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Mobile learning ("mlearning") is here. Are you ready?
Imagine going back just a few years, and telling someone that in the not-so-distant future, pocket-sized devices would enable any individual to be a freelance photojournalist, to be a part of a movement to overthrow a government that has been in place for decades, to direct and produce movies that would be viewed by millions globally ... who would have believed you?
"Mobile learning is any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not at a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies."
There are many approaches to leveraging the power of mobile devices:
Mobile delivery of content, with students as the "consumers" of information. This is actually our LEAST favorite way of thinking about using mobile tools -- we feel strongly that powerful learning goes on through the creation process for the student -- but it is one approach, and can be valuable as a component of a broader mlearning strategy.
Students as active participants in creation of mobile content, using mobile devices -- outside of traditional class time.
Students as active participants in creation of mobile content, using mobile devices -- during traditional class time.
Here's how one local high school is using cell phones in the classroom:
NOTE: The list of uses for mobile devices entailed in this table is by no means exhaustive -- there are literally hundreds of thousands of mobile applications out there. Use a game like "Angry Birds" to teach Math & Physics, or use "Diner Dash" or "Sally's Spa" for Restaurant & Hotel Management courses. Twitter can be a discussion board, or a research tool. Be willing to explore, and to think outside the box!
Take a look at the following table (this table is identical to your worksheet handout). Which type(s) of activity are you interested in for you and your students?
Your job is to select AT LEAST ONE type of activity, then answer these two questions:
WHY would you want to use this -- i.e., what learning objective(s) is met?
HOW would you want to use this -- i.e., what would the assignment look like?
ACTIVITY
WHAT IS IT?
WHY WOULD YOU USE IT?
HOW WOULD YOU USE IT?
RESOURCES NEEDED
Polling/Classroom Response System
Students use cell phones as “clickers” to respond to class polls - data updates live as students vote.
IDEAS: in-class polls.
Any device that can send a text message can be used (the only charge to the student is the cost of sending a text message).
Instructor creates QR (Quick response) codes that contain information (Audio, video, website, contact info, etc.) that can be scanned with a mobile device.
IDEA: Scavenger hunt.
Instructor uses code generator site, such as QRstuff.
Student needs a device with an internet connection and a QR code reader app to scan the codes.
Presentations
Students create presentations (slideshows, videos) that can be delivered to the web, or to others’ mobile devices.
IDEA: Museum slideshow.
Animotofor iPhone/iPad allows user to create videos.
Prezi“read” app for iPad allows viewing of existing Prezis.
Other options: Powerpoint, Open Office, GoogleDocs
Mindmapping
Students create graphic organizers of course concepts, or of their own writing or projects.
Students can broadcast their video as they are recording (live streaming).
IDEA: Have a student report “on location” to the classroom from an outside site.
Qik (works with most smartphones and many tablet devices)
File Sharing
Access content anytime, anywhere, from any device. Share access with others.
Many “cloud storage” tools (such as Dropbox) are now available that will not only work with a computer, but also with various smartphones/tablet devices.
= works with basic cell phone (text/photo/video capable)
= works with Android
= works with iPhone
= works with iPad (wi-fi)
SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY:
Participants will work with partners or in small groups based on category of the chosen task (photos? videos? blogging? etc.)
Based on the learning outcome you hope to accomplish, and the chosen task to accomplish that objective, what will you need to learn about mobile learning and/or your device? Work together and learn from each other.
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT...
Is this activity for in-class, or out-of-class?
Logistics - will you and your students need to register for accounts?
Documentation/support for students?
Evaluation/assessment of mobile activity/assignment/project?
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS to help you with some of these tools:
EVEN MORE RESOURCES . . . feel free to peruse this list of past workshops, including instructions on how to use the tools ("missing" sessions are those that were later replaced with significantly revised versions, or were for tools that no longer exist):
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