Your mobile phone has become your premier source of technology - think how many times you use it for phone calls, messaging, directions and looking up news.  It's something that almost everyone has and everyone uses on a daily basis so why not take your training to the next level?  Implement mobile learning (mLearning) as part of your training program.

This event touches base on the core elements of mLearning - the design, challenges, trends and issues with creating and implementing a mLearning environment.  Special guest Nancy Munro will be assisting with all hands-on exercises during our group break out session.

Please bring your mobile device with you; we will be doing interactive exercises.

mLearning is: Any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not at a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile.

The term covers: learning with portable technologies including but not limited to handheld computers, MP3 players, notebooks and mobile phones. mLearning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies, and learning that reflects a focus on how society and its institutions can accommodate and support an increasingly mobile population.

About our Speakers:

John Piechowski, managing director of Northwoods Software will be presenting information and case studies on mobile web development and the mLearning environment. (www.northwoodsoft.com)

Nancy Munro, Founder and CEO of KnowledgeShift, has over 18 years in helping organizations implement and deploy learning strategies.  Nancy has worked with organization’s like Motorola, Eaton and Kraft as well as small to mid-sized firms helping them decipher how best to address performance challenges that align to their structural capabilities and revenue goals.  By leveraging the current technology and modalities, Nancy helps eases the transitions for her clients in order to maximize their current infrastructure with the integration of newer solutions. (www.knowledgeshift.net)

Emily Lenard, the Associate Director of Wired Wisconsin is currently working to build coalition membership throughout the state by hosting educational and networking events. She also frequently serves as a guest speaker for consumers, businesses, and organizations across the state interested in supporting an environment for innovative technology, high-tech job creation, and economic growth. Wired Wisconsin will be hosting a booth. (www.wiredwisconsin.com)

Dan Neesley, the past owner of Northshore Computers, will be bringing his iPad for the break out session. He is an avid Mac user. (www.nesley.com)

Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Speaker Presentation: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Questions and Answer: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.