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Mobile learning: Does it make a difference -VITTA Nov 2010
This document discusses mobile learning and provides examples of research and implementation. It begins with an overview of what mobile learning is and research findings. It then provides several good practice examples from schools that have implemented mobile learning programs using iPods, iPads, and other mobile devices. The document concludes with recommendations for educational apps and resources for continuing professional learning about mobile learning.
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Mobile learning: Does it make a difference -VITTA Nov 2010
- 1. Cecilie Murray John Sloan Delphian eLearning
- 2. Let’s talk aboutwhat we know What is mobile learning? What does the research say? Good practice examples Apps, apps and data Resources
- 3. K-12 Report 2010 Aust-NZ Report 2010 Cloud computing • E-books Collaborative • Mobiles environments • Augmented reality Game based • Open content learning • Gesture based Mobiles computing Augmented reality • Visual data analysis Flexible displays http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2010-Horizon-Report-K12.pdf http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2010-Horizon-Report-ANZ.pdf
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- 5. The Research Mobile learningis… ‘learning in a more personalised way, handing over more control to the learners themselves’ ‘disruptive learning’ (Stead, 2006) ‘holds and heightens student interest, engages students in learning, and provides yet another means for expressive and receptive literacy’ (Dogeby, 2007)
- 6. ‘a small, cleverlydesigned handheld game can significantly enhance learner performance in mental maths as well as having a positive impact on other aspects of classroom life’ (Robertson, 2009) ‘mobile devices can have a positive impact on learning experiences for both educators and students’ (McFarlane, Triggs& Yee, 2008; Ng & Nicholas, 2009)
- 7. ‘Schools with one-to-onecomputing programs have fewer discipline problems, lower dropout rates, and higher rates of college attendance than schools with a higher ratio of students to computers…but for one-to- one programs to boost student achievement as well, they must be properly implemented.’ Project Red (Revolutionizing Education) June 2010
- 8. (ed. Wan Ng,2010) Chapter 12 Imagine Mobile Learning in your Pocket http://www.igi- global.com/bookstore/TitleDetails.aspx?TitleId=4177 0
- 10. how mobile learning might be used to increase engagement, motivation, ICT curriculum integration and effective learning in K-12 schools. action research questions focused on impact for learning in core curriculum areas, literacy, numeracy, media, interpersonal development
- 11. Collaborative project co-funded Average VIC government school – not high-tech 30 Year 8 students Teachers – average ICT skills Cross curriculum approach – English, Social Science, Maths, Science, Music and German, HPE
- 12. Three diverse schools, locations and communities: ◦ Corio South, Courtney Gardens, Epsom Years 5-6 initially (early years noted) Teacher action research; good ICT skills Cross curriculum approach embedded within VELS Emphasis on literacy - reading, writing, media 8 iPod Touches per class
- 13. Two year project – Australia, Singapore and USA Year 1: ◦ global citizenship and cultural identity Year 2: ◦ personalised learning, improving student literacy in reading and writing, speaking and listening, digital, media and visual literacy ◦ class sets of iPod Touches, Studywiz online learning environment, vodcasts, Apps, etc
- 14. The Schools United World College of South-East Asia, Singapore Shepparton High School, Victoria Chormann Elementary, Southgate, Michigan
- 15. Two schools – Xavier College and Trinity Catholic Primary School Focus – potential of Nintendo DS to support student learning in Mathematics Four classes used Professor Kageyama Maths Training Program; control group of students used same Maths program with traditional pen and paper 20 minutes each day for 10 weeks
- 16. Up to 50 Primary and secondary schools 1:1technologies and collaborative technologies supporting VELS outcomes iPod touch, Netbooks, Flip cameras, Blogs, Wikis, GPS & geocaching, Massive Multiplayer Online Gaming, Quizdom etc Benchmarking, data collection based on rubrics, online survey, reports, interviews
- 17. Mobile learning: Promotesconfidence and independence regardless of year level and age Promotes peer coaching and developing activities for each other Important in encouraging ESL learners, reluctant learners (at risk/disengaged) Improves attendance, more active participation in class Promotes better preparation and organisation for class Supports more regular completion of school work and homework
- 18. Mobile learning stimulates enjoyment in learning…‘fun’ activity Greater interaction (& writing) from boys in particular, in blogs, podcasts and web pages Stimulates teachers and students to work creatively to improve literacy and numeracy Student performance data – improves numeracy and literacy, increases skills in teamwork, interpersonal skills and ICT skills Motivates teachers to rethink their pedagogy around the use of ICT and mobile devices
- 19. Good Practice Tips Implementationof Mobile Learning projects http://delphian.com.au/mobile-learning-articles Research reports iPod Touch Report http://delphian.com.au/ipod-touch-research-report iPodagogy: Using iPods and Video Podcasting for Learning http://delphian.com.au/ipods-and-podcasting- learning Global Mobile Learning http://delphian.com.au/global-mobile-learning- research
- 20. Why Mobiles forlearning? Small handheld devices enable learning anywhere, anytime Convergence of innovations in mobile technology and social software, Web 2.0 Young people’s social use of technologies For schools it means 1:1 is achievable
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- 29. Five minute discussionin groups on mobile learning: Are your students ready for mobile learning? Structures, policies, issues
- 30. Kids are ready, staff are concerned School policies & ownership of budget Restricted school practices Different tools for different circumstances Support (maintenance & charging) and a team of champions Professional learning How make a raft of technologies co-exist
- 31. Educational apps Relevant to kids Use technologies that pervade their lives Engaging for learning Inquiry based constructivist content High quality games prolong engagement Kids can consolidate knowledge independently
- 34. Twitter Use Twitter tofollow the leaders: #slide2learn #mlearning #edapps
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- 36. English Apps Spectronics: Appsfor Education http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/uncategoriz ed/2010/09/educational-apps-and-resources-for- the-ipad-and-iphone/
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- 40. A new model Curriculum-drivencontent, high quality graphics Monitor student progress online
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- 44. 1 2 3SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm, herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute
- 45. MATHSTRONAUT is amaths challenge app for addition and subtraction, designed for Primary and Middle school students.
- 46. PLINKERTON is acybersafety mystery game that aims to create awareness for Middle school students about how to stay safe online.
- 47. References Project Red (2010)Revolutionizing Education, One to One Institute, US. http://projectred.org/ McFarlane, A. Triggs, P. & Yee, W. (2008). Researching mobile learning - Interim report to Becta http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload- dir/downloads/page_documents/research/mobile_learning.pdf Ng, W. & Nicholas, H. (2009a). Introduction of pocket PC in schools: attitudes and beliefs in the first year. Computers and Education. Robertson, M. (2009) Innovative Schooling and Responsiveness to ongoing Global Change, La Trobe University, Melbourne Stead, G. (2006). Mobile technologies: transforming the future of learning, in Emerging Technologies for Learning, BECTA. http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload- dir/downloads/page_documents/research/emerging_technologies.pdf Metiri Group (2006) Technology in Schools, What the Research Says, Cisco Systems. http://www.cisco.com/web/strategy/docs/education/TechnologyinSchoolsReport.pd f Dogeby, (2006) Using iPods for Instruction, Principals Partnership, Florida. http://www.principalspartnership.com/iPods.pdf
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