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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.
Megan Smith

Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com - 0 views

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  • Elisha Garcia on 28 Jul 12
     
    Student's Quick Tools
  • Allison Longstreet on 28 Jul 12
     
    Open Reference Material
  • Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
     
    Reference tool.
Bri Ostrander

One Year or Less: Mobiles « 2011 Horizon Report - 10 views

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  • le accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices. Perhaps more important for education, Internetcapable mobile devices will outnumber computers within the next year. In Japan, over 75% of Internet users already use a mobile as their first choice for access.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 30 Jul 12
       
      This statistic is kind of unreal to think about. In just 2 1/2 years most people will use mobile devices to access the internet. I also think the Japan statistic is hard to believe.  Personally, I would prefer a computer to a mobile device like a smartphone or iPhone for internet access because of the larger screen and keyboard. 
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      It's hard for me to believe that mobile devices will outnumber computers within the next year! I think that a mobile device has benefits, but I am not sure if they outnumber what a computer can do. I understand that mobile devices are portable, but I would much rather work on a computer with a large screen that can do much more than a mobile device.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      It really surprises me that 80% of people accessing the internet will be doing it through mobile devices, but it is a very fast paced growing industry. Most cell phones now sold are smart phones or internet capable phones, so there will soon only be phones like that. The Japanese statistic does not surprise me because they are in the forefront of the technology world when it comes to cell phones, so I think they are way ahead of us when it comes to mobile internet capable devices.
  • es are available to more students in more locations each year. Educational institutions around the world are investing in the infrastructure that supports mobile access, sponsoring programs that provide devices to students who do not already have them, and commissioning custom mobile applications to serve their communities. Mobiles are recognized as advantageous tools for learning and study, and mobile offerings are quickly becoming a selling point for prospective students considering educational options.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 30 Jul 12
       
      Hopefully schools sponsoring programs for more technology will help to close the "digital divide". This way more students could access the internet and use computers for their coursework!
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 16 Aug 12
       
      I feel that the accessibility will work greatly towards narrowing the digital divide because mobile devices are much have more components built into one than a laptop. 
  • Bucks County Community College has developed a mobile application for the campus community. Early features focus on library use, allowing users to browse the library collections, map a route to BCCC campus locations, and communicate with library staff. The application will be expanded to include course offerings and other campus resources.
    • Allison Longstreet
      Allison Longstreet on 30 Jul 12
       
      This is my home counties community college so this is interesting to me. I don't have a smartphone so I haven't used it ever, but some of my friends who have taken courses there say that its useful for finding books and open computers at the library. 
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      I think having a mobile application for the campus is a great idea! I would love to have the convenience of my college resources at my fingertips! 
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  • The unprecedented evolution of these devices continues to generate great interest. They are increasingly capable tools for learning that schools often do not have to buy or maintain: virtually 100% of university students worldwide come equipped with mobiles
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      I find this to be a false statement/an assumption.  Mainly because I do know students who cannot afford a mobile device.  Instead they choose their education.  Maybe in a couple of years this will be true, however teachers can't assume that all students have access to all of the technology that is out there.
  • This application, designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch, is used to explore the 1610 English Canadian settlement at what is now Cupids, Canada. The application includes an interactive map, details about the settlement of the area, and historical information in a variety of media. Visitors to Cupids using the application can use the map to explore real-world locations of the original settlemen
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      More historical places should have an app like this.  This would be a great tool to use in a history class.  Especially in school districts that are struggling with money.  This would give those students an opportunity to go on a class trip without ever leaving their class!
  • Easy mobile access also means that the full range of networked information and applications accompany us wherever we go. The Internet is no longer something that is piped into homes and offices via a cable anchored to the wall; it is a pervasive, ever-present entity, accessible from anywhere there is a cell signal
    • Nicole Williams
      Nicole Williams on 01 Aug 12
       
      It still amazes me that I can access any information I want to where ever I want right from my phone.  Technology is rapidly growing and I see no end! I just hope that I'm still around when I see something even more amazing like maybe....computers in our watches?
  • Mobile and wireless data networks continue to evolve, supporting faster connections and higher bandwidth throughput; the forthcoming 4G network promises the highest speeds yet, and 4G devices are already beginning to appear on the market.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      It is crazy how cellphones just popped out a few years ago and now they are giving laptops a run for their money.
  • creating usable applications in a single semester; recent examples include games, a reference tool for birdwatchers, and an English-Spanish tutoring program.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      I wish I got to make sweet projects like that!  We had to make website and infomercials!
  • Another simple tool, Poll Everywhere, turns mobiles into personal response systems, enabling teachers to quiz students, assess their understanding before, during, and after a lesson, and reveal patterns of thinking in the classroom. Any mobile will work for these purposes; all that is required is the ability to send text (SMS) messages.
    • hillary gorgone
      hillary gorgone on 02 Aug 12
       
