Is it becoming more difficult to keep students and parents engaged and informed of critical information? Discover how Blackboard Mobile Learn can impact teaching and learning and extend online learning by giving students and teachers access to course content, and the ability to view documents in multiple formats, post announcements (teachers), create discussion threads and posts, and comment on blogs and journals. Also, learn about Blackboard Mobile Central - a dynamic communication tool that gives students, parents, and teachers on-demand access to district-wide resources and essential information such as directories, calendars, lunch balances and course schedules on the mobile devices they already own.

1. Blackboard Mobile™ for K-12 – Teaching and Learning Anytime, Anywhere

2. A Fundamental Shift Is Underway Smartphones are the fastest growing segment in the cell phone market In 2009, Smartphones constituted 30% of devices shipped in mature markets That will grow to a range of 60-80% in mature markets in 2013 Early indicators show that mobile technology can benefit instruction Students technology expertise continues to grow

3. Mobile Devices’ Growing Presence By the year 2020, most people across the world will be using a mobile device as their primary means for connecting to the internet. –Pew Internet and American Life Project The mobile market has over 4 billion subscribers worldwide. –The 2010 Horizon Report, K-12 Edition Since 2005, ownership of portable digital devices has experienced double-digit growth among children ages 4-14. -NPD Group, 2008a 30% of children 6-to-9 have their own cell phone. –Sesame Workshop, 2007

4. Mobile Devices: Students have access to a variety of electronic devices © Project Tomorrow 2010

5. The value proposition for mobile learning - Perspectives of parents and educators © Project Tomorrow 2010

6. Parents’ purchase intent for educational purposes © Project Tomorrow 2010

7. Today’s student is different than just five years ago Active Connected Mobile

8. Who Am I? Elementary school students who are average tech users PROFILE 25% Use e-mail, IM and text messaging to communicate 54% Play online games 38% Participate in virtual reality environments 32% Share videos, podcasts or photos via the Internet 40% Have a cell phone 15% Have access to a Smartphone 28% Participate on a social network such as Facebook Source: Speak Up Survey (2008)

9. Who Am I? Middle school students who are average tech user PROFILE 80% Own an iPod or MP3 player 24% Own a Smartphone 46% Communicate with peers online for learning 48% Consider reminders and alerts on cell phone about homework and tests a benefit 48% Want access to schoolwork from anywhere 64% Not interested in what they’re learning Source: Speak Up Survey (2008)

10. Today’s Mobile Strategies Blackboard Mobile™ solutions are about giving your learners, educators, and community access to all aspects of the educational experience on their mobile devices.

12. Uniquely Branded and Customized for Your School or District

13. Drive Your District’s Mobile Strategy

15. Blackboard Mobile CentralApplication Options

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17. Blackboard Mobile Central Common Challenges: Are you struggling to keep students and parents engaged? Are you struggling to communicate critical information to teachers and families? Are you struggling to ensure the resources you invest in are being utilized by the families in your community? Solution: Blackboard Mobile Central Mobile Central is a dynamic communication tool that gives students, parents, and teachers on-demand access to district-wide resources and essential information on the mobile devices they already own.

18. Engaging the Community Blackboard Mobile Central engages the parents, students, and broader community within the district. So What? Students and parents are more likely to capitalize on resources provided by the district Families and teachers can contact anyone in the district easily Parents can engage and keep track of upcoming events, opportunities, and alerts This involvement can increase graduation rates and enhance student performance.

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22. Teacher and Student Efficiency Mobile Learn supports teacher and student efficiency through anytime/anywhere access to course activity. So What? Anytime/anywhere access increases ease of use and promotes increased interaction with the course. Teachers can disseminate information to their students quickly and easily Students perform better the more they participate in their learning. Increased participation promotes success. This can increase student performance, teacher retention rates & student graduation rates at schools.

23. Enhancing Curriculum Mobile Learn leverages innovative technology to enhance course curriculum. So What? Teachers create content once and deliver it on multiple platforms, allowing them to focus on teaching rather than technology. Students can access much of their Learn content in an engaging and intuitive way via a mobile device This can increase graduation rates, retention and teacher & student satisfaction at schools.

24. DemonstrationsMobile LearnMobile Central

25. Blackboard Mobile Learnin K-12: Case Studies

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32. BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE™ARLINGTON, VA • 21,000 STUDENTS FROM 126 COUNTRTIES GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12 “Mobile technology is changing the education experience because it’s making students realize that they have more power within their own learning. It’s giving them the flexibility to do things in multiple locations at any time.” Jeannine Richardson, Office of Instructional and Innovative Technologies

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40. BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE™BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NEW YORK • 650 STUDENTS GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 “At this point, offering a teaching and learning application on a mobile device is not a reaction, it’s about offering accessibility. It’s one additional avenue for kids and teachers to be able to access their learning environment.” Erika Beasley, CIO and Systems Manager

41. Take Your District Mobile in 3 Steps 1 2 3 Take Learning Mobile Today Blackboard Mobile Learn Purchase an annual license for Blackboard Mobile Learn and simply download the Blackboard Mobile Web Services Building Block so that instantly your students and teachers can access their Blackboard classes and organizations on their mobile devices. Engage Your Community Blackboard Mobile Central Extend mobile to your entire community with Blackboard Mobile Central. This stand-alone app gives your community on-demand access to essential community information, and can be licensed and implemented in a matter of weeks. Integrate Classroom & Community Blackboard Mobile Community Create a unified mobile experience with Blackboard Mobile Community. With a licensed version of Blackboard Mobile Learn bundled with Blackboard Mobile Central, you get a custom-branded app with all of the services your community needs, all in one place.

42. Future Directions

43. Learning In the 21st C. - Taking It Mobile This report identifies key findings from the Speak Up 2009 trends report and from interviews with innovative educators who are leveraging mobile devices for learning. Their stories illustrate emerging trends, implementation considerations and strategies for implementing mobile learning initiatives. This report is one of many in a series called Education in the 21st Century sponsored by Project Tomorrow and Blackboard K-12. http://www.blackboard.com/Markets/K-12/Learn-for-K12/Leadership-Views/Education-in-the-21st-Century.aspx

44. For more information please go to: http://www.blackboard.com/Mobile/Mobile-Learn/K12-Clients.aspx Contact: Todd Schmid, Regional Vice President Blackboard K-12 todd.schmid@blackboard.com Patrick Devlin, Blackboard Vice President Mobile Solutions patrick.devlin@blackboard.com David Small, Blackboard Mobile Evangelist david.small@blackboard.com