ITSC
2009
mobile learning with J.Nalder

ITSC
2009
With J.Nalder

ITSC
2009
With J.Nalder
: Interactive responses #ITSC09
www.twazzup.com/search?q=Itsc09&I=all ITSCml
: Workshop resources
http://www.evernote.com/pub/jnxyz/iPhoneinEducation
BACKUP: ALI >ITSC09 group>conversations>emerging technologies

ACU vision for mlearning (2007)
How much of this can be done now that
iPhone-like devices are commonplace?

ITSC
2009
With J.Nalder
mlearning elearning
Where is your school at on continuum?
Where are you at on your journey?

ITSC
2009
With J.Nalder
WORKSHOP
1. Future citizens
overview:
2. BIG Picture
3. iPod Touch
4. Playtime
5. Tomorrow?

Future citizens: Kids today eh?
Jeremytai
Notorious d.a.v.
Bob AuBuchon

Bob AuBuchon
1. Future citizens
What’s he thinking about you as an educator?

Students fly a camera by balloon into the atmosphere.

Tullawong computer survey: Approx. 650 students surveyed
100
Overall %ʼs per Question:
90
1. Computer?
80
2. Use Computer?
2B. Use twice/w?
70
3. Internet?
4. Use Internet?
60
4B. Use net twice/w?
50 5. Mobile Phone?
5B. Internet on mobile?
40
6. Other mobile device?
30
20
10
Qs 0

2. BIG Picture
Students expect a learning
environment that accommodates
a mobile lifestyle, integrates
today’s digital tools, adapts to
individual learning styles, &
encourages collaboration &
teamwork.
- ‘A compelling model for the 21st-century:’
Apple Mobile Learning Solutions

Digital Revolution so far: CLOUD
A.I.
Semantic
web
Networks: ?
2015
Mainframe to Social
PC to Web P2P WiFi
Mainframe
Time:
mid-00ʼs
mid-80ʼs mid-90ʼs 3.0
W E B 1.0 2.0 Everyware
Notebook sales Ubiquitous
Desktop: beat Desktops computing
M.I.D.s
Laptops Smart Blackberry 4G
Palm
Mobile: PDA phones email Eee PC
1G 2G 3G
- converged access
Phase 2: Connectivity goes to cloud data /
Phase 1: Computing goes mobile
mobile - Mobile Safari, Netbooks, Networks / services
- PDAs, MP3 players, podcasting
- one use, stand-alone Web Apps, 3G wireless broadband
Virtual
PLE/ Primary
PLN Schools
Learner- Connectivism
mLearning
Centeredness: eLearning

“For many users, broadband mobile devices
like the iPhone have already begun to
assume many tasks that were once the
exclusive province of portable computers”.

A recent survey predicts that by the year
2020, most people across the world will
be using a mobile device as their primary
means for connecting to the Internet.
(www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/270/report_display.asp)

“Almost every Student carries a mobile
device, making it a natural choice for
content delivery and even field work
and data capture.”

Digital Revolution so far:
- Content?

User
content is
now king
ie. News
events sent
out by
twitter
long before
they are
reported
by old
media.

in any
where
any
where
out
in
out

3. iPod Touch

iTouch in
Education?

iTouch in Education in Australia?
“Preliminary research ... found students
were more willing to come to school, did
more homework and used their iPods
more than laptops or desktop computers”
- ‘Homework is fun on an iPod Touch’ www.smh.com.au

Louise Duncan
Shepperton High,
Victoria
“It astounds me that after using
the iPod Touch in the classroom
since last year, there are still so
many new ways it can be applied
to my teaching, & so many new
connections to be made with
people who are starting to use
them around the world”.
Biancia Kattanach-Firebrace, Cale McCartin and Mitch Taylforth (left to right) were
given iPods to use at school while completing year 8 at Shepparton High School.
Photo: Michael Clayton-Jones

Louise Duncan
Shepperton High,
Victoria
“With Studywiz Mobile students take tests,
access student galleries, download class work,
participate in polls, check their calendars, &
even join in class discussion groups to increase
the opportunities for learning in a safe,
personalised environment”.
http://www.europe.studywiz.com/?cat=42

Jenny Ashby,
Epsom Primary,
Victoria
“Teaching practices in the upper primary school have
been traditional and teacher-centred and we would like
to attempt to move to a student-centered learning
environment via the use of the iPod Touch”.

Jenny Ashby,
Epsom Primary,
Victoria
Weather App, calculators, photo viewer,
handwriting, literacy, etch-a-sketch
http://web.me.com/jenashby/iPodTouch_Project

6 Queensland Educator’s talk
about using the iTouch
“My experiences so far have all been positive. It really is
a natural tool for them to learn on. Main strength are the
simplicity of its design. It is easy to access apps and
children of all ages can access the apps”.
“My 3 year old daughter loves superpoke pets where
she gets to feed, clean and play with a virtual penguin. I
really think the ipod touch has huge merits for learning
in the 21st century”.
- Dawn Clark, Cedar Creek

6 Queensland Educator’s talk
about using the iTouch
“The most significant strength is its size, & subsequent
portability, which is important when considering devices
for integration. The device is easily managed, & can be
simply restored if mistakes are made”.
“I am seeing the rise of iPhones possessed by students.
By demonstrating productive use of the platform with
the iPod Touch I can teach students to use the device
they own in a more productive and effective manner”.
- Shane Roberts Gold Coast

With J.Nalder
4. Playtime

It is very possible to be overwhelmed/stressed by
capabilities of modern mobile devices

So relax with the Fluid app...

Each clue is solved using a
different app:
(Record answers with screenshot)
Scavenger Clue 1: 987-634 + 29 X 163 =
Hunt Clue 2: Time Difference between Paris
and Melbourne
Clue 3: Name of motor way near our
closest Apple store at Robina Town Centre
Clue 4: Temperature in Paris on Saturday
Clue 5: name a trending topic on twitter
(‘look under sources’)

Creating content on the iTouch
Review
Task 1. Create - Choose an App to review:
■ Twitterific
■ Evernote
■ Google Earth
■ myHomework
■ PocketPhonics lite
■ iFlipr flashcards lite
■ Writepad
■ Etc.
• In pairs, write a review for first time users
• Focus on ease of use, and applications for
Educators and for students
2. Share/Publish
• Twitterific - text/ pic screen - 140 characterʼs
• Evernote - text, screen pic, audio, handwriting
from writepad -> ALI
• email - jnxyz@mac.com

Will you still
5. support me
tomorrow?
no.

www.learninginhand.com
Tomorrow?

Tomorrow?
http://www.apple.com/education/mobile-learning/

Tomorrow?
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/collection.php?collectionID=714

ITSC
2009
With J.Nalder
Tomorrow?
jnxyz@mac.com
twitter: @jnxyz
http://ulearning.edublogs.org
www.qsite.edu.au
: Workshop resources
http://www.evernote.com/pub/jnxyz/iPhoneinEducation