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Using Mobile Technologies for Situating Bite-Sized Learning at the Workplace

Authors:
Katharina Frosch
Nie Zuidhof

Keywords: work-based learning; informal learning; mobile micro-learning; smartphone; smart glasses; QR code; peer collaboration.

Abstract:
Learning in the workplace is crucial for updating and upskilling the workforce to both new and existing employees. Given the limited opportunities for informal learning due to solitary work conditions or off-site locations, mobile devices like smartphones and wearables such as smart glasses can play a significant role. The aim of this paper is to investigate the extent to which mobile micro-learning can enhance work-related education, with a focus on lightweight, practical applications in learning-deprived environments. Comparative analyses are presented for mobile micro-learning approaches for smartphones and smart glasses based on recent studies, specifically examining their impact on learning and modes of interaction. Based on good practices of recent MML implementations, we present principles for implementation and offer lightweight proof-of-concept models for both handheld devices and smart glasses. This knowledge might be relevant for researchers, small and medium-sized enterprises, practitioners, and others involved in knowledge transfer.

Pages: 89 to 101

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2023. Used with permission.

Publication date: December 30, 2023

Published in: journal

ISSN: 1942-2679