In this chapter we will look at the other big use of mobile devices for knowledge capture: reflective logs and journals. For example, this is a key use of Moodle in apprenticeships and there are a number of activities in Moodle that can be used for keeping reflective logs. These are ideal for mobile learning as reflective log entries tend to be shorter than traditional assignments and lend themselves well to production on a tablet or even a smartphone, especially as the apprentice is very likely to be in a mobile environment in their workplace. Consumption of reflective logs is also perfect for both smartphone and tablet devices as these shorter posts tend to be readable in less than 5 minutes.
Many institutions use Moodle coupled with an ePortfolio tool, such as Mahara or Onefile, to manage apprenticeship programs. There are also additional books on ePortfolio tools like Mahara by Packt Publishing should you wish to investigate...