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  • Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
     
    Curriki is a wiki page built with input from educators around the world, all designed inside a set of wiki pages.
  • Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
     
    Curriki, the online education community, is building the first website to offer free, open-source instructional materials for K-12. We have thousands of free worksheets, lesson plans, exams, project ideas and activities for English language arts, math, science, social studies, technology integration and other subjects.
  • Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
     
    A site for teachers to connect with other educators and share curriculum, lesson plans, and ideas for interactive resources in classrooms.
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MoodleShare - Share, discuss and rate Moodles, Moodle Courses, Lessons and Digital Lear... - 0 views

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    Online Teacher Resources
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    Online Educational Resource
  • Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
     
    A sharing site for teachers who use Moodle. Teachers can share lesson plans, ideas, curriculum, and other tools for planning and implementing instruction.
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    Powered by the number 1 non-fiction media brand in the world, Discovery Education transforms classrooms and inspires teachers with engaging content and services that measure and improve student achievement.
  • Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
     
    A partnership program for teachers to supplement their science and discovery curriculum.
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    educational game resource 
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    Educational games for elementary teachers to use in the classroom to supplement the content of the curriculum they teach.
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    Online Activity Tool
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mLearning Is Not eLearning on A Mobile Device: Float Mobile Learning - 10 views

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  • An example of this type of training is a quick reference guide. Imagine a new salesperson who has just completed her company’s online sales training course. The course was comprehensive, covering a lot of material, including the company’s custom sales process. Now she is on her first sales call. Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact. This sort of just-in-time experience exhibits the value in making your learning content mobile.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      This is a very relate-able example. I have done this very thing multiple times. If I am going on an interview, I will arrive early and run through the company website, or read background information on my interviewer. Having this convenience is very beneficial in today's world.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      I think that this is a good example but I am not sure if it is "mlearning".  People make notes on their smartphones all the time that range from groceries to elevator speech advice. 
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      This is a very good example! I myself do this all the time, and I see others doing it also. I like to arrive to a classroom ten or fifteen mins early to review before a test, and there has been plenty of times when i forgot a paper to look over, so most of the time i just pull it up on my smartphone and go over it quick!
  • The point is the capabilities and features of today’s mobile devices are now allowing us to create entirely new ways of learning than previously possible. When you start thinking about your phone or other mobile device from this perspective, you’ll be amazed at the creative ideas that will start to flow and the many ways to enhance the learning process. The key in transitioning the learning objectives and content lies in your ability to assess the learner’s goals and understand their context and the delivery methods you have available to you as the learning creator.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      Again, being able to give every student a different path to learning is very smart. Not everyone learns in the same way and to be able to provide such a diverse amount of ways to teach is amazing.
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      It's amazing what we can do with phones and mobile devices today, and like the article explains, creativity and ingenuity by companies and instructional designers will continue to make smart phones a bigger part of mobile learning and learning in the classroom as well.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      Seeing how technology as progressed is quite outstanding. And with this growth and progress has come new ways to experience and facilitate learning. As time progress phones will become bigger and more powerful with more capabilities for everyday life and the classroom.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 28 Aug 12
       
      Seeing how technology as progressed is quite outstanding. And with this growth and progress has come new ways to experience and facilitate learning. As time progress phones will become bigger and more powerful with more capabilities for everyday life and the classroom.
  • The time span between when mobile learning actually occurs and the application of that learning is usually very short, often it is immediate. As a result, it is much easier to assess mLearning’s impact on both an individual’s behavior and the ensuing business results. In addition, because mLearning is less about comprehension and retention and more about easy access to the right information, Level 1 and Level 2 assessments are less important if the behaviors and results are appropriately changing.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      I like the idea of knowing immediately if something is making an impact. This goes with the ways of society now, and instant gratification is always appreciated.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      Getting feedback is right away is important to me, which can impact behaviors as this states. Easy and immediate access in the classroom transfers over to the world and everyday life as it changes from day to day.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I think the fact that mlearning gives immediate feedback is very useful.  Even if you are using mlearning in a regular classroom, students could respond to something that you posted during class and you could have an idea of what they know, right away.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I think the fact that mlearning gives immediate feedback is very useful.  Even if you are using mlearning in a regular classroom, students could respond to something that you posted during class and you could have an idea of what they know, right away.
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  • But mLearning, by its very nature, is untethered and can be done anytime and anywhere. In addition, the small screen sizes of today’s mobile devices means individual interaction sessions, and by extension, learning sessions are much shorter in duration. Individuals don’t want to spend an hour staring at their phone just to complete one learning objective. Instead, mobile learning is ideal for conveying smaller chunks of information that can be absorbed while waiting for the bus, standing in line at the grocery store or located on or around a job site.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 30 Jul 12
       
