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An Inspiring Outdoor Learning Model

EdMedia 2014

Johanna Salmia & Annika Michelson

http://youtu.be/QF7DypCOhPk

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From Innovative Idea to Learning Model

Main goal: To take mobile devices and mobile learning into use in a creative, collaborative and inspirational way

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MobileSummer School is based on PD Marja-Liisa Viherä’s Communication Camp model.

The model has been refined during 5 years

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Mobile Pedagogy

Pasi Silander, Mobile Researcher

http://youtu.be/ZGsJYvNHsZo

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Why so Unique?

  • Needs meet knowledge and technology
  • Hands-on, collaboration, peer support
  • Openness, common social media channels
  • Relaxed environment and atmosphere
  • Theme related informal social events
  • Having fun, happiness, sun, dance, twinkle, adventure, surprises….

Matleena Laakso

http://youtu.be/PnY9fg2mfuc

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Latest Technology…..

Mika Sihvonen, University of Tampere http://youtu.be/HgLajuq7dO8

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New Ideas, Collaboration, Networking

  • Feeling of know-how
    • Meeting of practice and theory
    • Concrete results
  • A collaborational experience
    • A spart to renovate working methods
  • An unique experience
    • Feeling good

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Arranging Requirements

  • Clear target, ‘participants learning path’
  • Pre-planning, creativeness, effort
  • Large amount of guides, supporting people to enable testing, evening program, practical work
  • No traditional learning equipment
  • Target orientated program, enough time & relaxed atmosphere
  • Technology know-how of devices and services
  • Openness in planning, marketing, realization and monitoring

Informal environment

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Pre-Work virtually (6 months)

Event authentically (2+2+1 days)

After work virtually (3 weeks)

Budgeting

Preparing the camp

Competition

Marketing, registration

Creative environment

Feedback

Planning program & theme

Groups, trek guides, camp leaders

Budget check

Staff, specialists

Common opening & closing session

Communication: referements & reflections in social media

Infrastructure: homepage, apps, channels

Hands-on sessions, sharing outputs

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Evening program

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Collaborative communication channels: web site, social media, automated sms

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Closing the camp

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Concept Works

  • Great participant feedback
  • Strong commitment of stakeholders
  • Portability of the model

MobileSummer School 2014: It’s a kind of magic http://youtu.be/6LAKXs3oO1g

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Model Applied also to

Different environments, different target groups

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HAMK Staff Days

  • 500 participants
  • New working model
  • Strategy related group videos

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Innovation Camp

  • To generate new business from preliminary ideas

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More Information

johanna.salmia@hamk.fi

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Next MobileSummer School

20.-21.5.2015

www.mobiilikesakoulu.com

Marketing video 2014 (http://youtu.be/h3n-nqv8-fw,

In Finnish)