m- Learning @ IBM

"Using mobile technology as part of an

integrated/blended learning model"

Developing the Mobile Learning Business

London, 24 September 2001

Mark Watkinson
e-Learning Principal, IBM Region North

(c) Copyright IBM Corp. 2001

 Education in the 21st Century

➨Technology has revolutionized business -

now it will revolutionize learning
➨Anywhere - Anytime - Anyone

➨Just-in-time access to information and knowledge

➨Higher retention of content through personalized learning

➨Improved collaboration and interactivity between students

 We look at e-Learning as an e-Business application
"The next big killer application for the Internet
is going to be education" (John Chambers)

Learning
Delivery
Application Platform
e-Business Services

Learning CONTENT
Mgmt Systems
e-LEARNING

Mgmt & Administrative

Systems
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Data / Content Repository
(Hardware &
Infrastructure Software)
Operating Software & Middleware

Physical Infrastructure,
Networks, Servers, Storage, E/U equipment

e-LEARNING is defined as a »web-enabled enterprise application, including the entire spectrum

from back-end systems to front-end linkages such as learning delivery systems, learning
management, and the underlying infrastructure (hardware & software)«
In this sense e-LEARNING is an e-business application; content services solutions and services a
in scope of this definition
 m-learning in Perspective

There has been a lot of talk and hype in the media recently about mobile computing.

Have e-commerce and e-learning been superseded by m-commerce and m-

learning?

The answer is no!

Mobile computing is just one component of Pervasive computing - the two things are
not separate or distinct, mobile computing is a subset of pervasive computing. m-
commerce and m-learning are interesting areas but they should be viewed in the
context of pervasive computing.

Pervasive computing is a much more human-centric way of accessing information and

systems - previous boundaries of file and system incompatibilities are removed -
information is presented to you in a timely and appropriate manner where ever you are.
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learning model
Learning Labs
Higher order skills and
Basic Managing in Managing proficiencies
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Collaborative Learning
Group learning from
peers/experts
TeamRoom CustomerRoom LearningSpace

Interactive Learning Modules, and Simulations

Understanding &
HR Policies & Coaching Going Leadership
Practice
Practices Simulator Global Competencies

Manager QuickViews
Business Leadership/ Awareness &
HR People
information
Conduct Management
Web Productivity
Guidelines Competencies
Management & Leadership Competency Assessments
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 Lectures on the Move

Web Lecture Services gives you the possibility to create your presentation once
and distribute it via various channels such as the intranet/internet, download and
play, and CD-ROM...

Web Lecture Services's is building on its Pervasive Computing Strategy by

introducing the newest generation of content delivery that allows you to consume
web lectures on handheld devices.
 In summary - Learning on the Move

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Mobile Learners
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Personal Information Portals
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Access to Corporate Learning and
Knowledge systems
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Messaging, Communication