Ubiquitous Leaning & ICT embedded in ELT

1. http://faculty.education.illinois.edu/burbules/
Nicholas C. Burbules

2. Characteristics of U-
Learning
 “ Permanency:The information remains unless the learners purposely
remove it.
 Accessibility:The information is always available whenever the
learners need to use it.
 Immediacy:The information can be retrieved immediately by the
learners.
 Interactivity:The learners can interact with peers, teachers, and
experts efficiently and effectively through different media.
 Context-awareness:The environment can adapt to the learners real
situation to provide adequate information for the learners.”
Yahya, S., Ahmad, E., & Abd Jalil, K. (2010, February 28). The definition and characteristics of ubiquitous learning: A discussion.
International Journal of Education and Development using ICT [Online], 6(1). Available:
http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/viewarticle.php?id=785.

3. Ubiquitous Learning Beyond
Anytime, Anywhere
Nicholas Burbules, director of the Ubiquitous Learning Institute at the U of IL,
suggests six dimensions, all interrelated, to the expression “anytime,
anywhere”
Spatial Sense
Portability
Interconnectedness
New technologies blur
sharp divisions
between activities
Temporal Sense
Globalized,
transnational flows

4. 1.Spatial sense of ubiquity
 continual access
 physical location no longer a constraint
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Burbules, N. (2009). Meanings of “Ubiquitous Learning”. Cope, B. & Kalantzis, M. (Eds.).
Ubiquitous Learning (pp 15-20). Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press

5. 2. Portability
 handheld computing devices
 wearable devices
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Burbules, N. (2009). Meanings of “Ubiquitous Learning”. Cope, B. & Kalantzis, M. (Eds.). Ubiquitous
Learning (pp 15-20). Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press

6. 3. Interconnectedness
 always connected to others
 one’s knowledge, memory, and processing
power are enhanced
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Burbules, N. (2009). Meanings of “Ubiquitous Learning”. Cope, B. & Kalantzis, M. (Eds.).
Ubiquitous Learning (pp 15-20). Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press

7. 4. New technologies blur sharp
divisions between activities
 changes in culture, work, home, and family life
 different thinking about where, how, when, and why
learning takes place
 VLEs as immersive learning places
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Burbules,N.(2009).Meaningsof“UbiquitousLearning”.Cope,B.&Kalantzis,M.(Eds.).
UbiquitousLearning(pp15-20).Urbana&Chicago:UniversityofIllinoisPress

8. 5. Temporal sense
 changed sense of time
 use of recording devices
 customized scheduling
 asynchronous modes of communication
 each moment is a learning moment
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Burbules,N.(2009).Meaningsof“UbiquitousLearning”.Cope,B.&Kalantzis,M.
(Eds.).UbiquitousLearning(pp15-20).Urbana&Chicago:UniversityofIllinoisPress

9. 6. Globalized, transnational
network and “flows”
People Information Ideas
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Burbules, N. (2009). Meanings of “Ubiquitous Learning”. Cope, B. & Kalantzis, M.
(Eds.). Ubiquitous Learning (pp 15-20). Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press

10. Some Tools of UBEs
Context-Aware U-Learning
Ubiquitous Learning
Wearable devices
Hwang, G.-J., Tsai,C.-C., & Yang, S. J. H. (2008).
Criteria, Strategies and Research Issues of Context-
Aware UbiquitousLearning. Educational Technology &
Society,11 (2), 81-91.
Microprocessors
ULE Server Module
Wireless technology – BlueTooth &WiFi
Sensors
PDA or Mobile Phone fitted with a headset
Mobile Devices
Smart Phones
iPads
laptops
Personal Computers
Smart Cars

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12. “… traditional boundaries need to be broken down in both
directions: not only sending out new and different kinds
of projects and “homework” to students, but bringing in
to the classroom activities involving other learning tools
and resources that have not typically been seen as part of
schools. Schools , and teachers in schools, need to think
of themselves not as the sole (and perhaps not even the
primary) source of learning for many of their students –
especially students above a certain age – but as brokers
of a certain sort.” (Nicholas Burbules, 2009)
Burbules, N. (2009). Meanings of “Ubiquitous Learning”. Cope, B. & Kalantzis, M.
(Eds.). Ubiquitous Learning (pp 15-20). Urbana & Chicago: University of Illinois Press

13. 1. Building Community
 Create a social networking site
Edmodo.com
Google +
 Create aTwitter hashtag
 Encourage peer editing or feedback
 Create a Skype account
 Create a “community lounge” folder
Bond, T. “Good Teacher.” Ubiquitous Learning. Chen, I & Kidd, T. (Eds): Information Age Publishing, 2011,
197-207. Print.

