The document summarizes Miami University's Mobile Learning Center, which was established as a joint venture between various university departments to support the use of mobile technologies in education. The Center aims to disseminate best practices, provide support for software development and research, and coordinate activities related to mobile learning across campus. It outlines the Center's activities, including educational support, software development projects with students, and research on mobile learning evaluation frameworks and initiatives.

1. Miami University Mobile Learning CenterAjoint venture between SEAS, AIMS, and ITSDr. Jerry Gannodhttp://elgg.csi.muohio.edu/mlcTwitter: @miami_mlearning

2. “You Will” (1993)Miami M-Learning Center2

3. Ownership of Internet Enabled Handheld Device Among US College Student Internet UsersMiami Mobile Learning Center3Source: EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research, ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2010.

4. Technology in the classroom?iPad initiativeshttp://nyti.ms/eIN2Dphttp://bit.ly/fOVW2JNew Media Consortium’s Horizon Report calls for adoption of mobile technology in the education for both K-12 and Higher EdHow about the corporate world?Miami Mobile Learning Center4

5. Get out your phones!http://bit.ly/eUHiOk

6. What is M-Learning?M-Learning provides an experience that is:PersonalizedAuthenticSituated24/7 LearningAnytimeAnythingAnywhereTrying to meet students where they are and in a context that allows us to engage them anywhere and anytimeFacilitate active learningLeverages mobile platformCreates new opportunitiesMiami Mobile Learning Center6

7. ExamplesiPad AdoptionScience EdPurdue – HotseatUW Madison – ARISUniversity of Oxford – MollyUniversity of UtahACUMiami M-Learning Center7

8. More ExamplesHigher Ed – ListingBest(?) Apps For Higher EdHorizon Report ReportDelicious BookmarksMiami M-Learning Center8

9. Resources50 m-Learning ResourcesWhat Is Mobile LearningMobile Learning Examples from the UKMobile Learning OverviewMiami M-Learning Center9

10. Tools20 M-Learning ToolsMobile Tools for TeachingMiami M-Learning Center10

11. TrendsMobile Trends for 2020Miami M-Learning Center11

12. M-Learning Center OverviewMiami has established an M-Learning Center devoted to supporting faculty, staff, and students in the use of mobile technology for educationMulti-disciplinary effort involving SEAS, AIMS, and IT ServicesMiami M-Learning Center12

13. MissionTo capture and distribute best practices that utilize mobile technologies in support of learningTo provide coordination and leadership that establishes linkages between existing development expertise and educators interested in applying mobile technologies for learningTo provide faculty, staff, students and practitioners with support on the use and development of mobile applications through coordination of research and educational activities

14. MotivationUnify efforts in mobile space on the campusProvide faculty, staff, and students a resource for mobile learning and mobile computingSupport faculty by providing software development expertiseMiami Mobile Learning Center14

15. Activities of the centerEducational SupportDisseminate knowledge about best practices in M-LearningSoftware Development SupportCreate software for mobile devicesService and ResearchSupport research and outreach activitiesMiami M-Learning Center15

16. Outreach and CommunityMobile Learning Summit (Fall 2010)1.5 day eventOver 80 attendeesSpeakers from Cisco, Apple, IIT, Kent St., St. Mary’s, eTech OhioNSF CPATH Workshop (Fall 2010)20 attendees in small workshop formatAttendees both in-state and out of stateMiami Mobile Learning Center16

17. Outreach and CommunityKnowledgeWorks Collaboration (Fall 2010 – Present)Assisting in the creation of a recommendation for digital learning in OhioPresentation @ 2010 Lilly Conference on Mobile LearningOn-line presenceRecent article in Chronicle of Higher EducationTwitterMiami Mobile Learning Center17

18. Outreach and CommunityFutureContinued engagement with KnowledgeWorks on the policy projectPlanned Mobile Learning Summit for Oct 2011Professional Development workshops and K-12 Summer CampsMiami Mobile Learning Center18

19. Outreach and CommunityImpactCollaboration as a result of Mobile Learning SummitOhio Commission on FatherhoodZoo AcademyIncreased visibilityMiami Mobile Learning Center19

20. CoursesCSE 470 Mobile Application DevelopmentSummer 2011 (Pilot)CSE 451/551 Service Oriented ComputingSpring 2012CSE 448/449 Senior CapstoneTwo projects AY10-11 (See Projects Section)Miami Mobile Learning Center20