      I completely agree with this statement. I would not want to do coursework for a long amount of time on a mobile device because the screen is so small! mLearning may be simply submitting quick assignments or checking grades or email, not actual learning.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      I agree with author. I would not be able to complete a entire course from the small screen of my phone. The amount of time and effort that would take would not be worth it. For short term, easy assignments this would be beneficial.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I agree with this statement.  I think that mlearning should be used to supplement a course rather than taking an entire course.  
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      I completely agree with the author. A phone screen is too small to actually learn from. They are convenient for emails, or last minute short assignments, but it would be too hard to read lecture notes or big assignments off such a small screen.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      I definitely agree that using mobile devices creates an opportunity to be untethered and take learning on the go. I like that it breaks down information into smaller chunks for easier learning. I know that I learn much easier when I break down large pieces of information into more manageable to remember and learn pieces.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      I think this goes for more than just the fact that it is a small screen. I wouldn't want to stare at any type of screen for that long of a period of time. Plus, it is better for learning if you learn smaller chunks of information than large chunks at once. 
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I agree with this statement.  I think that mlearning should be used to supplement a course rather than taking an entire course.  
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I agree with this statement.  I think that mlearning should be used to supplement a course rather than taking an entire course.  
  • Assessment With eLearning the gap between when learning occurs and when it is applied in practice can be significant, especially when compared to mobile learning. As a result, the methods of assessment are very different for the two learning styles. While Donald Kirkpatrick’s four levels of learning evaluation are applicable to both eLearning and mLearning, the approach to evaluation is different.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 30 Jul 12
       
      I feel like as a teacher of an online course, assessment could be very difficult. It might be hard for a teacher to see if a student as fully comprehended the information, instead of just being able to retain facts and material.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Just like in a traditional classroom, how can a teacher be sure the student retained the knowledge?  Students completing assessments online are able to cheat much easily and could search for the answers.  I feel the only way to prevent this would be to create timed assessments and a variety of different types.
  • ontext is one of the key areas where mLearning is distinguished from eLearning. With eLearning, as with instructor-led sessions, it is critically important to establish the context so that the learner understands the importance of the subject matter. For instance, take an eLearning module about the importance of performing a safety check before using a piece of equipment. You would most likely start the instruction with a discussion of why safety checks are important and specifically how they relate to the particular piece of equipment being discussed. Once the context has been established, information on the actual safety check process can be presented.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 30 Jul 12
       
