m-learning in Australia
It has been a funny week ? I was invited, at very short notice, to present our mobile learning work to the Department of Education, in Australia!
(New South Wales, to be specific)
It was a real honour to be sent there. We spent 4 days working with schools and colleges, talking about our mobile learning authoring tools, as well as showcasing some of our more recent project work, like Bloom (mobile learning in the transport sector).
Wow ? what a place ? I like Sydney!
I didn?t have enough to time be a tourist (that will have to wait for next time) but I was there long enough to be reminded what thought leaders Australians are when it comes to distance learning. Very inspiring. Some serious logistical challenges to get support remote learners, and great opportunities for mobile technology to leapfrog current provision.
I hope to get back there soon - a mad flurry of visa organisation and flight booking meant that I didn?t even get a chance to catch up with the great Australian connections I have managed to make while in the UK ? sorry about that, and thanks to the DET NSW for the hospitality.
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