Adapt Your Course for Mobile Learning. 5 Key Considerations

Why sell courses for mobile learning?

Every business owner knows that for your business to be successful, you need to offer the right solution at the right moment. And in a world where convenience is key, mobile learning becomes the best opportunity for the course creators.?

According to statistics, mobile learning boosts retention rates by 45%. That means your course could help students hold on to nearly half more of what you’re teaching. And if you have Gen Z as your target audience, that’s a total bingo for you. Turns out 94% of them are already using their phones for education. They’ve grown up with this tech.

It’s second nature to them, and that’s why mobile learning just clicks with their style. They’re used to fast-paced, interactive experiences, so if your course isn’t accessible on mobile yet, it might feel like showing up with a flip phone at a tech convention.?

Besides Gen Z, let’s not forget that 30% of smartphone users are already learning on the go. They’re fitting education into their busy lives, whether they’re commuting or waiting for an appointment.

5 Key Considerations When Designing a Course for Mobile

So, if you you are ready to get your course on mobile, here are some things to consider.?

Keep the lessons bite-sized?

No one wants to wrestle with a 30-minute video or try to decipher a dense paragraph on a tiny screen. This is not how learning works!

Instead, break your content into smaller, manageable chunks. Short, focused lessons are perfect for mobile learners who are squeezing in study time during their busy day. You can add a? 2-minute video, a few key points, or a brief interactive activity.

And by saying, bite-sized, I don’t mean boring. Keep it engaging with clear objectives and interesting content that grabs their attention fast. The goal is to make learning as enjoyable as scrolling through their favorite social media feed.

Ensure? mobile friendliness?

Let’s suppose you are doing talking heads, and there is a supporting text there on your video. You need to make sure that text is readable on mobile screens. If it’s too small to see or hard to read, it’s going to frustrate your students. Check that everything is viewable without them having to squint or zoom in.

Also, if you’re including supplementary materials, consider how students will interact with them on their mobile devices. Can they easily download and save the files? And are those files in formats that work well on mobile?

Also, do not forget that we scroll a lot more on mobiles. So, make navigation easy, so the buttons are clickable and your interface is clear.?

Use mobile notifications and reminders?

Teaching on mobile can be a bit tricky. Mobile learners are easily distracted by incoming calls or texts, which can pull them away from your course.

Even if your students are all set to finish your course, they might wander off track with all these distractions. One way to bring your learners back to your course and get them through the course is by incorporating a reward system and notifications

For example, you might send a friendly reminder like, “Don’t forget to hit your daily goal!” or a congratulatory message such as, “Way to go! You’re halfway through the course!” You could also keep them in the loop with updates like, “New lesson just dropped!” or “Don’t miss our live event tomorrow!”

Don’t use heavy content?

If you load up your course with huge files, you’re asking for trouble. I mean slow load times and frustrated learners.

Instead, keep your content lightweight and optimized for mobile. Break videos into shorter clips, use compressed images, and avoid hefty downloads. Focus on delivering the essentials quickly and efficiently. That way, your students can easily access and enjoy your content without any tech headaches.?

Test your course yourself on mobile?

Next, grab your smartphone and test everything directly. Click through your course as if you’re a student. Check if the navigation is smooth and if there are any hiccups or tech issues.

Also, make sure your course delivers the end result you promised. Ensure the framework is solid, the path is easy to follow, and the learning experience is easy. If something’s off, fix it before your students see it.?

Of course, lots of things depend on your mobile app.?

When designing the branded app for our users we had this all in mind. Which means that you can basically?

• Get your branded app within a few weeks instead of waiting for months for your custom app development
• Establish a solid online course brand
• Have your mobile solution available on Google and Apple marketplaces without thinking of any maintenance issues.?

In case you need a white-label app, you can learn more about it here. And if you need more tips on organizing mobile experience, check out the full article in Uteach’s blog.?