      Being able to convey the significance of some of the course content must be difficult for an online course instructor at some times. Figuring out how to effectively do this would take some time and effort.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      I like that mLearning can supplement eLearning through apps that are specific in context. You can break down a lesson and teach it through various apps so that the students learn each component of the content you are teaching.
  • The differences between mLearning and eLearning may suggest that one learning style is better than the other. They are both appropriate in the right situation.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      All students learn differently.  So just like a traditional classroom, online learning courses need to differentiate their curriculum and lessons jus the same.  Not one child or education will fit in the same mold twice.
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      In addition to meeting the needs of different learning styles, mLearning is available in many more locations and is more immediate.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I think the reason that there are so many different ways to deliver courses is because different ways work better for different material or even different students, not because one is better.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      I agree with this statement. Every student learns differently, just like every teacher teaches with different methods. The type of learning that a student engages in is whatever works for them.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I think the reason that there are so many different ways to deliver courses is because different ways work better for different material or even different students, not because one is better.
  • But a walking tour of Chicago that uses the GPS feature of your phone to point out and explain important landmarks based on your current location is much more engaging than learning about them at home sitting at your desk.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Again, for me it is really all about the equal access for every student.  As of now, and for a while, I feel that only the more priviliged students will be able to afford and have access to certain online applications and mobile devices.
  • is the time when learning is expected to take place and the anticipated duration of the learning session.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      This is great because it opens up the option of an education to people who don't fit the in classroom or elearning schedules.
  • if your doctor pulled out his iPhone to confirm all the side effects of a new blood thinning medication that had just been developed while he is readying to prescribe a new course of treatments for you
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      I think this might make me a little more worried. If my doctor felt like he had to wipe out an ipad to prove to me that what he is telling me about the medicine he just prescribed for me was correct.. That seems a little shady-- shouldn't he already know what the side effects are before he even suggests the medication?  It would make me questions the doctor's knowledge not look at him in a better light.
  • he differences between those two deployment paths are so significant that it requires a completely different approach to instructional design, graphic and user experience design and information presentation.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      The instructional design will continue to be an issue as we advance.  We constantly have to recode everything for every new device that comes out.  They should code an automatic re-coder or we'll never catch up.
  • The primary differences between mLearning and eLearning fall into four main categories: timing, information access, context and
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      I like how the article classifies four categories in which mLearning and eLearning differ, because they are two different types of learning, and use different platforms to get information across to users.
  • When taking an eLearning course on a topic, such as a sales training or a new product introduction, two key learning objectives are comprehension and retention. Because the information being learned will be applied at a later time, it is critical that the material be understood and remembered until it is needed. MLearning, on the other hand, is more about accessing information at the moment it is needed. This implies that successful mLearning is more about easy and convenient access to information and less about committing information to memory.
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      The level of information access varies between eLearning and mLearning; teachers need to realize this and create lessons with the proper objectives in mind. For example, a course on the civil war would be more suited to eLearning, because of the time and comprehension it takes to cover that topic. However, a lesson on the generals in the Union army would require less time and be more suited to mLearning, due to the smaller amount of information being covered.
  • Clearly we don’t use our cell phones, Kindles®, and iPods® in the same way we use our desktop or laptop computers, or even their technological predecessors, the book and the CD or tape player. So it follows that the type of learning that is appropriate on a mobile device is very different than what we do at our desk.
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      Of course we use them differently. We have access to them in places where we never had access to "larger" computer technology.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      I agree Warren, we can take these devices on the go much easier than larger computers because they can fit in our pockets or bags easily, and they are not cumbersome to lug around. There are also different capabilities for these devices, and faster programs for accessing them.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      I also agree. The only thing that I do not do on my mobile device is type papers. But, tablets have apps that allow people to write papers and do basically everything that a laptop or larger computer can do. 
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      We should embrace the differences in the uses of technologies and use them both to aid teaching in the way an individual student learns best.
  • The time span between when mobile learning actually occurs and the application of that learning is usually very short, often it is immediate.
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      People born after the rise of personal computers had their brains develop slightly differently and therefore are much better at multitasking and require more immediate information.
  • martphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact. This sort of jus
  • The course was comprehensive, covering a lot of material, including the company’s custom sales process. Now she is on her first sales call. Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact. This sort of just-in-time experience exhibits the value in making your learning content mobile.
  • Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact. This sort of just-in-time experience exhibits the value in making your learning content mobile.
  • a lot of material, including the company’s custom sales process. Now she is on her first sales call. Arriving fifteen minut
  • Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact. This sort of just-in-time experience exhibits the value in making your learning content mobile.
  • iving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact.
  • Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact. This sort of just-in-time experience exhibits the value in making your learning content mobile
  • a lot of material, including the company’s custom sales process. Now she is on her first sales call. Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call.
  • Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact. This sort of just-in-time experience exhibits the value in making your learning content mobile.
  • bile devices are being used for tasks that extend far beyond talking on the phone and sending text messages. The capabilitie
  • Context There is
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  • Arriving fifteen minutes early, she pulls out her smartphone and reviews a checklist of the 5 key elements of a successful sales call. Seeing that the number one element is to know the name and title of the person she is calling on, she quickly checks her notes and reviews the information about her sales contact.
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  • This type of learning would most likely not be appropriate for a mobile device. On the other hand, learning whether the Caesar salad or a bowl of black bean soup has more calories at a local fast food rest
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      I agree with this. There are many assignments that are just too large and not appropriate for a mobile device. The example they gave about looking up the calories quick is a great example of how mobile devices can be used! They make looking up something so simple!
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      I can relate to the manner in which we make use of newly developed technology.  I have grown up with evolving technologies, and I know for a fact that I do not use my iPhone the way I used my first flip cell phone, and I do not listen to my iPod the way I used to listen to my CD player.
  • Most eLearning is designed for the learner to sit at a computer and progress through a specified amount of material for a period of time.
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      I personally do not learn as well with this method.  The pressure of making a specific amount of progress within a given amount of time would prevent me from gathering all that I can from the material.
  • Individuals don’t want to spend an hour staring at their phone just to complete one learning objective. Instead, mobile learning is ideal for conveying smaller chunks of information that can be absorbed while waiting for the bus, standing in line at the grocery store or located on or around a job site.
  • Individuals don’t want to spend an hour staring at their phone just to complete one learning objective. Instead, mobile learning is ideal for conveying smaller chunks of information that can be absorbed while waiting for the bus, standing in line at the grocery store or located on or around a job site.
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      By definition, I literally can find myself involved in the mLearning process multiple times on any given day.  Not only am I quickly able to research anything I need, but I can look up virtually anything I may encounter on a daily basis that is new to me, so that I may further understand it.
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MLearning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 4 views

