120822 mobile learning (uhi)
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Presentation delivered on 22 August 2012 at University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, in collaboration with RSC Scotland.TRANSCRIPT
Mobile Learning and the LawAre you remotely interested?
Inverness, Wednesday, 22 August 2012
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About JISC Legal
• Role: to avoid legal issues becoming a barrier to the use of technology in tertiary education
• Information service: we cannot take decisions for you when you are faced with a risk
Have you heard of JISC Legal before?
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20% 20%
45%
5%
10%
1. Hello again, Jason2. Yes, fairly often3. Yes, used
occasionally4. Vague acquaintance5. What’s that, then?
When it comes to legal issues...
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0%
30%
10%
40%
20%
1. I’m confident2. I’ve a fair idea3. I dabble4. I ask others5. I hide in the toilet
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Why Comply?
• It’s the law• Confidence v uncertainty• Example• Reputation• Quality inspection• But risk management
Legal bill for defamation accusation...
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0% 0%
32%
68%
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1. They’ll do it for free2. 30p3. £34. £30005. £3,000,000
The Issues
Data protection (respecting privacy)
Copyright (using other people’s stuff)
e-Safety (protecting users)
e-Security (protecting the organisation)
The Difference
Not linked to place (mobile!)
Personal, invasive and pervasive
Own device
Combines access and communication
What’s the biggest issue about mobile?
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10%
29%
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33%
29%
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1. Copyright2. Data protection3. e-Safety4. e-Security5. Haggis
Think about mobile access/delivery when
choosing learning resources.
Top Tip 1
Do you have a mobile device with copyright infringing content with you?
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5%
26%
58%
5%5%
1. Can I call my lawyer?2. Maybe.3. I’m looking around and see
what option others are pressing.4. Yes.5. Definitely not, guv. Honest.
Ensuredata protection
awareness.
Don’t let techie enthusiasm run away.
Top Tip 2
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Ensure your e-safety policies and procedures
cover mobile.Ensure you have e-safety policies
and procedures in the first place.
Top Tip 3
Are you confident learners know how to report concerns?
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52%
19%
29%
1. Yes2. No3. Don’t know
Ensure your e-security and
acceptable use policies are fit for
mobile use.
Top Tip 4
Keep legal risk in perspective.
Have risk assessment procedures in place.
Top Tip 5
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What should we do about risk?
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0%5% 5%
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1. Ignore it2. Eliminate it3. Think about it4. Take steps to
manage it5. Run around screaming
Monitor impact and effectiveness.
Top Tip 6
Ask for feedback, provide support.
Top Tip 7
Are learners involved with development, review and impact of policy?
1. Always
2. Sometimes
3. Seldom
4. Never
5. Depends who’s askingSlide 22 of 27
Next steps?
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19%
13%
38%
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1. Go back and say well done!2. Start a conversation with
management3. Re-write a few policies4. Monitor what’s in place already5. Get further support6. Point at the guy over there and
say ‘his problem!’
25?Your questions
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with registration number SC015263.
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