Mobile LearningNew tools for a new curriculum

John Sloan

Delphian eLearning

What are we going to do

What do we know about mobile learning

What are the devices

Where can I find out more

What are some tools

What can we do

What does the research tell us

What are Mobile DevicesIt Must Be Cool

Small enough to be carried around

Instant on

Wireless connectivity

Compatible with existing infrastructure

Affordable

High screen resolution

Enough battery life to last a school day

Robust enough for everyday use

Ability to browse the net

The Mobiles

What are we going to do

What do we know about mobile learning

What are the devices

Where can I find out more

What are some tools

What can we do

What does the research tell us

What are Mobile DevicesIt Must Be Cool

Small enough to be carried around

Instant on

Wireless connectivity

Compatible with existing infrastructure

Affordable

High screen resolution

Enough battery life to last a school day

Robust enough for everyday use

Ability to browse the net

The Mobiles

What are Mobile DevicesIt Must Be Cool

Small enough to be carried around

Instant on

Wireless connectivity

Compatible with existing infrastructure

Affordable

High screen resolution

Enough battery life to last a school day

Robust enough for everyday use

Ability to browse the net

The Mobiles

The Mobiles

Whatrsquos on the horizon The Horizon Report Technologies to Watch

K-12 Report 2010

bull Cloud computing

bull Collaborative environments

bull Game based learning

bull Mobiles

bull Augmented reality

bull Flexible displays

httpwwwnmcorgpdf2010-Horizon-Report-K12pdf

Aust-NZ Report 2010

bull E-books

bull Mobiles

bull Augmented reality

bull Open content

bull Gesture based computing

bull Visual data analysis

httpwwwnmcorgpdf2010-Horizon-Report-ANZpdf

Mobile learning

lsquolearning in a more personalised way handing over more control to the learners themselvesrsquo

lsquodisruptive learning(Stead 2006)

lsquoholds and heightens student interest engages students in learning and provides yet another

means for expressive and receptive literacy(Dogeby 2007)

The Research

lsquoa small cleverly designed handheld game can significantly enhance learner performance in mental maths as well as having a positive impact on other aspects of classroom lifersquo

(Robertson 2009)

lsquomobile devices can have a positive impact on learning experiences for both educators and studentsrsquo

(McFarlane Triggsamp Yee 2008 Ng amp Nicholas 2009)

lsquoSchools with one-to-one computing programs have fewer discipline problems lower dropout rates and higher rates of college attendance than schools with a higher ratio of students to computershellipbut for one-to-one programs to boost student achievement as well they must be properly implementedrsquo

Project Red (Revolutionizing Education) June 2010

New research

(ed Wan Ng 2010)

Chapter 12

Imagine Mobile Learning in your Pocket

Cecilie Murray Delphian eLearning

httpwwwigi-globalcombookstoreTitleDetailsaspxTitleId=41770

Mobile learning

lsquolearning in a more personalised way handing over more control to the learners themselvesrsquo

lsquodisruptive learning(Stead 2006)

lsquoholds and heightens student interest engages students in learning and provides yet another

means for expressive and receptive literacy(Dogeby 2007)

The Research

lsquoa small cleverly designed handheld game can significantly enhance learner performance in mental maths as well as having a positive impact on other aspects of classroom lifersquo

(Robertson 2009)

lsquomobile devices can have a positive impact on learning experiences for both educators and studentsrsquo

(McFarlane Triggsamp Yee 2008 Ng amp Nicholas 2009)

lsquoSchools with one-to-one computing programs have fewer discipline problems lower dropout rates and higher rates of college attendance than schools with a higher ratio of students to computershellipbut for one-to-one programs to boost student achievement as well they must be properly implementedrsquo

Project Red (Revolutionizing Education) June 2010

New research

(ed Wan Ng 2010)