21. CoursesCSE 610 Graduate SeminarF’10 M-Learning Seminar; Project with KnowledgeworksSp’10 Mobile Computing seminarIMS 440 IMS PracticumOne project AY10-11 with Procter & GambleMiami Mobile Learning Center21

22. CourseImpactBuilt capacity to build iOS applications in order to support software development activitiesResearchSoftware ProjectsMiami Mobile Learning Center22

23. Research“App Development in the Miami Mobile Learning Center”, Gerald C. Gannod, Kristen M. Bachman, Glenn Platt, Jim Kiper, Robert Howard, and Micah Cooper, in Proceedings of the 2011 SMACK Workshop, May 2011.“An Evaluation Framework for M-Learning”, Gerald C. Gannod and Kristen M. Bachman, in Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Computer Supported Education, May 2011.“Integrating M-Learning into a Broad Context: Issues and Recommendations”, Gerald C. Gannod and Kristen M. Bachman, in Proceedings of the 2011 Mobile Learning Conference, March 2011.“A Critical Analysis of M-Learning Initiatives”, Gerald C. Gannod and Kristen M. Bachman, in Proceedings of the 2011 Mobile Learning Conference, March 2011.Miami Mobile Learning Center23

24. ResearchExternal GrantsResearch Buddy: Revolutionizing Undergraduate Student Research using Mobile Technology. (PI: G. Gannod, co-PI: G. Platt, Procter & Gamble, 2011, $10,000 total). This project is funded by a Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grant.Miami Mobile Learning Center24

25. ResearchFuture PlansGraduate Student ResearchPhD student in EHSEstablish connection with Google AppInventor teamSeek external fundingMiami Mobile Learning Center25

26. Software ProjectsMiami University iPhone ApplicationFunding provided by Student Tech Fee (65%), and University Communications (35%)First Released on Nov. 30th3,711 New users6,647 Total downloads (includes updates)Student DevelopersSEAS, SFACollaboration with ITS and University CommunicationsVideosMiami Mobile Learning Center26

27. HEARTifactsApp supports finding Automated External Defibrillators using Augmented RealityCreated for an external customerStudents part of capstone team consisting of:Computer Science/Software EngineeringGraphic DesignMarketingMIShttp://seasnews.eas.muohio.edu/2010/08/automated-external-defibrillator-aed-app/Miami M-Learning Center27

28. Software ProjectsSmart or SmashedAlcohol abuse prevention / intervention appResearch project in collaboration with R.M. Ward in EHSWork supported by EHS DeanIn-progress (slated for Early March pre-release)Student DevelopersSEAS, SFAMiami Mobile Learning Center28

29. Software Projectsmy MetroMUITDC Finalist Interdisciplinary project with students from disciplines across the universityReal-time tracking of Miami Metro busesEventual integration into the Miami AppIn need of long-term funding to deploy to full bus systemMiami Mobile Learning Center29

30. Software ProjectsAlumni Networking AppSupports alumni events on iPad (think modified “speed dating” format)Supported by alumni officeIn-progress (slated for Mid March pre-release, final pilot in Chicago in Late April)Student DevelopersCSE CapstoneMiami Mobile Learning Center30

31. Software ProjectsOther’s in progressResearch BuddyProctor and GambleUsing Cincinnati Zoo Academy as a testbedThe Everyday DadOhio Commission on FatherhoodMiami Mobile Learning Center31

32. Funding SummaryITS ($35K)Graduate Assistant AY 10-11 ($25K)Summer Salary ($10K)Software ($1K)AIMS ($15K)AIMS GrantSEAS ($15K)1 Course Release in F’10Project and Equipment Funding (~$40K)Student Tech Fee ($18K)University Communications ($5K)EHS ($3K)Alumni Office ($3.5K)Procter & Gamble ($10K)MUITDC ($3K)Miami Mobile Learning Center32

33. Plans for upcoming yearGovernanceInternal and external board for centerMiami App (mobile external) steering committeeFundingDevelopment / SponsorshipPersonnelEstablish stronger bond with EHS facultyMiami Mobile Learning Center33

34. Interested in Contributing?We are looking for:ProjectsExternal Advisory Board MembersFundingMiami Mobile Learning Center34