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    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      This is great because people can learn easier when they are comfortable. I cannot do work at home, or in a classroom. Oddly enough, I do most of my work at a Starbucks, or a Panera Bread, and at times, the library. At these locations, I can zero in on my homework and get it done quickly.
  • M-learning is convenient in that it is accessible from virtually anywhere. M-Learning, like other forms of E-learning, is also collaborative; sharing is almost instantaneous among everyone using the same content, which leads to the reception of instant feedback and tips. M-Learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small RAMs, filled with tailored learning contents. In addition, it is simple to utilize mobile learning for a more effective and entertaining experience.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      If I never have to lug around a textbook again, I would be ecstatic.
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 09 Aug 12
       
      The fact of M-learning being so flexible and convenient is really a great feature! Many people are constantly on the go, so this aspect is extremely beneficial. The fact that it also replaces books saves people a lot of money, because textbooks can be so expensive. 
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      This is very true. There are no extra materials that need to be carried around because everything is on that one mobile device. 
  • Mobile learning can provide support that enhances training in a corporate business or other classroom environment.
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  • Podcasting consists of listening to audio recordings of lectures, and can be used to review live lectures (Clark & Westcott (2007) and to provide opportunities for students to rehearse oral presentations.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      I've never listened to a podcast before but it seems kind of interesting. Personally, I would not be able to listen to the lecture and fully understand it. As long as I can listen and have a physical copy of what was said, I would be fine. However, that would defeat the purpose of the podcast.
  • One definition of 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.[1] In other words mobile learning decreases limitation of learning location with the mobility of general portable devices.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 29 Jul 12
       
      I think that the definition of mobile learning is a bit more expansive than this definition.  While it does mean that learning doesn't have to take place in a certain location, it also means that you have the freedom to learn without time constraints, and gives the freedom to learn through without the constraints of a textbook as the only source of information.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      I agree with Allison's definition correction.  One of the most important parts about this is the freedom.
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      I am surprised that the word instantaneous is not a part of the definition of mLearning!
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      I was not aware what a board spectrum this definition covered. The amount of freedom associated with this concept is a very positive attribute.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      Mobile learning does not limit learners to the four wall in a classroom. I think that it is very important to show students that learning can happen anywhere at anytime, not just in a designated school during designated school hours.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      I also agree with Allison, that the freedom given to learning is one of the most essential aspects to MLearning.
  • Accessibility and cost barriers for end users: Digital divide
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 29 Jul 12
       
      While mobile is a very positive up-and-coming type of learning, the digital divide is still an issue and needs to be addressed. Not everyone has access to the internet at all times or even in their homes. It is not possible for everyone to take online courses. So, while this may be great for some students, others may not be able to benefit from online learning.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      Not everyone can afford a mobile device, although they are a lot cheaper than computers. 
  • Outdoor Learning in museums or galleries with handheld or wearable technologies Learning outdoors, for example on field trips. Continuous learning and portable tools for military personnel.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 29 Jul 12
       
