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Bri Ostrander

Mobile Devices and the Flipped Classroom Model « The Mobile Learner - 7 views

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  • In the Flipped Classroom model, the sequence is flipped. Teachers record their lesson or lecture and post their recording online for students to access for homework. As the student works through a video in their own time and in their own space, they can pause to think about what the teacher discussed, to take notes, or can replay a section they did not understand. Also, as the instruction is recorded, students can go back anytime and replay video if they are I need of review. Then, class time is dedicated for students to practice their newly acquired skills with classmates and in the presence of their teacher who can observe their understanding or be available to answer questions or address difficulties. The idea here is to free the teacher to spend more time working directly with students.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      School has not always, and still does not, come very easy for me. I have a very hard time focusing in class and to sit and listen through a lecture for as long as I do is very exhausting. I feel as if I have to work twice as hard for my grades and this has always hindered my enthusiasm towards school. However, when I declared my major (PR) I was able to showcase my talents through online projects and open class discussions. We used technology and worked independently and come together to run through what we learned and had trouble on. This method works for students like myself and I am glad something like this is available.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Students should and need to start taking more control and pride in their education.  There are too many teachers and schools out there where students are getting the "easy" work and the teachers are working the hardest.  At the end of the school day, teachers should not be exhausted, if you are I feel that is a sign you did too much.  The majority of the teachers work is in the planning, not in the actual implementing and instruction, for those the students should take control and lead it.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      I love the flexibility of the recorded class. Sometimes, no matter how good your notes are, you still don't quite grasp a concept.  It is amazing to be able to rewind class and replay it.
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      I like the idea of a Flipped Classroom, however, it has to be created and utilized correctly. For example, a teacher has to do a thorough job explaining the material so that there is no grey area in the lecture. Also the teacher should readily check email and make sure the students know they can ask questions and communicate if they have questions on the lecture.
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      Actually, teachers will very rarely need to explain material except in the classroom often in just a one to one situation. There are too many sites like KhanAcademy.com that provide free access to already created learning materials in addition to all the pay sites that will pop up with instructional content developed by Instructional Designers.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      This would be useful to many types of learners. The student can go over the lecture as many times they need to in order to understand the content. This allows for a lot of flexibility.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I think that this type of lecture could be especially useful for students who like to think things over before moving on to the next concept.  Being able to pause the lecture allows for reflection time that is not always available in a regular classroom. Being able to replay parts of the lecture could also be very helpful, especially for students who might be afraid of missing things.
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      A flipped classroom could be very beneficial to some students. Students who need extra time understanding something in a traditional class could benefit from a flipped class because they can control what pace they learn at. I like the idea that the teacher is able to spend more time working directly with the students too, I think this will be very helpful for most students. 
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      I like how this model allows for students to take their time and finish their work at their own pace. Students need more time in class to collaborate with their peers and allow teachers to spend more one-on-one time with their students, and then homework should be a time for them to reflect on the lesson and organize their thoughts on what they learned.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      I think this is a great and potentially very effective classroom plan. I feel that too much time is spent talking AT the students in a traditional classroom. Now, they will be able to apply the knowledge they have learned from the online lectures to the activities they participate in class. This is also very helpful for learning material, because if you didn't catch what the teacher said in the lecture the first time they said it, you can rewind them and play it over...which you obviously cannot do in a traditional classroom. 
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I think that this type of lecture could be especially useful for students who like to think things over before moving on to the next concept.  Being able to pause the lecture allows for reflection time that is not always available in a regular classroom. Being able to replay parts of the lecture could also be very helpful, especially for students who might be afraid of missing things.
  • As a result, as educators continue to experiment with new and interesting ways to leverage technology to help their student learn, mobile devices continue to offer an effective platform for teachers and students allowing easy access to content, or in this case, access to lessons, that is available anytime and from anywhere.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      Allowing the student to have access the lessons at anytime is very helpful.  It isn't giving away the answers, the student still needs to absorb the content.  
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      This is just another example of how mobile devices can facilitate technology integration into schools. They can help make access to content easier, and available anywhere. For students struggling in a regular class, the extra help and access to content outside of class on their phones could be valuable to their success in the class.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      With allowing students to access lesson plans, teachers are providing another resource for students to gain knowledge and information. This extra resource could benefit all types of learners at any given time.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I think that allowing students to have east access to class materials at any time could change the way students look at education.  The use of technology could make courses much more exciting for students, and having the ability to access the information whenever they want could potentially help motivate them.
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      The fact that students can access the lessons from anytime and from anywhere I think is extremely beneficial. This will help the students who feel rushed in a traditional classroom. They will be able to work when they need or want to and at their own pace. 
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      Mobile devices are great tools to use in the classroom to help students learn. They can have access to content at their finger tips, and this can give them more opportunities to learn while on the go. It also provides an alternative delivery of content for students who are not the typical textbook learners.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      There are so many times throughout the day that I have free time that I would like to spend on studying or learning more class material, but I don't have my book or notes with me. If I could access my course material and lectures on my mobile device, I would be able to use all of the wasted time to learn more information. 
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I think that allowing students to have east access to class materials at any time could change the way students look at education.  The use of technology could make courses much more exciting for students, and having the ability to access the information whenever they want could potentially help motivate them.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      Using a technology students like and are familiar with not only motivates them to learn but also provides an easy way to learn while getting them interested and allowing them to personally connect better with the material.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      The growth of the use of technology in and out of classrooms is a wonderful thing. Our generation is very quick to learn about the latest gadget and to have something hands-on for students to learn from is beneficial.
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  • Students are not tied to the physical restraints of the classroom or time constraints of the school day and can use their mobile devices to connect with friends to discuss the material and gain a better understanding of the material before engaging in the practice activities in class the next day.
    • Elisha Garcia
      Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
       
