The document discusses emerging technologies and their impact on today's students based on a presentation given at an EDUCAUSE leadership conference. It summarizes trends seen in student technology ownership, use of technologies in courses, and student perceptions. Examples of mobile learning initiatives are provided and metrics for evaluating the impact of mobile learning initiatives are discussed.

2. Emerging TechnologiesToday’s Students2011 Leadership ConferenceJanuary 26-28, 2011 : San Francisco, CA Veronica Diaz, PhDAssociate DirectorEDUCAUSE Learning Initiative

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4. Agenda The role of emerging technologies in the learning experience Trends and challenges Student data Horizon ReportExamples

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7. Trends= “why?”

8. The abundance of resources and relationships made easily accessible via the Internetis increasingly challenging us to revisit our roles as educators in sense-making, coaching, and credentialing.

9. People expect to be able to work, learn, and study whenever and wherever they want.

10. The world of work is increasingly collaborative, encouraging reflection about the way student projects are structured.

11. The technologies we use are increasingly cloud-based, and our notions of IT support are decentralized.

12. ECAR Data = other “why?”

13. Technology Ownership Trends

14. Types of Computers Owned

15. Ownership of Internet-Capable Handheld Devices

16. 49% Total34% TotalOwners of Internet-capable handheld devices only.Accessing Internet from Handheld Device

17. Internet Activities from HandheldOwners of Internet-capable handheld devices only.

18. Core Technologies in CoursesTools being used in a course during the quarter or semesterof the survey (February to April 2010)

19. Web-based Technologies in Courses53%31%49%23%33%17%38%Tools being used in a course during the quarter or semesterof the survey (February to April 2010)

20. Instructors and IT in Courses

21. Student Info Lit Self-Assess

22. Student Perceptions of IT in Courses

23. At graduation, the IT I have used in my courses will have adequately prepared me for the workplaceStudents who agree or strongly agree

24. What do you think?How are the trends manifesting themselves at your colleges?How does the ECAR data compare with what you’re seeing locally?

26. Mobility

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28. ELI 2010 Online Spring Focus SessionMobile Learning 2.0: The Next Phase of Innovation in Mobility

29. Content Community Collaboration

30. Content Community Collaboration

31. Mobile technology is best suited for…

32. Tapping into the PLE

33. Content delivery is the low-hanging fruit

34. Rapid growth in mobile applications and their interoperability with other tools

35. The new tool in the toolkit

36. Challenge of ownership patterns

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38. Mobility Examples

39. University of Utah’s Anatomy AppMore Info: http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=092409-2

40. Mobile Assessment: MOCAMore Info: http://www.utexas.edu/academic/ctl/about/postcards/casestudy4_moca.pdf

41. Available at http://www.itap.purdue.edu/studio/

42. http://horizon.wiki.nmc.org/2011+Mobileshttp://www.delicious.com/tag/hz11+mobiles

43. http://www.delicious.com/tag/hz11+mobiles

44. eBooks

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48. The book works really wellThe book is the ultimate “reader”Inexpensive – You get free reader hardware with each physical book purchasedNo batteries neededVery durableSo simple a 2-year old could use itNo other user interacts with the physical content more than studentsHighlightingNote takingBookmarkingFlippingMultiple books a once

50. Reasons for Purchasing eBooks14% of students have purchased a digital product as part of their studiesPrice is the primary factorOnly way to obtain the textbook [out of stock, preference by the professor, custom PDF type eBook that the professor created for sale].18% of students who purchased an eBook did so because they enjoy the features10% of students who purchased an eBook did so because they had never used one and were curious

51. Improved Performance or EfficiencyBeing able to search for a particular word or phrase in the textbook has improved my efficiency in studying.I use my laptop extensively and take notes on it, so having a copy of the book on my laptop at all times helped me work on my class work whenever I want without having to worry about whether or not I have the book with me.No 10-lb book to carry around = epic win.Top 5 Current Features, as rated by students:Reading Controls (paging, zoom…) Finding terms in a bookCreating Highlights and AnnotationsReviewing previously created Highlight and Annotations Managing your Digital Library

52. Features Students WantSearch within and across contentAnnotation/highlight and sharing of notesDownloaded texts over online access - Flexibility of where and when they can access their books.Integrationwith other course content including lecture notes, professor guidance…

53. SReading on the go.Light studying Heavy duty studyingHome/LibrarySync through a common cloud (locker)Digital Content Ecosystem(cloud hosted digital locker)

54. The Reading/Studying EcosystemReader PlatformReaderTextbooksNote TakingEcosystemCommerce

55. Sharing

56. Messaging

57. AnnotationClass/Study NotesInternet/Other ContentCommon Interface, Format and Smart ExtractsContent ManagementInstructor SuppliedStudy Ad-ins Trade BooksPeriodicalsStudy Aids/Other Books

58. Digital Rights ManagementDRM is a necessary part of a full featured e-reading solutionMajor education publishers require a proven system of DRMDue to content’s high price and students shared interest, higher education content is under greater risk of piracyComponents of DRM Content distribution limitations Print limitations Copy/Paste limitations

59. Overall Research ConclusionsGiven the opportunity, students are willing to experiment with reading and studying digitally.When students do read and study digitally, results indicate that they find it as effective or more effective than studying with the physical book.When students do read and study digitally, their responses to usability of features shows that their expectations are high.Expect basic features to be as good as print experience (e.g., notes and annotations.)Also, expect that there are compelling features that go beyond what is feasible in the physical book experience (e.g., tags across notes, organizational capabilities.)

