Synthesis project for ITEC299

1. Mobile Learning Synthesis
By Ursula Johnson
12/17/12

2. Types of Mobile Learning
 iPads and Tablets - Excellent alternative
to traditional laptop & desktop computers.
 iPods and MP3 Players - Very portable &
often affordable handheld devices.
 Microblogging - Not a device like the two
options above but a way to post & follow
information online in real time.
Ursula Johnson

3. iPads & Tablets
 iPads and Tablets are typically touch screen devices that are larger
than a cell phone, but smaller and lighter than a laptop; they are
highly functional devices.
 Tablet devices can be loaded with apps to use for email, browsing
the Web, playing games, watching videos, music, reading, creating
documents and note-taking.
 Apps I have found useful as a student include:
- Flashcard+
- Easybib (citations)
- Evernote
- Kindle
- Goodreader (PDF)
- Amazon - for textbooks
Ursula Johnson

4. iPods and MP3 Players
 iPods and MP3 Players are very portable devices
that can be used for learning and entertainment.
 Many apps used for tablets can be loaded onto an
iPod or an MP3 player.
 I’ve used iPods for: Watching video, listening to
and creating recorded audio. Using flashcard
apps, email, texting, following microblogs.
Ursula Johnson

5. Microblogging
 Microblogging is a form of communicating where a user can
post and read brief messages, usually up to 140 characters.
 I don’t follow microblogs because I don’t like reading small
amounts of information; however, frequently microblogs link to
articles that are more informative.
 Microblogs can be used by students to post questions,
collaborate on projects, follow current events in real time, or
follow instructors for updates to classes.
Ursula Johnson

6. What Technology Worked For Me?
 I enjoyed using my iPad the most; it allows functionality
nearly identical to my laptop & is more portable.
 Thousands of apps are available for students, so any type
of learner should be able to download apps that work for
them.
 iPods offer even better portability, but aren’t very useful for
creating documents.
 I found microblogging to be limited in its uses.
Ursula Johnson

7. What I Will I Take Away?
 I’ve learned new terms to describe my learning
style.
 This knowledge is useful because I can try to
adapt my learning style to my instructors teaching
style.
 I’velearned a lot about mobile technologies and
can now use technology to simplify daily life and
learn more effectively.
Ursula Johnson