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Proximity-Based Learning

By David Vogt on December 28, 2019

There are a variety of technologies, including Beacons, NFC, RFID, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, QR codes, GPS, etc, that enable learners to access location-specific learning content and experiences via mobile devices based.  For example, Beacons allow a mobile device to determine when it has entered or left an area, along with an estimation of proximity to a Beacon, in order that an otherwise-invisible learning experience may be staged for learners within that area.  Commercial applications for cities, malls, and theme parks are popping up everywhere, implying that this horizon is ready for learning as well.

Opportunity Statement: Beacons push content to the learner based on time, location and application. They are a low cost solution for implementing context-aware engagement and providing real-world interaction in a variety of learning settings.

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http://elearningindustry.com/using-ble-beacons-in-mobile-learning

http://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/11-helpful-ways-beacons-are-changing-education

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12 Jan Posted on Proximity-Based Learning

It's like Google Expeditions VR but in real life! I like this idea for a surreptitious reason: with beacons around, it might remove a tedious aspect of my job - that of taking and tracking attendance. If students could not only learn from the assistance of contextual beacons or access points, but also check in at those points and have the data be tracked by school-based AI, we could not only make the job of the teacher easier, but have more reliable data with which to make hypotheses and show associations.

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christopher spanis @cspanis

It's like Google Expeditions VR but in real life! I like this idea for a surreptitious reason: with beacons around, it might remove a tedious aspect of my job - that of taking and tracking attendance. If students could not only learn from the assistance of contextual beacons or access points, but also check in at those points and have the data be tracked by school-based AI, we could not only make the job of the teacher easier, but have more reliable data with which to make hypotheses and show associations.

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11 Jan Posted on Proximity-Based Learning

I think that Proximity based learning will have a huge impact on our functionality, infrastructure and daily lives. Now QR codes are often used as an extra "gadget" and its more annoying that added value often. However I think with automation and Beacons in our devices, I can image that automation will enter the next level. For example in supermarkets with scanning food and payments, there should be no counters and baskets anymore; it will all go automatically. Or for airports or check -ins, I think security controls and check-ins will become even more automated on automatically activated beacons. Commercial Applications, whereby in cities / shopping areas products are promoted to each individual based in customer data and behavior. Or whereby information, learning and engagement in the art / cultural scene will be automated by passing certain information activation points. This is not a stand alone technology and will go hand in hand with VR / AR / Mixed reality and AI.

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anouk tenten @anouk80

I think that Proximity based learning will have a huge impact on our functionality, infrastructure and daily lives. Now QR codes are often used as an extra "gadget" and its more annoying that added value often. However I think with automation and Beacons in our devices, I can image that automation will enter the next level. For example in supermarkets with scanning food and payments, there should be no counters and baskets anymore; it will all go automatically. Or for airports or check -ins, I think security controls and check-ins will become even more automated on automatically activated beacons. Commercial Applications, whereby in cities / shopping areas products are promoted to each individual based in customer data and behavior. Or whereby information, learning and engagement in the art / cultural scene will be automated by passing certain information activation points. This is not a stand alone technology and will go hand in hand with VR / AR / Mixed reality and AI.

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