      This is a nifty tool and the fact that it works on a simple phone is awesome.  My parents don't pay my phone bill so I don't have a fancy-dancey phone.  There have been a couple times in class where other students were instructed to do something using their smart phones and I got left out.  Not all college students have fancy phones but they can still take part with this tool.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      I have never heard of this. This is a great tool for teachers to individualize their education plans by paying specific attention to their students and what they understand and do not understand. 
  • According to a recent report from mobile manufacturer Ericsson, studies show that by 2015, 80% of people accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices.
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 03 Aug 12
       
      This statistic is surprisingly believable. The way we access the internet has changed completely, and I think schools should capitalize on this opportunity to bring mobile devices into classrooms. I believe that students will learn better and get more out of a class if they feel comfortable using technology that is already familiar to them, such as their mobile device.
  • The potential of mobile computing is already being demonstrated in hundreds of projects at higher education institutions. At Ball State University, computer science students can study mobile applications programming, creating usable applications in a single semester; recent examples include games, a reference tool for birdwatchers, and an English-Spanish tutoring program
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 03 Aug 12
       
      As you can see, colleges and universities are already getting involved in mobile learning with the creation of applications for different uses. Imagine if teachers could create apps for their classes. Learning would take on a whole different meaning, and might help some students reach new levels of understanding in subjects if they could access information through an application on their phone.
  • Another simple tool, Poll Everywhere, turns mobiles into personal response systems, enabling teachers to quiz students, assess their understanding before, during, and after a lesson, and reveal patterns of thinking in the classroom.
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 03 Aug 12
       
      This is just another example of how mobile devices can be turned from a problem in the classroom (texting) to a solution (a hand-held quiz device). Quizes could be taken at any time, inside or outside of a classroom. Applications such as this show how successful mobile devices can be in a classroom, and how much they can help assess and enhance student learning.
  • Mobiles embody the convergence of several technologies that lend themselves to educational use, including electronic book readers, annotation tools, applications for creation and composition, and social networking tools. GPS and compasses allow sophisticated location and positioning, accelerometers and motion sensors enable the device to be used in completely new ways, digital capture and editing bring rich tools for video, audio, and imaging — more and more, mobiles encompass it all, and innovation in mobile device development continues at an unprecedented pace.
  • For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.
  • Mobiles allow very simple tools to be easily integrated into classroom activities with no need for involvement of IT or support staff
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      I feel that though this is a valid point, some teacher training and student guidance needs to be in place to make the most out of the technology available. Use not abuse.
  • Specialized applications are available that, for many, replace a standard web browser for mobile access. It is not unusual to use several different applications to access online financial information, read and contribute to social networking sites, check email, browse and upload media, and so on.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      Though web browsing is available on most phones, it can distort the image and view of the web page. With the many apps listed, it should also include education apps such as flashcards and Blackboard. Personally on my phone this aspect could be better and especially faster.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 16 Aug 12
       
      There are so many apps already available for every basic need one may have and now many devices are available to hold these apps. This fact will become a huge factor of mobile learning and how accessible it is. 
  • Mobile applications using locationbased data and augmented reality help students discover historical information about places they visit on field trips.
    • Megan Smith
      Megan Smith on 07 Aug 12
       
      As a history major this is a interesting though to ponder and a useful tool for the classroom to bring history to life.
  • The number of mobile devices produced and purchased each year continues to grow, and the new devices like the iPad and its counterparts are expanding our notions of portability. With increased screen real estate, battery life, and input options, these new mobile devices have rapidly become a viable alternative to heavier, more expensive laptop computers
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      It isn't surprising that the number of smartphones and tablets being sold is increasing.  The portability of these devices makes them easy to carry and easy to use almost anywhere.  I believe that as the number of smartphones and tablets being sold continues to increase even more, they will become a bigger part of every aspect of our lives, including education.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      There is a lot of hype about smart phones and tablets, so the increase in sales of these devices is not surprising. As these devices become cheaper to make, more people will be able to afford them, and people will have more capabilities of accessing internet on the go.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      It isn't surprising that the number of smartphones and tablets being sold is increasing.  The portability of these devices makes them easy to carry and easy to use almost anywhere.  I believe that as the number of smartphones and tablets being sold continues to increase even more, they will become a bigger part of every aspect of our lives, including education.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 16 Aug 12
       
      I would much rather carry around a tablet or a smartphone than a laptop. Plus, smartphones and tablets are cheaper than laptops!
  • Reference applications assist students studying chemical formulae, allowing them to review and take notes on what they learn, visualize 3D structures, see the reactions taking place
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      I believe that this is a great exanple of how tablets could be used to enhance learning in high schools. Chemistry is a course that includes a lot of information and I believe that being able to review and visualize aspects of the course could be very helpful.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      I believe that this is a great exanple of how tablets could be used to enhance learning in high schools. Chemistry is a course that includes a lot of information and I believe that being able to review and visualize aspects of the course could be very helpful.
  • Tasks that once were gathered into a single piece of software — the web browser — are now distributed among many specialized (and optimized) applications.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 07 Aug 12
       