      This would be a great idea for field trips or interactive learning! This type of mobile learning would include using technology but still physically interacting with an environment and materials to enhance understanding.
  • M-learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies, and learning that reflects a focus on how society and its institutions can accommodate and support an increasingly mobile population.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Students as young as 2nd grade are already going mobile.  Either with the use of their own or with their parents/older siblings/family members.  So why not educate them through their favorite mobile devices anywhere at anytime? I love the idea, however, I'm not sure if I would personally like it.  The only concern I have is not being able to tightly monitor my students.  If there is a way to do so, then I would definitely incorporate it into my curriculum.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      With the advancement in smart phones by both teachers and students, mobile education allows for a more form of communication that is instant and allows teachers to create content away from their offices or classrooms.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      Smart phones are an easy way for students to access their their courses and communicate with their teachers and peers. Since this is quickly becoming a norm in society, I think smart phones will soon dominate the world of education.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      This provides an excellent oportunity for students to engage in learning as a part of a traditional classroom or on it's own. Students could learn this way over summer vacation, winter break or keep up with school if they are missing because they are sick.
  • No demographic boundary
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Technology is an expensive privilege.  How can we ensure that all students have the same and equal advantages?
  • The use of personal technology to support informal or lifelong learning, such as using handheld dictionaries and other devices for language learning.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Lifelong learning is definitely the end goal for all educational institutions.  A great start is definitely incorporating mobile learning into schools and the world.  However, like everything else there are policy issues and security issues that first need to be determined.  I would imagine that we would want our students to have access to all information, however we also want to restrict them from information that is not appropriate to their age.
  • Value The value of mobile learning[4] --Tutors commented on the value of mobile learning as follows. It is important to bring new technology into the classroom. It will be more light weight device compare to books, PCs, etc. Mobile learning could be utilised as part of a learning approach which uses different types of activities (or a blended learning approach). Mobile learning supports the learning process rather than being integral to it. Mobile learning needs to be used appropriately, according to the groups of students involved. Mobile learning can be a useful add-on tool for students with special needs. However, for SMS and MMS this might be dependent on the students’ specific disabilities or difficulties involved. Good IT support is needed. Mobile learning can be used as a ‘hook’ to re-engage disaffected youth. It is necessary to have enough devices for classroom use .
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      I think that these are great values for mobile learning.  It explains what is needed and what is expected.l
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 09 Aug 12
       
      I also agree that these are great values to know for mobile learning. More people need to become more aware of how valuable mobile learning really is. The importance of technology in a classroom is really increasing, and this values show why. 
  • Connectivity and battery life Screen size and key size[5] Ability for authors to visualize mobile phones for delivery Possibilities to meet required bandwidth for nonstop/fast streaming Number of file/assets' formats supported by a specific device Content security or copyright issue from authoring group Multiple standards, multiple screen sizes, multiple operating systems Reworking existing e-Learning materials for mobile platforms
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      I think that a lot of these problems are ones that we will always have with technology.  The more we advance things like access, speed, and operating systems will need time to catch up.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      I do have trouble with these if I want to access class files form my iPhone. Sometimes it gets frustrating when I cannot put certain text into reading mode, and I just give up and wait til I can go home and use my laptop. 
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 17 Aug 12
       
