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The Tennessee Board of Regents sponsors a project in "Mobilization & Emerging Technology" including the "Mobile Apps Resource Bank." Tens of thousands of mobile apps are categorized by educational function. Know a great app that isn't in the resource bank? You can add it for consideration/peer review!

This article is about Mobile learning: Positioning Educators for a Mobile, Connected Future. M-learing lends itself to new methods of delivery that are highly suited to the"just enough , just in time and just for me" demands of twenty-first century learners.

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Research on mobile technology in education

Research on mobile technology in education

Mobile learning: Provide an update on the development of mobile phone technologies with the potential for supporting and/or delivering some elements of teaching and learning. Report briefly on the work and key findings of the m-learning research and development project.

Key Takeaways A university-wide survey on students' mobile learning practices showed that ownership of mobile devices is high among students and that tablets are the most popular devices for academic purposes. The survey also found that mobile learning typically occurs outside the classroom, with only limited guidance from instructors.

In a new paper, Darrell West explains how mobile technology can transform learning and act as a catalyst for creating impactful change in the current system.

In a new paper, Darrell West explains how mobile technology can transform learning and act as a catalyst for creating impactful change in the current system.

Documentary explores the effect of mobile devices on various aspects of teenagers' lives.

UCF's Glenda Gunter discusses mobile technology integration in education.

Study by Candace Lacey, Glenda Gunter, and Jennifer Reeves on the implementation of mobile tech at two universities and in a pre-K classroom.

Create interactive lessons for mobile devices or use free or paid content. Great way to push out a lesson to iPads or other tablets. I have been using this for over a year with great success. Excellent reporting and metrics features.

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If you have tablets in your classroom this is a great way to create interactive lessons that students can view on their tablets. You can also purchase remade lessons.

*UCF NID Account Required* *Open in New Window may be Required* The article provides an overview of the process involved in envisioning, developing and incorporating mobile technology into the curriculum at 2 institutions of higher education and a public charter school. Topics discussed include the 3 projects for experiences envisioning, developing and integrating digital media and technology at the Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a prekindergarten class at Big Pine Academy, Florida and University of Central Florida (UCF)

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning is operated by a team of dedicated teachers located in Canada.

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Bring your own device (BYOD) and bring your own technology (BYOT) policies are growing in education and the workplace. Teachers are taking advantage of mobile devices for "m-learning," putting those mini computers in kids' backpacks and pockets to use.

Great example of the theory of connectivism in the classroom. This could be an upper elementary, middle or high school project.

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Edublog Awards Winners 2011. Lists winner and several runners up for various student, teacher, class, library, ed tech, and administrator blogs. Also recognizes other categories such as best mobile app, free web tool, most influential blog post, educational wiki, open PD/webinar series, and use of a social network. I would recommend using this page for resources and ideas for creating your own educational blog.