Introduction
Smartphones have long been an established part of everyday life—including in the professional environment. So why not bring learning there too?
What is mobile learning?
Mobile learning (also known as “mLearning”) describes learning with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It is not only about technical accessibility, but also about didactic adaptation to usage behavior on the go.
Learning happens where I am—not where the computer is.
—Daniela Müller, Learning Experience Designer
Why mobile learning is becoming increasingly important
- Over 80% of internet usage today is mobile
- Employees in sales, production, care, and service are rarely at their desks
- Just-in-time learning is only possible with mobile courses
- Many LMS platforms offer mobile apps or responsive views
Success factors for good mobile courses
| Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Design | Responsive, large buttons, clear font sizes |
| Content | Short, compact, divided into small units |
| Media | Videos under 2 minutes, no large downloads |
| Interactions | Tap instead of drag & drop, no hover elements |
| Navigation | Simple, linear course structure |
Mobile courses with Lessonator
Lessonator automatically creates responsively designed SCORM courses that display perfectly on smartphones and tablets. That means:
- No additional design necessary
- Media content is integrated in a mobile-optimized way
- Touch operation is taken into account throughout.
- Preview function shows the display on mobile devices.
Practical tips
- Use quiz questions that are easy to operate via touch.
- Ensure sufficient contrast and font size.
- Avoid large tables or complex graphics.
- Test the course yourself on your cell phone before releasing it
Conclusion
Mobile learning is not a trend, but a reality. If you want to make learning flexible and relevant to everyday life, there is no way around mobile formats. With Lessonator, you can create courses that automatically work on mobile devices—without any special knowledge.