      Applications have made it possible to do almost anything on a smartphone or tablet. Instead of just being able to browse the internet, you can download an application for what you specifically want to do.  This could change the way we do many things.
    • Stephanie Williams
      Stephanie Williams on 14 Aug 12
       
      Applications have made it possible to do almost anything on a smartphone or tablet. Instead of just being able to browse the internet, you can download an application for what you specifically want to do.  This could change the way we do many things.
  • enough extra space to enable comfortable use over longer periods of time.
  • reading, watching videos, or to use any of the tens of thousands of Internet productivity and lifestyle applications, the tablet provides just
  • social networks, or other tools is needed, the smart phone fills the bill. For more involved web browsing,
  • It is not uncommon to find that someone carries both a smart phone and a tablet; when a quick glance at email,
    • kaylafurmanchin
      kaylafurmanchin on 08 Aug 12
       
      I see this every where! A few friends of mine  have both a smart phone and a tablet. In my opinion you do not need both. I would prefer a tablet with wifi capabilities so I could still connect to the internet where wifi was available. I enjoy the bigger screens that the tablets have to offer also.
  • the tens of thousands of Internet productivity and lifestyle applications, the tablet provides just
  • This shift in the means of connecting to the Internet is being enabled by the convergence of three trends: the growing number of Internet-capable mobile devices, increasingly flexible web content, and continued development of the networks that support connectivity.
    • Carolyn Reitz
      Carolyn Reitz on 08 Aug 12
       
      The trends towards increased mobile internet capabilities tell us that education is going to have to grow as well to be able to take advantage of the new technologies to deliver learning. Students of the 21st century will be highly skilled in these new technologies, so teachers need to find professional development opportunities to bridge the technology gap.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      This statement is completely true. I sometimes find myself checking my email on my mobile device, even when I am sitting directly in front of my laptop
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      Technology continues to be adapted to people's growing needs.  The convenient features that are added to already user-friendly products is explicitly for users who desire more time and ease with the technologies.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
      Bonnie Pietropaoli on 09 Aug 12
       
      It is unbelievable how many apps are available now. There is an app for almost every website and an app for almost every possible thing you may need to know about. 
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      I myself have never really understood people's need to carry a smartphone, laptop, and tablet, whether android or apple, all simultaneously.  A smartphone to me can replace the tablet and computer for use on-the-go.
    • A Jackson
      A Jackson on 15 Aug 12
       
      The wide reach of users that a single person can reach out to and interact with on the Internet via networks is constantly growing.  This is due to the fact that more and more people are learning to use online communities for their own purposes and convenience.
  • The impact of mobiles is being felt in every part of the globe and by more people than ever before.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      The use of mobile devices is not just prominant in American culture, but worldwide. This creates an oportunity for international learning through them.
  • As more people choose to reach for a mobile rather than sitting at a desk to access the Internet, our views and behaviors about that access are shifting.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      This is good and bad. We have more access to learning material, but this also feeds into our culture's instant gratification problem.
  • At Abilene Christian University, attendees at a recent performance of Othello were asked not to turn their phones off during the performance, but instead to use them to receive messages throughout the performance. Cast members behind the scenes sent messages to clarify Shakespearean language, share scene summaries, and interact with the audience through a live blog.
    • Bri Ostrander
      Bri Ostrander on 17 Aug 12
       
      This is AWESOME! What a cool way to integrate new technology into the arts and use new age resources to improve understanding of classic art. This could be used as students read shakespear novels at home with peers to help understanding while doing homework.
Carolyn Reitz

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    Online library for students and teachers to look up a wide range of reference materials.
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  • Arguably the first instance of mobile learning goes back as far as 1901 when Linguaphone released a series of language lessons on wax cylinders. This was followed up in later years as technology improved, to cover compact cassette tapes, 8 track tape, and CDs
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      It is interesting to see where mobile learning started and how far along it has come. In all of 30 years, mobile learning has changed from cassette tapes to having the internet in the palm of your hand. Who knows where mobile learning will go next?
  • Challenges Technical challenges include 1Connectivity 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 Social and educational challenges include 1Accessibility and cost barriers for end users: Digital divide .
    • Bryan Poepperling
      Bryan Poepperling on 04 Aug 12
       
      All of these challenges need to be taken into account when creating a mobile learning-based lesson. If problems occur, learning will not be as successful. As well, with all of these issues present, it is important that teachers have hard copies of their work as back up, in case the technology doesn't work.
    • 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.
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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.
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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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