a handheld device to check email, to work on projects, and to communicate with friends and family. By 2020, there may be 6.1 billion people using smartphones. But it’s not just individuals who benefit…
There are officially more Google searches done on mobile devices than on desktop computers, according to new research released by Google. Interesting, don’t you think? Although, it’s not all that surprising. Look around when you’re out at dinner, before a movie—anywhere, really—and you’ll notice that all of the eyeballs are glued to a smartphone. In…
Many different industries are bound by federal, state, and even local regulations. Their compliance with these regulations is monitored—so it’s important that all employees are effectively trained and constantly up to speed on changes. Fines for non-compliancy can be costly—and no organization wants to pay fees that could’ve been avoided with proper training. That’s why…
Sales teams know that time is money. Their mentality is much like that of Glengarry Glen Ross: “ABC: Always be closing.” So how can they be closing if they’re spending time on training? Predicament. Here’s the thing: Sales teams need training to be successful. They need to know what works and what doesn’t, what’s new,…
As demands on the medical industry continue to increase, time becomes an even more precious resource. And to accommodate the on-the-go requirements for education in this environment, many are turning to mobile devices. From physicians to nurses and more, mLearning is changing the way healthcare professionals learn and access important information. In this post, we’ll…
As of October 2014, Pew Research reported that 64% of adults own a smartphone, and 42% own a tablet. This trend of increased reliance on mobile devices doesn’t appear to be slowing, either. Another study reported that employers using mLearning grew from 15% to 29% between 2011 and 2012. Thanks to mobile technology, on-the-go Internet…
The audience for a mLearning course has different needs and obstacles than that of a traditional eLearning course. In today’s post, we’ll look at a few key concepts you need to keep in mind to design a course that works for one enrolled in a mLearning training. Bite sized mLearning As students and other participants…
When it comes to mobile learning design, the biggest factor that comes into consideration is the display size. Since the user’s screen size is much smaller, your design elements need to be uncomplicated and easy to digest. Focusing on the mobile display element puts your mind in the right place. It forces you to focus…
Mobile devices have come a long way since their humble beginnings, but they are not yet (and probably will never be) as capable as our desktop and laptop devices. Instead, they’re the classic compromise between power and portability. But that means when you’re designing for mobile, you need to keep a few important elements in…
Many people think mobile learning is just eLearning that happens to be on a mobile device. Technically this is true, but treating mobile courses this way ignores the critical differences in the way you need to approach each medium. There are many aspects across the design and development spectrum that you need to keep in…