      A method like this does not only put pressure on the students to finish everything before the class is over but it also helps to build time management skills. It  helps teach the students how to effectively use their time because as convenient as it may be for them, putting it off will only hurt their grades. This will be something the students can learn from an early age.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Using the mobile device in order to have outside classrooms discussions is a great idea.  I definitely feel that students would be much more prepared for the class the next day.  However, it is also hard for teachers and administrators to really monitor the use of those mobile devices.  I think that it would take much discipline and trust.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      Not being restricted to a class time is an awesome feature.  I am one of those people that's brain works best between midnight and 4am (it being 1:18am right now).  Being able to have my class time during this time works a lot better for me.
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      Not being tied to the physical classroom can be a great feature for students, but only if used correctly. Students have to be dedicated and follow through in watching and understanding the material presented to them. Teachers have to realize as well that cheating could be that much easier for students who aren't being proctored by a teacher that they would be in the regular classroom. Teachers must create the proper evaluation tools to make sure the flipped classroom is working properly.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      Not being in the physical classroom in this cause is a benefit, but could have draw backs socially for the students. Students need to be willing to work on their own for portion of the day and be focused enough to complete it. Assessment need to in depth.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      If students have the ability to discuss material with friends with their mobile devices I think they could potentially be more motivated to go over material before class the next day.
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      Students having no time constraints is a great feature. I for one like to take my time with my work, and I do not like being rushed. This gives the students flexibility and more freedom.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      If students have the ability to discuss material with friends with their mobile devices I think they could potentially be more motivated to go over material before class the next day.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      Not being tied to a classroom encourages students to take on a more life-long learning mindset. It also serves as a communication tool to connect the class and build positive community within the classroom.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 29 Jul 12
       
      I definitely have noticed that most of the online courses or blended learning courses I have taken were in a "flipped" format. It usually involved students interacting individually with material.
  • ears to me that this model attempts to combine the best that elearning and face-to-face learning have to offer. In
  • today’s world of ubiquitous access to the Internet, mobile devices can play an important role as educators experiment with this new model of lesson delivery. The strength of mobile devices is in it’s ability to offer users flexibility in access to content and in the Flipped Classroom model, mobile devices can provide students with access to both instructional content and to their teacher’s recorded lesson from wherever their are
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 29 Jul 12
       
      Mobile devices can definitely make it easier for students to finish course work wherever they are. This is especially convenient for people who travel frequently.
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      Too many times technology is used as "busy work" in order to give the teacher time to work on grading, or filling out paperwork.  Technology should be used to ENHANCE learning, at all times.  This is when both the student and teacher will gain the most.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      Cell phones are mainly frowned upon in school settings, looked at as distractions. With mobile teaching teachers could use a tool students already like and are familiar with to build upon their education.
  • In essence, the Flipped Classroom is a model inspired by, and made possible by, technology
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 29 Jul 12
       
      I don't think that a "flipped" classroom would be good possible without technology. Students would not have the means to find content outside of a textbook without a computer or internet access. 
  • It is one where technology helps to facilitate the instruction in order to free up time for student interaction with other students and with their teacher during the limited time they are together in their classroom.
    • Warren Faust
      Warren Faust on 04 Aug 12
       
      This is another example of the business world leading the educational world. The business community was using a flipped training method long before education looked at it.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      I love that technology helps teachers free up more classroom time so students can collaborate more and teachers can spend more time with the students on small-group and one-on-one situations.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      This is the best part of the whole concept, the fact that more time will be available for students to apply what they are learning and truly gain a better understanding of the material 
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      By combining eLearning and in class methods, I believe that the most efficient means of instruction is reached.
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      The super flexible layout of an online class is much more convenient to an abundance of students, allowing them to adjust their schedules and study time in accordance with their every day activities.  Learning at one's own personalized pace is better than learning at a group pace.
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      The only way that this method of instruction will catch on and be successful is if adjustments are consistently made when needed.
Bonnie Pietropaoli

Audio Expert - free online audio editor, converter and recorder - 0 views

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  • Stephanie Williams on 06 Aug 12
     
    audio editing tool 
  • Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
     
    Records, edits, and converts audio files. 
kaylafurmanchin

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  • Bryan Poepperling on 03 Aug 12
     
    Online Communication Tool
  • Stephanie Williams on 06 Aug 12
     
    audio recording tool 
  • kaylafurmanchin on 09 Aug 12
     
    This site is a helpful audio tool. Online teachers can use this website to record their voice teaching a lesson and then share it with their students. 
hillary gorgone

Audio Expert - free online audio editor, converter and recorder | Diigo - 0 views

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    audio editor, file converter and sound recorder
Bri Ostrander

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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