The document summarizes the Miami University Mobile Learning Center, which is a joint venture between the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), the Applied Information Management Studies (AIMS) program, and Information Technology Services (ITS). The center supports the development of mobile applications, provides educational resources on mobile learning, and conducts research. It offers courses in mobile app development and supports projects created by students and faculty. The goal is to apply mobile technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

1. Twitter Hash Tag #smack2011Twitter: @miami_mlearningApp Development in the Miami University Mobile Learning CenterAjoint venture between SEAS, AIMS, and ITSGerald C. GannodKristen M. BachmanJames D. KiperSEASGlenn J. PlattAIMSRobert HowardMicah J. CooperITShttp://slidesha.re/kbdQvS

2. Get out your phones!http://bit.ly/kX7Yhv

3. “You Will” (1983)Miami M-Learning Center3

4. Ownership of Internet Enabled Handheld Device Among US College Student Internet UsersMiami Mobile Learning Center4Source: EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research, ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2010.

5. 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 ServicesSEAS: development expertiseAIMS: mobile media, social mediaITS: IT management, integration with academicMiami M-Learning Center5

6. 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

7. 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 Center7

8. 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 Center8

9. CoursesIMS 255 Introduction to Mobile App DevelopmentSocial Impacts, Design issues, User interfacesCSE 470 Mobile Application DevelopmentNative applications for major platformsCSE 451/551 Service Oriented ComputingSpring 2012CSE 448/449 Senior CapstoneTwo projects AY10-11 (See Projects Section)Miami Mobile Learning Center9

10. 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 Center10

11. CoursesImpactBuilt capacity to build iOS applications in order to support software development activitiesResearchSoftware ProjectsMiami Mobile Learning Center11

12. Tiers of DevelopersM-Learning Center Development TeamStudents hired based on experienceGraphic Designers, Mobile App Development, Service-Oriented ComputingMultiple parallel projectsCapstone ProjectsSingle ½ year or Full year projectsCourse ProjectsSemester long projectsMiami Mobile Learning Center12

13. Software ProjectsMiami University iPhone ApplicationFunding provided by Student Tech Fee (65%), and University Communications (35%)First Released on Nov. 30th4,450 New users7,429 Total downloads (includes updates)Student DevelopersSEAS, SFACollaboration with ITS and University CommunicationsVideosMiami Mobile Learning Center13

14. 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 Center14

15. Software ProjectsSmart or SmashedAlcohol abuse prevention / intervention appResearch project in collaboration with R.M. Ward in EHSWork supported by EHS DeanIn-progress (slated for late Summer pre-release)Student DevelopersSEAS, SFAMiami Mobile Learning Center15

16. Software Projectsmy MetroMUITDC Finalist Interdisciplinary project with students from disciplines across the universityReal-time tracking of Miami Metro busesEventual integration into the Miami AppReceived long-term funding to deploy to full bus systemMiami Mobile Learning Center16

17. Software ProjectsAlumni Networking AppSupports alumni events on iPad (think modified “speed dating” format)Supported by alumni officeIn-progress (slated for late Summer release, final pilot in Chicago in Late April)Student DevelopersCSE CapstoneMiami Mobile Learning Center17

18. Software ProjectsOther ProjectsProblem-Based LearningResearch BuddyProctor and GambleUsing Cincinnati Zoo Academy as a testbedThe Everyday DadOhio Commission on FatherhoodMiami Mobile Learning Center18