Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The iPad is here. After all the hype, which it didn’t quite live up to, there was a lot of commentary web-wide on whether it’s suitable for elearning, or a specific type of learning. Here at Upside our camp is divided, there are iPad lovers and there are iPad baiters.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 24, 2011

It’s an interesting graphic that actually places example iPad applications into Bloom’s levels of performance in the cognitive domain. Focussed around students, and not really workplace learning, but interesting nonetheless. This has bubbled up in my feeds not once, but several times now. Check it out.

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Upside Learning

MAY 5, 2010

Last week, while justifying Apple’s refusal to allow Flash player on iPhone/iPad, Steve Jobs wrote– “ New open standards created in the mobile era, such as HTML5, will win on mobile devices (and PCs too) ”. A few days before the launch of iPad Apple had released a list of ‘iPad ready’ websites having support for HTML5.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 8, 2011

The second generation of the iPad is here. iPad 2, with its multitude of features and functionalities (a notch higher than its parent), is a boon for tech-hungry classrooms. But before you jump on the iPad bandwagon, it is imperative to lay the foundation for effective implementation at your school. Digital Storytelling.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

As people increasingly embrace social media and new technologies with open arms, social learning, informal learning and blended learning continue to gain a strong foothold in an organization’s learning palette. And, how could we possibly end this post without mentioning the iPad? E-Learning Trends 2011.

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Upside Learning

APRIL 12, 2011

It’s a known fact that the best kind of learning comes as a result of well-designed experiences and as such games, with their high level of engagement and interaction, serve as the right mode for learning. That iPads and smartphones have made their presence felt inside the classroom is a given now. The Future Of Learning.

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Upside Learning

JUNE 11, 2013

Related Posts: Designing eLearning For iPads (LT 2013 – Slide Deck) eLearning – Responsive & Responsible eLearning on iPads – 10 Bright Ideas Tablet Learning – Neither Mobile Learning Nor… Have You mEnabled Your eLearning For iPads? The first question, possibly, is [.]

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Upside Learning

MARCH 15, 2011

So what is the deal with iPad 2 that had led to a mania of sorts? More on tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your iPad, digital story telling and the future of the tablet. Speaking of the iPad, the growth of mobile devices has led to an increase in social and informal learning. The iPad 2 is here.

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Upside Learning

MAY 30, 2013

Ever since responsive eLearning became a buzzword we (at Upside Learning) have been inundated with requests from clients to make every (well almost every), piece of eLearning responsive and multi-device compatible. 8 in eLearning on iPads: 10 Bright Ideas ). Now let’s look at Dr. Gottfredson’s 5 moments of learning need.

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Upside Learning

JUNE 26, 2013

Last week, at the Learning Technologies Summer Forum in London, I spoke on “eLearning on Tablets: What, Why & How?” Mobile Learning eLearning On Tablets Tablet Learning' ” to an audience of roughly 70 people. That, I think, is a very decent number and reconfirms the growing interest in this area.

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Upside Learning

JULY 24, 2012

Regular readers of this blog will be aware that we recently supported ASTD research on Mobile Learning , a report around that was released in May 2012. Manager, Learning Technology at Qualcomm). Kevin believes it’s the tablets that have really got mobile learning started. Is mobile learning really happening?

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Upside Learning

MARCH 29, 2011

We have said this before and are saying it again; informal learning is the new ‘learning’. This is not to say that informal learning would act as a replacement to the formal mode of learning, but it is the synergy between these both that produces effective growth. The Five Myths of Informal Learning.

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Upside Learning

JULY 5, 2012

When it comes to mobile learning myths and misconceptions abound. These myths are holding back widespread adoption of mobile learning in the workplace. Designers must consider the always on nature of phones which help capture the moment of creative learning and other such factors. It’s just learning on the move.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 11, 2011

Collaboration tools let you create, edit, share, discuss, engage, communicate and collaborate with others in a meaningful way that helps us learn from each other. From e-Learning to iPad: How to Adjust the User Interface. Lists 5 questions you should consider before designing an UI for your iPhone or iPad.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 23, 2011

Is mobile learning becoming a reality rather than a prediction? And has this led to new generation of players emerging in the learning market place? Over the last three years there have been various predictions , ranging from pessimistic to optimistic about the role that mobile learning will play in the world of learning.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 1, 2011

Know how work would shape up in the future, major ideas that would change the world of training and how learning would soon turn mobile. For all you Tech savvy folks, get the scoop on how technology wires the learning brain and how HTML 5 aids cross platform development. 3 Ways To Embrace Learning 2.0. That’s not all.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

While it’s still early to say, this tablet seems a marked improvement over the iPad (which we were quite disappointed with). As a contrast to the Apple iPad, this browser supports Flash. A great challenge for digital designers, and an even greater opportunity.

