Engaging Non-traditional Students with Mobile Learning:

CUNY John Jay and Cleveland State University

Introducing projects - CSU

• Samsung Galaxy Tabs with Sprint data plans distributed to 2 sections of MTH 87 (approx. 40 students)

• Lecture Sessions were Captured (Mimio Teach and Capture)• Students could Access Lectures on Tabs or computer• Group Board for virtual tutoring

• 19 students, 2 professors, and 1 teacher’s assistant received a Sprint device with Blackboard Mobile Learn installed for the 2011 Spring Semester

• 11 EVOs were distributed for a technology course instructed by Adam Wandt & 11 Galaxy Tablets for an art course instructed by Bill Pangburn

Introducing projects - CUNY John Jay

Student Profile - CSU

• Deficient in Math• Unprepared for College• Only 40% of the students taking MTH 87 will pass the course• CSU is largely a commuter campus—students often work one or

more jobs while attending• High Attrition rate, only 28% of low-income, first generation students

graduate after 8 years

• John Jay College of Criminal Justice is an urban commuter campus of the City University of New York

• Internationally recognized leader in criminal justice, John Jay is a major training facility for law enforcement and public service personnel

• 15,000 + students at John Jay• Most students also often work while attending, many have families

Student Profile - CUNY John Jay

Goals - CSU

• Create More interaction between Student and Content• Create More interaction between Student and Instructor• Create More interaction between Students• Better Success in MTH 87• Higher Retention Rates

Goals – CUNY John Jay

• Evaluate Bb Mobile Learn in the classroom• Examine the advantages of students who have access to

smartphones• Increase Student to Instructor Interaction

Outcomes - CSU

• Success Rate– Galaxy Tab Sections=53%– All Sections=37%

• Attrition Rate– Galaxy Tab Sections=10%– All Sections=13.3%

Outcomes – CUNY John Jay

• “I believe that if Bb Mobile Learn were made to be a part of our program, more students… would be much more likely to participate in class assignments. Bb Mobile Learn is a reflection of the on-the- go student life.” – Sade, John Jay

• “Being able to read assignments through a mobile application such as Bb Mobile Learn makes it easier for students on the go who must work while attending school.” – Rodney, John Jay

• “Bb Mobile Learn made learning fun. I enjoy getting course information the same way I get all the other information in my life - via my smartphone.” – Kelly, John Jay

• “Bb Mobile Learn allowed me to access course material from work, where my organization usually blocks outside websites.” – Joe

• “Never before have I been able to have an entire course in my pocket.” – Adam, Professor, John Jay

Mobile in the Classroom

• Bb Mobile enters their world – meeting them, giving them a service on their level.

• Should lead to greater retention and satisfaction. Better academic outcomes will be more than a fringe benefit – hits the pot of gold.

• Where are we going from here?

Q & A

Thanks!

• Sprint

• Blackboard

Contact Information

Sam DiomedeSenior Instructional DesignerCleveland State UniversityCleveland, Ohios.diomede@csuohio.edu

Helen KeierBlackboard AdministratorJohn Jay College of Criminal JusticeCity University of New YorkNew York, New Yorkhkeier@jjay.cuny.edu