Conclusions

While the first phase of the QR Cache project was a small-scale pilot of the mobile RLOs designed for the TPP MC-105 Hardware Components unit, the results do hold promise for future research and understanding of the effectiveness of situated mLearning approaches.  Future iterations of the DBR project are needed to verify the findings with larger samples, and to provide further RLO exemplars for instructors at CNA-Q.  Further research is also needed to more deeply explore the ability of such RLOs to reduce levels of transactional distance, and to create an optimal convergence of learner, device and social interaction activities.  Such research holds promise for moving beyond merely exploring the utility of mLearning strategies, and moving into their justification through connection to established learning theory.

Next Steps?

• Integration of the QR Cache mobile RLOs into the regular TPP MC-105 curriculum
• Further research with an expanded sample size, and additional departments / subject areas
• Partnerships to expand the research to other academic institutions and/or local worksites
• Development of an integrated mobile / blended learning strategy for CNA-Q 

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