Chapter 12

Imagine Mobile Learning in your Pocket

Cecilie Murray Delphian eLearning

httpwwwigi-globalcombookstoreTitleDetailsaspxTitleId=41770

lsquoa small cleverly designed handheld game can significantly enhance learner performance in mental maths as well as having a positive impact on other aspects of classroom lifersquo

(Robertson 2009)

lsquomobile devices can have a positive impact on learning experiences for both educators and studentsrsquo

(McFarlane Triggsamp Yee 2008 Ng amp Nicholas 2009)

lsquoSchools with one-to-one computing programs have fewer discipline problems lower dropout rates and higher rates of college attendance than schools with a higher ratio of students to computershellipbut for one-to-one programs to boost student achievement as well they must be properly implementedrsquo

Project Red (Revolutionizing Education) June 2010

New research

(ed Wan Ng 2010)

Chapter 12

Imagine Mobile Learning in your Pocket

Cecilie Murray Delphian eLearning

httpwwwigi-globalcombookstoreTitleDetailsaspxTitleId=41770

lsquoSchools with one-to-one computing programs have fewer discipline problems lower dropout rates and higher rates of college attendance than schools with a higher ratio of students to computershellipbut for one-to-one programs to boost student achievement as well they must be properly implementedrsquo

Project Red (Revolutionizing Education) June 2010

New research

(ed Wan Ng 2010)

Chapter 12

Imagine Mobile Learning in your Pocket

Cecilie Murray Delphian eLearning

httpwwwigi-globalcombookstoreTitleDetailsaspxTitleId=41770

New research

(ed Wan Ng 2010)

Chapter 12

Imagine Mobile Learning in your Pocket

Cecilie Murray Delphian eLearning

httpwwwigi-globalcombookstoreTitleDetailsaspxTitleId=41770

Our Research

bull how mobile learning might be used to increase engagement motivation ICT curriculum integration and effective learning in K-12 schools

bull action research questions focused on impact for learning in core curriculum areas literacy and media maths operations

Four research projects

bull iPodagogy 2007 iPods and video podcasting for learning

bull iPod Touch Project 2008

8 iPod Touches per class for literacy

bull Global Mobile Learning 2008-09

Two year project ndash Australia Singapore and USA

bull Nintendo DS for Maths 2009

Nintendo DS for student learning in Mathematics

What we found

Mobile learning

bull Promotes confidence and independence regardless of year level and age

bull Promotes peer coaching and developing activities for each other

bull Important in encouraging ESL learners reluctant learners (at riskdisengaged)

bull Improves attendance more active participation in class

bull Promotes better preparation and organisation for class

bull Supports more regular completion of school work and homework

bull Stimulates enjoyment in learninghelliplsquofunrsquo activity

bull Greater interaction (amp writing) from boys in particular in blogs podcasts and web pages

bull Stimulates teachers and students to work creatively to improve literacy and numeracy

bull Student performance data ndash improves numeracy and literacy increases skills in teamwork interpersonal skills and ICT skills

bull Motivates teachers to rethink their pedagogy around the use of ICT and mobile devices

Research reportsiPod Touch Reporthttpdelphiancomauipod-touch-research-report

iPodagogy Using iPods and Video Podcasting for Learninghttpdelphiancomauipods-and-podcasting-learning

Global Mobile Learninghttpdelphiancomauglobal-mobile-learning-research

Good Practice TipsImplementation of Mobile Learning projectshttpdelphiancomaumobile-learning-articles

Four research projects

bull iPodagogy 2007 iPods and video podcasting for learning

bull iPod Touch Project 2008

8 iPod Touches per class for literacy

bull Global Mobile Learning 2008-09

Two year project ndash Australia Singapore and USA

bull Nintendo DS for Maths 2009

Nintendo DS for student learning in Mathematics

What we found

Mobile learning

bull Promotes confidence and independence regardless of year level and age

bull Promotes peer coaching and developing activities for each other

bull Important in encouraging ESL learners reluctant learners (at riskdisengaged)

bull Improves attendance more active participation in class

bull Promotes better preparation and organisation for class

bull Supports more regular completion of school work and homework

bull Stimulates enjoyment in learninghelliplsquofunrsquo activity

bull Greater interaction (amp writing) from boys in particular in blogs podcasts and web pages

bull Stimulates teachers and students to work creatively to improve literacy and numeracy

bull Student performance data ndash improves numeracy and literacy increases skills in teamwork interpersonal skills and ICT skills

bull Motivates teachers to rethink their pedagogy around the use of ICT and mobile devices

