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In this insightful presentation by Dr. Mohamed Ally, learn how to systematically improve institutional m-learning capabilities. Key strategies include training librarians and educators, empowering learners, utilizing open access resources, and adopting blended learning approaches. Highlighting real-world success stories and overcoming obstacles, Dr. Ally emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement and collaboration in integrating technology into learning environments. Discover how to transform barriers into opportunities and cultivate the skills necessary for the 21st-century information professional.
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Practical tips and tricks on systematically improving institutional m-learning capability Dr. Mohamed Ally Director and Professor Centre for Distance Education Athabasca University Canada New Zealand Presentation January 2010
Making Mobile Learning/Library Successful • Librarian training • Teacher/instructor/professor training • Empower the learner • Open access resources • Design once for delivery on any technology • Use a blended approach
Making Mobile Learning/Library Successful • Establish a research institute for mobile learning/library • Hire the right people • Do not wait for the technology to become state-of-the-art – start now • Conduct information session on mobile learning/library • Send the message that the organization has to make the move
Activity • Write down two barriers for your organization to implement mobile learning or mobile library. • How can your organization overcome these two barriers?
Competencies of the 21st Century Librarian • Be information literate • Ability to do social networking online • Train others on information literacy, working online, etc. • Function in a changing environment • Function in a virtual environment • Connect with others • Work in meeting centres where people can work in groups • Be an open minded person when working with others on projects
Reaching others with new technologies • Actively use technology • Adapt to the user and when required • Help others on the use of technology • Facilitate easy access to information • Be innovative • Identify relevant information to satisfy information needs
Knowledge of different information technologies and its application to the library • Listen to the users • Adapt a more marketing and commercial attitude and skills to provide and sell the services to others • Collaborate with technology integration centre, researcher, and learning department more intensively • Be curious on what is going on in different subject area
Be able to adapt easily • Be responsive to the client • Interact with other users • Access many online resources • Think globally and electronic when working with information