Synthesis Quest: Mobile/Personal Learning

1. Synthesis Quest
Mobile/Personal Learning
By Ashley-Nicole Cortez
ITEC 299
Ashley-Nicole Cortez

2. Before we begin…
 For this project our focus will be on mobile/personal
learning and how effectively the technology engaged
our learning preferences.
 We will be focusing on…
 Exploring technology for learning
 Synthesizing the experience
 How you’ll use it in the future
Ashley-Nicole Cortez

3. Which Technologies I Explored…
• iPod classic
• Focused mainly on verbal and
reflective learning
• iPad
• Focused mainly on active and
visual learning
• Microblogging (Twitter)
• Focused on active learning
Ashley-Nicole Cortez

4. Exploring the technology…
 iPod (Least effective for Learning)
 Audio lectures for classes
 Audiobooks for assigned readings
 iPad (Most effective for learning)
 Apps make it easy to customize learning experience
 Flashcard apps help better study habits
 Mental Case
 Virtual textbooks keeps you portable
 Microblogging with Twitter
 Twitter #’s give broad overview of a topic
 News and messages posted in real time
 Allows commenting and interaction with others
Ashley-Nicole Cortez

5. Synthesize the experience…
 What worked and why?
 iPad
1. Portability
2. Ease of Use
3. Touch capabilities
 Microblogging
1. Immediate response
2. Current information
3. Feedback capabilities
 What didn’t work and why?
 iPod
1. Lack of visuals
2. No internet access
3. Focused too heavily on audio/verbal learning
Ashley-Nicole Cortez

6. In the future…
 The iPad
 I foresee heavy usage of this technology for learning because
of its:
 Educational Apps
 Internet Access
 Portability
 Using Twitter
 Has the following educational and real world applications:
 Connects you with other students
 Offers feedback and access to info on current events
 Can be used by businesses to notify you of job opportunities
Ashley-Nicole Cortez