Research reportsiPod Touch Reporthttpdelphiancomauipod-touch-research-report

iPodagogy Using iPods and Video Podcasting for Learninghttpdelphiancomauipods-and-podcasting-learning

Global Mobile Learninghttpdelphiancomauglobal-mobile-learning-research

Good Practice TipsImplementation of Mobile Learning projectshttpdelphiancomaumobile-learning-articles

What we found

Mobile learning

bull Promotes confidence and independence regardless of year level and age

bull Promotes peer coaching and developing activities for each other

bull Important in encouraging ESL learners reluctant learners (at riskdisengaged)

bull Improves attendance more active participation in class

bull Promotes better preparation and organisation for class

bull Supports more regular completion of school work and homework

bull Stimulates enjoyment in learninghelliplsquofunrsquo activity

bull Greater interaction (amp writing) from boys in particular in blogs podcasts and web pages

bull Stimulates teachers and students to work creatively to improve literacy and numeracy

bull Student performance data ndash improves numeracy and literacy increases skills in teamwork interpersonal skills and ICT skills

bull Motivates teachers to rethink their pedagogy around the use of ICT and mobile devices

Research reportsiPod Touch Reporthttpdelphiancomauipod-touch-research-report

iPodagogy Using iPods and Video Podcasting for Learninghttpdelphiancomauipods-and-podcasting-learning

Global Mobile Learninghttpdelphiancomauglobal-mobile-learning-research

Good Practice TipsImplementation of Mobile Learning projectshttpdelphiancomaumobile-learning-articles

bull Stimulates enjoyment in learninghelliplsquofunrsquo activity

bull Greater interaction (amp writing) from boys in particular in blogs podcasts and web pages

bull Stimulates teachers and students to work creatively to improve literacy and numeracy

bull Student performance data ndash improves numeracy and literacy increases skills in teamwork interpersonal skills and ICT skills

bull Motivates teachers to rethink their pedagogy around the use of ICT and mobile devices

Research reportsiPod Touch Reporthttpdelphiancomauipod-touch-research-report

iPodagogy Using iPods and Video Podcasting for Learninghttpdelphiancomauipods-and-podcasting-learning

Global Mobile Learninghttpdelphiancomauglobal-mobile-learning-research

Good Practice TipsImplementation of Mobile Learning projectshttpdelphiancomaumobile-learning-articles

Research reportsiPod Touch Reporthttpdelphiancomauipod-touch-research-report

iPodagogy Using iPods and Video Podcasting for Learninghttpdelphiancomauipods-and-podcasting-learning

Global Mobile Learninghttpdelphiancomauglobal-mobile-learning-research

Good Practice TipsImplementation of Mobile Learning projectshttpdelphiancomaumobile-learning-articles

