Oct. 3, 2012 - DADL WG: Mobile Learning Research Discussion

[Jason Haag]

Time: 1:00 PM EDT to 2:00PM EDT

Dial In Number:+1-832-551-5100

Participant Code: 175675

Adobe Connect (DCO) Meeting Link: 

https://connect.dco.dod.mil/adlml12

DADL WG AGENDA:

Featured Topic: Mobile Learning Research

Description: 

The ADL Mobile Learning Team will provide you with an overview of current mobile initiatives in the DoD and government. We will also brief you on some of our lessons learned and latest research activities as well as provide a list of mobile learning resources. We are currently researching instructional design best practices and approaches for mobile learning content such as training and performance support. Please join us and feel free to share any mobile learning information or projects. We'll have time for discussion during the presentation. Feel free to extend this invitation to anyone that you think would be interested in this topic! 

BIOs:

Jason Haag's background is in learning systems, web technology, and standards. Prior to joining the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, he spent eight years supporting the U.S. Navy’s eLearning program in both engineering and management roles. He is currently employed by The Tolliver Group, Inc. and provides Systems Engineering and Technical Analysis (SETA) support for the ADL, sponsored by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Readiness). He took on the duties of ADL’s Mobile Team Lead in 2012. Jason’s primary focus is mobile learning (mLearning), mobile device platforms & technology, and best practices for implementation. His professional affiliations include serving as chair of the DoD ADL (DADL) Working Group, member of the IEEE Education Society, IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee (LTSC), and member of the eLearning Guild. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events. Jason received his M. Ed. from the University of West Florida where he specialized in Education & Training Management and Instructional Technology.

Marcus Birtwhistle serves as a specialist and advisor on mobile technology and mobile learning for ADL’s Mobile Learning Team. He provides a Certified Knowledge Manager background by way of the CASCOM Knowledge Management Office where he focused on integrating people, processes, and technology through mobile technology utilization and social media. He has a particular interest in strategic alignment of organizational and systems infrastructure components to foster a mobile technology and enables mobile learning, mobile and distributed workforce, and performance support in the military and government. He also applies his interest in process improvement to promoting effective mobile development, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles to mobile learning implementations. Marcus is a contractor with Katmai Support Services.

Peter Berking has more than 17 years of experience in a broad base of instructional design and development activities, for products ranging from technology-driven e-learning products and performance support systems to instructor-led courses. He is a subject matter expert in instructional design and advanced learning technologies, publishing articles for industry publications and presenting at conferences.Peter has been an Instructional Designer at the ADL Co-Lab Hub in Alexandria, VA since 2008. He has supported ADL through papers, articles, consultations, workshops, presentations, course design, and prototypes. Formerly a K-12 educator, he is embedded on staff at ADL through Serco, Inc., and has been Principal Instructional Designer at Serco since 1995. He has an M.A. in Instructional Research and Curriculum Development from U.C. Berkeley and a Professional Certificate in Instructional Design from Marymount University.