Work Process Oriented Learning via Mobile Devices – Theoretical Basics and Examples for a (New) Didactical Approach

Two problems can be identified which counteract the need for further training: On the one hand the clientele of skilled workers is not necessarily keen on further training. On the other hand the time and cost pressure within the sector does not offer any room for time-consuming further training measures far away from the workplace. This is why the project “Virtual Learning on the building site – (Vila-b)” was realized in cooperation with the project partners of the University of Bremen (Working group »Digital Media« of the Centre for Information Technology) as well as from the economy (Arbeitskreis ökologischer Holzbau e. V. and Claus Holm, pm|c). The project team has tested a concept which facilitated learning adapted to the occupational reality and supported by the advantages of digital media. The central didactical elements for the development of this further training course are the contextual and methodological orientation to real work processes as well as the use of digital mobile media which facilitate learning directly at the workplace. The present article starts with a description of the theoretical basics for learning within the work process and discusses the didactical elements which are necessary for work process oriented learning with digital and mobile media.