Why Mobiles for learning

bull Small handheld devices enable learning anywhere anytime

bull Convergence of innovations in mobile technology and social software Web 20

bull Young peoplersquos social use of technologies

bull For schools it means 11 is achievable

Good Practice 11 Learning

Good Practice 11 Learning

Mobile Educators Network

Slide to Learn Beginners Guide

Shepparton High School VIC

Hambledon State School QLD

Learning in Hand

iPad Implementations

httpepotentialeducationvicgovaushowcaseresourcephpres_id=659ampshowcase_id=65

Educational appsbull Relevant to kids

bull Use technologies that pervade their lives

bull Engaging for learning

bull Inquiry based constructivist content

bull High quality games prolong engagement

bull Kids can consolidate knowledge independently

Learning and Teaching with iPads

iPad Implementations

httpepotentialeducationvicgovaushowcaseresourcephpres_id=659ampshowcase_id=65

Educational appsbull Relevant to kids

bull Use technologies that pervade their lives

bull Engaging for learning

bull Inquiry based constructivist content

bull High quality games prolong engagement

bull Kids can consolidate knowledge independently

Learning and Teaching with iPads

Educational appsbull Relevant to kids

bull Use technologies that pervade their lives

bull Engaging for learning

bull Inquiry based constructivist content

bull High quality games prolong engagement

bull Kids can consolidate knowledge independently

Learning and Teaching with iPads

Learning and Teaching with iPads

App reviews

Use Twitter to follow the leaders

slide2learn mlearningedapps

Twitter

Australian curriculum app

Maths Apps

Spectronics Apps for Educationhttpwwwspectronicsinozcombloguncategorized201009educational-apps-and-resources-for-the-ipad-and-iphone

Australian curriculum app

Maths Apps

Spectronics Apps for Educationhttpwwwspectronicsinozcombloguncategorized201009educational-apps-and-resources-for-the-ipad-and-iphone

Maths Apps

Spectronics Apps for Educationhttpwwwspectronicsinozcombloguncategorized201009educational-apps-and-resources-for-the-ipad-and-iphone

Science Apps

Australian Curriculum

bull Select either the Maths or Science curriculum

bull In groups of 4-5 discuss the 3 questions on your handout

bull Take notes

bull Appoint a person to report back

The Questions

bull Where could you use mobile technologies

bull How could these enhance teaching and learning

bull What are some of the issues involved in using mobile technologies in the classroom

bull How will mobile technologies change pedagogy

Curriculum-driven content high quality graphics Monitor student progress online

A new model

Data from apps

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

Australian Curriculum

bull Select either the Maths or Science curriculum

bull In groups of 4-5 discuss the 3 questions on your handout

bull Take notes

bull Appoint a person to report back

The Questions

bull Where could you use mobile technologies

bull How could these enhance teaching and learning

bull What are some of the issues involved in using mobile technologies in the classroom

bull How will mobile technologies change pedagogy

Curriculum-driven content high quality graphics Monitor student progress online

A new model

Data from apps

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

The Questions

bull Where could you use mobile technologies

bull How could these enhance teaching and learning

bull What are some of the issues involved in using mobile technologies in the classroom

bull How will mobile technologies change pedagogy

Curriculum-driven content high quality graphics Monitor student progress online

A new model

Data from apps

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

Curriculum-driven content high quality graphics Monitor student progress online

A new model

Data from apps

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

Data from apps

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute

MATHSTRONAUT is a maths challenge app for addition and subtraction designed for Primary and Middle school students

PLINKERTON is a cybersafety mystery game that aims to create awareness for Middle school students about how to stay safe

online

ReferencesProject Red (2010) Revolutionizing Education One to One Institute US httpprojectredorg

McFarlane A Triggs P amp Yee W (2008) Researching mobile learning - Interim report to Bectahttppartnersbectaorgukuploaddirdownloadspage_documentsresearchmobile_learningpdf

Ng W amp Nicholas H (2009a) Introduction of pocket PC in schools attitudes and beliefs in the first year Computers and Education

Robertson M (2009) Innovative Schooling and Responsiveness to ongoing Global Change La Trobe University Melbourne

Stead G (2006) Mobile technologies transforming the future of learning in Emerging Technologies for Learning BECTA httppartnersbectaorgukupload-dirdownloadspage_documentsresearchemerging_technologiespdf

Metiri Group (2006) Technology in Schools What the Research Says Cisco Systems httpwwwciscocomwebstrategydocseducationTechnologyinSchoolsReportpdf

Dogeby (2006) Using iPods for Instruction Principals Partnership Florida httpwwwprincipalspartnershipcomiPodspdf

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