      I agree that these problems will always come with using technology. The problem with screen size and key size is adjusting with time, new smart phones and tablets are getting much bigger screens. Other problems that are listed are harder to overcome becuase it involves adding too much into such a little device. I believe though that each problem is becoming less of a problem as technology advances, with time I think the these problems will be cut in half.
  • There is also a new direction in MLearning that adds mobility of the instructor and includes creation of learning materials "on-the-spot, "in the field" using predominately smartphone with special software such as AHG Cloud Note. Using mobile tools for creating learning aides and materials becomes an important part of informal learning.
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      The fact that the definition of M-learning or Mobile Learning now includes smart phones attests to how prominent they are becoming in education. I plan on employing them in any future classroom that I have.
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      I don't fully agree with this highlighted section. Learners have always been mobile, they just never had access to the types of information they can get today while they are mobile. You could always learn while walking through a museum, but what you could learn was limited to written information available onsite and verbal information provided by a tour guide. Today in some museums there can be much more instiututionally provided information through electronic media, but the learner can gather information not available locally through a mobile device.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      I feel like the part of this statement that discusses learning aides and materials can be referring to APPS available on tablets and smartphones. This is a major strength to mobile learning because these apps help assist students with difficulties they may be having.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      I love the idea of using mobile learning for a learning aid. It would be an easy way of assisting students with special learning needs without calling other students attention to it.
  • portable technologies
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      Portable technologies are portable today because they are small enough to carry around and powerful enough to be of use. Someday the term portable technologies might mean glasses we wear with 3D holographic capabilities and the power of todays desktop computers, and years after that the technology might actually be embedded somewhere in our bodies with input and output ports connected to our nervous systems. It sounds really futuristic but if you look at the rate at which computers got smaller and more powerful with better and more intuitive interfaces over the past 50 years, it likely will not take that long to gert well beyond what we can barely envision today.
  • Testing, surveys, job aids and just-in-time (J.I.T.) learning
  • Over the past ten years mobile learning has grown from a minor research interest to a set of significant projects in schools, workplaces, museums, cities and rural areas around the world. The mLearning community is still fragmented, with different national perspectives, differences between academia and industry, and between the school, higher education and lifelong learning sectors
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      This is a impressive amount of growth and advancement. Though the mlearning community is not cohesive there is still the common goal to improve and facilitate the best way for students to learn in all aspects of life.
  • learning
  •   Huber, Sabrina (2012). "iPads in the Classroom". Book on Demand, Norderstedt, Germany. http://www.bod.com/index.php?id=3430&objk_id=793272.
  • Technologies currently being researched for mobile learning include:
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I am interested to see what the future holds for mobile learning.  Some of these technologies being researched seem like they could be especially useful.  For example, I believe that games and simulation for learning on mobile devices would be something I would like to see.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I am interested to see what the future holds for mobile learning.  Some of these technologies being researched seem like they could be especially useful.  For example, I believe that games and simulation for learning on mobile devices would be something I would like to see.
  • While many think of mobile learning as delivering eLearning on small form factor devices, or often referred to as eLearning “lite”, it has the potential to do much more than deliver courses, or parts of courses. It includes the use of mobile/handheld devices to perform any of the following: Deliver Education/Learning Foster Communications/Collaboration Conduct Assessments/Evaluations Provide Access to Performance Support/Knowledge Capture Evidence of Learning Activity
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      There are so many aspects of mobile learning. At first you might not think that something as small as a smartphone could be used for an entire class, but they can actually be used for a number of things including conducting assessments, fostering communication, and even delievering whole lessons.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      There are so many aspects of mobile learning. At first you might not think that something as small as a smartphone could be used for an entire class, but they can actually be used for a number of things including conducting assessments, fostering communication, and even delievering whole lessons.
  • Using the communication features of a mobile phone as part of a larger learning activity (e.g.: sending media or texts into a central portfolio, or exporting audio files from a learning platform to your phone)
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I find the potential of a communication feature in mobile learning to be one of the most interesting things.  If students are able to receive messages aboout different concepts that they learned in class, or even reminders about assignments, I think they could be more likely to be engaged by the material and participate in the class.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I find the potential of a communication feature in mobile learning to be one of the most interesting things.  If students are able to receive messages aboout different concepts that they learned in class, or even reminders about assignments, I think they could be more likely to be engaged by the material and participate in the class.
  • Today, any number of portable devices can quickly and easily deliver and support these functions. Cell or smartphones, multi-game devices, personal media players (PMPs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), or wireless single-purpose devices can help deliver coaching and mentoring, conduct assessments and evaluations (e.g., quizzes; tests; surveys/polls; and certifications), provide on-the-job support and access to information, education and references, and deliver podcasts, update alerts, forms and checklists. In these ways, mobile learning can enhance and support more traditional learning modes, making it more portable and accessible. Mobile devices can also serve as powerful data collection tools and facilitate the capture of user created content.[11]
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 09 Aug 12
       
      It's fascinating what portable devices can deliver. Technology is becoming so important in today's generation, and all the mobile devices have to keep up to date. People have been using mobile devices for mobile learning and the numbers will keep increasing because of the accessibility they offer. 
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      The key to mobile learning and its steadily increasing popularity is the fact that it can so easily be done on-the-go.
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      It is astounding to me the way that we are able to connect via the world wide web in this day and age.  Not only do we socialize using the Internet, but we teach ourselves and others things we would've never known.  The advancement of technology to the point where a teacher can hold class thru a Skype chat, or a student can conduct research for work almost instantaneously.
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      To me, the convenience of being able to learn on-the-go and utilize my tiny hand held computer has far more benefits than drawbacks.  Despite the limited battery life, I don't find myself needing a longer one all that often, and the screen is large enough for a single person to use comfortably.
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