60. ConclusionsE-Reading in higher education is more about e-studying than e-reading. Evaluate solutions on the entire ecosystem Hardware , e-Reading/Study SoftwareAvailable Content Tablets and portable devices are currently satellites to a PC/Mac base. This will change over time. Constantly poll your students and faculty.Don’t over commit--this is going to be a longer transition than other digital media.

61. Future TrendsAs portable and tablet capabilities improve, so will their ability to support e-textbook content/platforms.Content trendsIncrease in smaller and specialized content Increase in multimedia contentNew distribution models including subscriptions, open source content, and institutionally-developed. There will be a blurring of lines between ereaders, LMS, and internet resources.

62. University of Notre Dame: COB

63. Students said…Like size, lighter than laptopLike speed, fast than laptop—instantly onMore convenient than iPhone—read/write emailHighly mobileLike having everything in one placeOpens attachments well

64. http://horizon.wiki.nmc.org/2011+Electronic+Books

65. http://www.delicious.com/tag/hz11+ebooks

67. Measuring the Impact

68. questionWhat are some items you’d like to measure in evaluating your mobile learning initiatives?

69. Mobile learning in a blended course: case study Source: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/38964563/Assessing-the-Effectiveness-of-Mobile-Learning-in-Large-HybridBlended

70. Focus Areas

72. Mobile learning in a medical school: case studySource: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6920/10/57

73. Context 57 students in cohort4-year Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery2 online toolsBlackboard InterlearnStudents had access to InternetCustomized software Info repositoriesSharing info within and between cohorts2 Research QuestionsIn what ways does ML support learning?What areas need development?

74. Content Access

75. Student Improvement Suggestions Better and more electronic learning resources more materials, especially audiovisual resourcesa more logically arranged VLEmore flexibility in accessing materialsGuidelines on managing the VLEImprovements to VLEStreamlining organization of information Reduced the number of clicks to access resources orientation for students

76. Central mobility at the University of MDSource: http://www.mobility.umd.edu/

77. Initiative Goals

79. Year 1175 students - ~40% iPhone/~60% iPod TouchWeekly seminars during Fall 2008Applications:Mobile PortalMyeVuClickersPre- and post- semester evaluations

80. Sample QuestionsHow would you describe the experience of participating in the media diary project? Please give specific examples to demonstrate your answer.Describe your use of technology to maintain your media diary. How would you assess the role of technology in completing this project? Please provide specific examples reflecting on the pros and cons of using or not using mobile devices to record your data.

81. Year 2Engaged faculty:Center for Teaching Excellence Summer Institute6 faculty fellowsCall for Proposals process4 faculty fellowsIDed specific courses: Comm, PE, JournalismBuild customized mobile learning experiencesSpecifically evaluated those learning goals Offered a mobile programming course

82. Mobile Tool UsesIntegration into the course/learning experience Communication with classmatesCommunication with instructorsAccess to course materials (syllabus, assignments, schedules)Conduct research Other activities (internal and external to institution)

83. App rubric Johns Hopkins University 10/18/2010

86. Quality mattersMore info: http://qminstitute.org/home/Public%20Library/About%20QM/RubricStandards2008-2010.pdf

87. Section 6: Course TechnologyThe tools and media support the learning objectives, and are appropriately chosen to deliver the content of the course.The tools and media support student engagement and guide the student to become an active learner. Navigationthroughout the online components of the course is logical, consistent, and efficient. Students have ready access to the technologies required in the course. The course components are compatible with current standards for delivery modes.Instructions on how to access resources at a distance are sufficient and easy to understand. The course design takes full advantage of available tools and media.

88. Review technologies and ask…What would be the ramifications and opportunities for learning if this technology were adopted?What kinds of teaching and learning engagements might this technology: make better or enable?If we decide to do a pilot, what kind of evaluation methodology can we overlay on the project to assess outcomes?What kind of additional research needs to be done concerning this technology?

89. 5 recommendationsCapture and analyze learning in context with consideration of learner privacyAssess the usability of the technology and how it affects the learning experience (PLE) Look beyond measurable cognitive gains into changes in the learning process and practiceConsider organizational issues in the adoption of mobile learning practice and its integration with existing practicesSpan the lifecycle of the mobile learning innovation that is evaluated, from conception to full deployment and beyond

90. questionsWhat are your challenges/opportunities in mobile learning? What research in this area might be useful to the community to further mobility?