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Upside Learning

MAY 28, 2012

Mobile learning is in the air, almost everyone realizes the potential, and some companies are now taking tentative first steps. Here are some interesting links I’ve come across recently, mostly about mobile learning and some about learning in general that I found interesting. Why You Need A Mobile Learning Strategy.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 8, 2013

The posts are broadly divided into 3 categories – Mobile Learning, Learning Management System and Learning Technology. Mobile Learning. 5 Rapid Authoring Tools To Publish Courses For Your iPads. The Future Of Mobile Learning. Top 7 Myths Of Mobile Learning. New Mobile Learning Research.

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Upside Learning

MAY 7, 2010

The Learning Circuits Big Question this month asks – “ What will the workplace learning technology look like in 2015 ”. The question is inspired from a post by Derek Morrsion – Technology to Enhance Learning in 2015 , quite an interesting post, a must read. What have we witnessed in last 5 years? example: Pune Layar ).

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 11, 2012

Game Based Learning Isn’t Always Electronic. Instructional Design And The Six Thinking Hats. Microlearning – A Paradigm Shift In The Way We Learn. What Is Mobile Learning? Instructional Design for Beginners – What Motivates People To Learn? What I Learnt About Mobile Learning Design.

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Taking Cues From Industry: Using Casual Games For Learning At DAU. This article talks about Defense Acquisition University (DAU) where games have grown from being closely aligned with both the learning objectives and the context of the acquisition workforce to the launch of the first Department of Defense casual gaming site.

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Upside Learning

MAY 30, 2011

We have also included a couple of guides and tips on some eLearning and mLearning topics that will help you in creating effective learning experiences and designing mobile apps respectively. Need to quench your thirst for the latest in learning, technology and media links further? Find out the reasons behind this here.

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Portability demands scaling of experience, that is really not happening with HTML5 unless it really gets into the game and there are several authoring solutions that ‘designers’ and not ‘coders’ can use. Simulations, games, scenario-based learning, the options are huge. It’s probably about time and money, it mostly always is.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 4, 2010

This is the 3 rd and final post of the series on creating successful m-learning strategy based on the workshop I attended at mLearnCon. iWebKit is a file package designed to help you create your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad compatible website or web apps. Five m-learning implementation tips.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2011

The app utilizes the iPhone or iPad 2’s front-facing camera to track your hands. Augmented reality will eventually allow a unique way to control our increasingly digital world, how will ‘Workplace Learning’ take advantage of this? You strum with your right hand and fret chords with the left.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Need to quench your thirst for the latest in learning, technology and media links further? Talks how games are not just fun and engaging, but bring about effective learning as well. According to a survey, developers want to build their apps for the iPhone and iPad, but Android devices were a close second. Dabbling in QR Codes.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 18, 2010

This App is designed to make it easy and more convenient for iPhone users to read and interact with posts on this blog. Developed by Upside Learning’s Innovation team, this App is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. View more presentations from Upside Learning. Watch out for them! Upside Blog App.

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Upside Learning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Creating Successful m-Learning Strategy – Part 3. Third and final post of the series on creating successful m-learning strategy, based on the mLearnCon workshop, this post discusses about the tools and techniques used for developing mLearning courses. Mobile Learning: An Upside Learning Point of View.

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 2, 2011

For example, a client might want to extend the functionality of an existing information system to the iPad/iPhone. Make your choice based on design and usability considerations, just remember proper integration with data is important. Data security cannot be an afterthought, it must be carefully considered during design.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Some studies help answer some of the questions now surrounding serious games-or games whose primary purpose is something other than entertainment, such as military training, education, physical therapy-and determine the relationship between the use of video games and learning as measured on standardized tests. Learning Styles Wither Away. “We

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Upside Learning

JULY 5, 2011

It’s no secret that effective learning cannot be achieved without a robust strategy. Need to quench your thirst for the latest in learning, technology and media links further? Why You Need a Mobile Learning Strategy. Not having a strategy for mobile learning is itself a strategy. You can dig into our previous lists here.

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Upside Learning

JULY 7, 2010

I have already covered the types of applications, fundamental human interface design principles and the iPhone OS environment in my first post of this series. You can hide the status bar (may be in immersive application) but you should seriously consider this design decision as user expects it to be always available.

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Upside Learning

JUNE 17, 2010

After a few years of hype, mobile learning has now started flourishing; the advent of new generation of mobile devices, high-speed network access, powerful mobile browsers and better native apps are all contributing to this. HotLava LMA (Learning Mobile Author). It has recently partnered with OnPoint Digital, Inc.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

iPad takes centre stage once again as it gains increasing foothold in education, with educators touting it as one of the must-have technologies and students preferring it over hardcover books. Need to quench your thirst for the latest in learning, technology and media links further? What do Students Think of Using iPads in Class?

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

This time around we decided to go all out on training and learning. And true to our commitment, we have covered the whole spectrum – from calculating the effectiveness of your training to delivering training to multi-taskers, from methods to engage learners with emerging and connective technologies to the future of learning.

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Upside Learning

APRIL 8, 2013

So this time around when we, the Marketing team, sat down to brainstorm on the possible ways to commemorate this beautiful journey, we knew exactly what we wanted to highlight – the values and qualities that personify Upside Learning. And what better way than to leverage the latest web designing technology – Parallax Scrolling?

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