M O O C S : IS THERE AN APP FOR THAT?

Patty Machun, Catherine Trau, Nadia ZaidFor Dr. Minjuan Wang & Jason Ng

Expanding Mobilegogy Through An Analysis Of MOOCs & iTunes University

MOOCS: Is there an app for that?

San Diego State UniversityMasters in Educational Technology

Etisalat BT Innovation Center’s (EBTIC)iCampus initiative

Expanding Mobilegogy Through An Analysis Of MOOCs & iTunes University

MOOCS: Is there an app for that?

Evaluates instructional design elements for mobile learning (mLearning) iTunes University (iTU) Massive Open Online Courses

(MOOC)

Expanding Mobilegogy Through An Analysis Of MOOCs & iTunes University

Expanding Mobilegogy Through An Analysis Of MOOCs & iTunes University

Why are MOOCs important?

Partnerships include prominent universities, educators & institutions

Cloud computing: technical and cost efficiencies

Background

BackgroundWill MOOCs make iTU obsolete?

This study Identified mLearning elements Described similarities/differences in

platforms Identifed effective tools offered by MOOCs

not found in iTU Evolution of the mobilegogy model

Background

Background: LTCS+D

Location, Technology, Culture, and Satisfaction (LTCS)

Overview of PlatformsiTU & MOOCs iTU

No uniform educational design standards for content Archives and distributes content Not always an all-inclusive course

MOOCs Each MOOC has uniform design elements Developed by instructional designers within each venture Designed to be an all-inclusive mLearning experience

iTunes University What is it? Manages, distributes & controls access to over

500,000 lectures, videos & books Content submitted by K-12 school districts & 1000+

universities in 26 countries

Educational Initiatives iBooks 2 provides students with interactive lessons iBooks Author: anyone can create textbooks App integrates course materials with iBooks, iCloud,

& other apps

Overview of Platforms

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) MITx Udacity Coursera

Overview of Platforms

iTU Courses Location- High Rating

Provide transcripts or captioning Students go out of the classroom Multiple forms of content available for use in various locations

Course Findings: LTCSD

iTU Courses Technical- Low Rating

Data capture Cross device compatibility

Course Findings: LTCSD

iTU Courses Culture

Globalized English Aids to overcome language barriers

Course Findings: LTCSD

iTU Courses Satisfaction- High Rating

Learner attention Real world applications

Course Findings: LTCSD

iTU Courses Design-Highest Rating

Effective use of audio Effective use of visuals Effect use of font

Course Findings: LTCSD

iTU Courses Courses with iBooks received highest

ratings in: Location Satisfaction Design

Course Findings: LTCSD

Finding suggests that electronic

texts can enhance online

courses

All platforms Strengths Weaknesses

Platform Findings: LTCSD

Technology Notification /communication system Cross device compatibility

Some features only available via iOS devices

Platform Findings: LTCSD

Culture All platforms provide transcripts All MOOCs offer closed captioning Udactiy and Coursera offer foreign language translations Voice to text and voiceover built into iOS devices

Platform Findings: LTCSD

Satisfaction MOOCs provide feedback MOOCs create a sense of community

Platform Findings: LTCSD

Design No significant difference inratings between iTU and MOOCs

Platform Findings: LTCSD

“The iTU platform can support many of the elements

necessary… for mLearning, but the platform’s potential is not being exploited

by most course designers.”

So…Is there an app for that?

Can apps make a difference?

Examples of apps to assist course designers Simple quiz design Resource organization People search Whiteboard

So…Is there an app for that?

“With the development of a design toolkit…iTU can not only avoid becoming obsolete, but

also be a more innovative player in the mLearning arena.”

So…Is there an app for that?

Mobilegogy

Mobilegogy

Uses principles of good design as a base

Adds elements unique to mLearning Fluid to allow for innovation and expansion

Take learning out of the class……and into the world!

Mobilegogy

Guides the designer to successfully tailor eLearning to

the mobile realm.

Inspires the designer to utilize mobile technology to take leaning out into the world.

Questions & Answers

Patty Machun, Catherine Trau, Nadia ZaidFor Dr. Minjuan Wang & Jason Ng

Thank You!