14. 2. Share peer reviewed and
other credible web resources
 Subscribe to RSS feeds: Create a free
subscription on a weblog
 Share “bookmarks” with learners
Delicious
Diigo
Bond, T. “Good Teacher.”
Ubiquitous Learning. Chen, I &
Kidd, T. (Eds): Information Age
Publishing, 2011, 197-207. Print.
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15. 3. Integrate Web 2.0 tools into
collaborative assignments
 UseVoicethread for learner led discussions
 Encourage the use of a variety of media
within a collaborative presentation
 Synchronous group planning
Skype
Google Docs
Image: Stuart Miles /
FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Bond, T. “Good Teacher.” Ubiquitous Learning. Chen,
I & Kidd, T. (Eds): Information Age Publishing, 2011,
197-207. Print.

16. 4. Creating Ubiquitous Lessons
On- CampusActivity – “This could include a formal lecture made available
for review on a podcast.”
Ubiquitous LearningActivity – “The learning model should incorporate
opportunities for learners to observe, evaluate, and reflect; do this
numerous times.”
Assessment – “It is important to assess what learners have accomplished
within the learning activity.”
Morris, L.D. “Helping Your Lecturers To Creatively Introduce Ubiquitous Computing Technologies Into Their Teaching.”Ubiquitous
Learning. Chen, I & Kidd, T. (Eds): Information Age Publishing, 2011, 209-228. Print.

17. Barriers to Ubiquitous Learning
 Lack of Expertise
 Resistance
 Tradition
 Lack of Research
 Lack ofVision
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McPheeters, D. “Global Perspectives of U-Learning” Ubiquitous Learning. Chen, I & Kidd, T. (Eds): Information Age Publishing, 2011, 299-316.
Print.

18. References
 Bond,T. “GoodTeacher.” Ubiquitous Learning. Chen, I & Kidd,T. (Eds):
Information Age Publishing, 2011, 197-207. Print.
 Burbules, N. (2009). Meanings of “Ubiquitous Learning”. Cope, B. &
Kalantzis, M. (Eds.). Ubiquitous Learning (pp 15-20). Urbana & Chicago:
University of Illinois Press
 Cope, B. & Kalantzis, M. (2009).The Beginnings of an Idea. Cope, B. &
Kalantzis, M. (Eds.). Ubiquitous Learning (p ix). Urbana & Chicago:
University of Illinois Press
 Jones,V. & Jo, J.H. (2004). Ubiquitous learning environment: An adaptive
teaching system using ubiquitous technology. In R. Atkinson, C. McBeath, D.
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http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/perth04/procs/jones.htm
 Hwang, G.-J.,Tsai,C.-C., &Yang, S. J. H. (2008). Criteria, Strategies and
Research Issues of Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning. Educational
Technology & Society,11 (2), 81-91.

19.  McPheeters, D. “Global Perspectives of U-Learning” Ubiquitous Learning.
Chen, I & Kidd,T. (Eds): Information Age Publishing, 2011, 299-316. Print.
 Morris, L.D. “HelpingYour LecturersTo Creatively Introduce Ubiquitous
ComputingTechnologies IntoTheirTeaching.”Ubiquitous Learning. Chen, I &
Kidd,T. (Eds): Information Age Publishing, 2011, 209-228. Print.
 Yahya, S., Ahmad, E., & Abd Jalil, K. (2010, February 28).The definition and
characteristics of ubiquitous learning:A discussion. International Journal of
Education and Development using ICT [Online], 6(1). Available:
http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/viewarticle.php?id=785