• SRS Clickers • Mobile Learning Devices • Video/Multimedia • 1:1 Computing • Collaboration Tools • Interactive Whiteboards • Interactive Video DL • AT: Vision & Hearing • AT: Universal Design • Online Resources Mobile Learning Devices User Guide
• SRS Clickers
• Mobile Learning Devices
• Video/Multimedia
• 1:1 Computing
• Collaboration Tools
• Interactive Whiteboards
• Interactive Video DL
• AT: Vision & Hearing
• AT: Universal Design
• Online Resources
Mobile Learning Devices User Guide
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Module 2: Mobile Learning Devices Module Synopsis From early childhood through the adult workplace, access to information, communication and learning resources has become an anytime anywhere expectation. See how K-‐12 classrooms are evolving both in and beyond the classroom walls through a variety of mobile learning devices (MLDs) that include MP3 players, iPads, iPods, handheld devices and even cell phones.
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Module 2: Mobile Learning Devices Research Findings Industry Brief “Pockets of Potential: Using Mobile Technologies to Promote Children's Learning” Shuler, C. (2009). Produced by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, 2009, which supports action research and promotes new media technologies for children. Full text pdf for download: http://www.csun.edu/~krowlands/Content/Academic_Resources/Technology/pockets_of_potential.pdf
• A comprehensive report outlining the potential of mobile devices in K-‐12 educational setting.
• Easily readable and informative summary of the current information on mobile learning in education.
• Contents include: opportunities, challenges and goals for mobile learning. • Appendix includes examples of how mobile learning is used and research within the
U.S and outside the U.S. on the use of mobile learning. 2009 Horizon Report Educase Learning Initiative (ELI): http://www.educause.edu/ELI/2009HorizonReport/163616 (click on “view this resource for a pdf download) Published by: New Media Consortium (NMC). Advisory board includes educators as well as industry professionals (pg. 32) Qualitative Research Project
• Each year, the report identifies and describes six areas of emerging technology likely to have a significant impact on teaching, learning, or creative expression in higher education within three adoption horizons: a year or less, two to three years, and four to five years.
• Primary research reflects published resources as well as current research and practice to identify emerging technologies.
• Mobiles (pp. 8 -‐9), referring to cell phones and “smartphones” are one of the technologies discussed with an overview of the devices, relevance for teaching, learning and research.
• Current resources are included that cover the use of mobiles (p. 10). “What can you learn from a cell phone? Almost anything?” http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=83 Article – published in the Journal of Online Education Prensky, M. (2005). Marc holds an MBA from Harvard and a Masters in Teaching from Yale.
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• Although published in 2005. Prensky details the many facets of cell phone
technology that today is even more prevalent and familiar to students. He details topics such as graphic displays, SMS, video capabilities, GPS features and voice-‐only features.
• Prensky relates these to practical and effective uses in the classroom. Many references are included.
• This author has more recent writing accessible at: http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/
Tomorrow Group (Speak Up 2009) Creating our Future: Students Speak Up about Their Vision for 21st Century Learning (Speak Up 2009) http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/pdfs/SU09NationalFindingsStudents&Parents.pdf
• A non-‐profit group, part of “Project Tomorrow 2010”, collected research data by means of surveys focusing on 21st century learning. The surveys included foundation questions about technology use, 21st century skills and schools of the future, as well as emerging technologies (online learning, mobile devices and digital content), math instruction and STEM career exploration, and the challenges faced by teachers and administrators.
• The survey was a convenience sample; schools and districts self-‐selected to participate and facilitated the process for their students, teachers, parents and administrators to take the survey.
• Current data was collected October to December 2009. • Mobile device data is included.
Research Shows Handheld Computers in Classrooms Enhance Student Achievement http://www.goknow.com/sbr/ Soloway. E. (2006). Faculty member at the University of Michigan. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer and Information Science from the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Cathleen Norris – professor in the Department of Technology and Cognition at the University of North Texas. Past President of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE]; Past President of the National Educational Computing Association (NECA]. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of North Texas.
• Although “Go Know” is a company offering a curriculum product, they have current research results underwritten by the National Science Foundation that can be downloaded.
• Web site includes links to mobile technology news. GoKnow Mobile learning solutions product, as well as valuable resources and information using “mobile” technology in the classroom, can be found at http://www.goknow.com.
• Videos -‐ http://www.goknow.com/index.html?pg=videos The Principals' Partnership Sponsored by Union Pacific Foundation Research Brief: Cell Phones Question: What is happening with inappropriate student use of cell phones in schools...problems and policy? http://www.principalspartnership.com/cellphone.pdf
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• A summary of findings to answer the above question. Most of the sources date between 2002-‐2006. The importance is the summary of how schools view this technology and how policies may be written to protect the value of this technology.
• This document contains references to research that addresses the negative use of cell phones, for example, cyberbullying and cheating, and suggestions for dealing with these challenges.
• Most of the arguments for not using cell phones in schools are cited in various references in this brief. Suggestions for well written cell phone policies are suggested as many feel the rationales of their useful roles in education outweigh the negative arguments.
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Module 2: Mobile Learning Devices Web & Video Resources Mobile Learning June 2010. Using Smartphones in K12 Classrooms Today Experts answer questions about mobile learning. http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2456 (Article): District Administration on the web: Contributors: Elliot Soloway, panel moderator, professor, University of Michigan Cathleen Norris, professor, University of North Texas; Lenny Schad, chief information officer, Katy ISD; Thomas J. Phillips, superintendent, Watkins Glen CSD Kyle Menchhofer, technology coordinator, St. Mary’s City Schools, Ohio
• The contributors discuss the topic of smartphones in the classroom with practical questions of hardware and software answered.
• Specific examples of the uses of the smartphones in the schools: ESL classes, science classes, describing the water cycle, scanning technology to perform research.
• Contributors are currently involved in programs using smartphones in the classroom or they have done extensive writing about the benefits of the technology.
Blog: The Mobile Learner – Learning and Teaching with Mobile Devices Author: Rob De Lorenzo, B.A., M.Ed. (Computer Applications) – University of Toronto (OISE/UT) http://themobilelearner.wordpress.com/
• Purpose: “to investigate the effectiveness of mobile devices on student learning; to discuss issues of importance with regards to the use of mobile technologies in classrooms; to engage in conversation about how to reach students on their level.”
Cell Phones in Education Part 1 – Productivity “THE MOBILE LEARNER: Learning and teaching with handheld devices” http://themobilelearner.wordpress.com/
• Posts discuss use of cell phones and mobile technology. • The author provides information on the practical uses of cellphones in the
classroom: agendas, calculators note taking and creating digital records or information.
• The effectiveness of mobile devices on student learning is addressed. • The blog also allows educators to relate conversations about experiences of mobile
learning and its effect on students’ learning. Mobile Technology Goes to School http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech248.shtml Article by Cara Bafile. Education World® Copyright © 2009 Education World
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• This site shows Matt Cook’s fifth grade classroom and his use of cell phone technology.
• Cook garnered corporate sponsorship to fund this project from Verizon Wireless. • Examples are given of how the cell phones are used in data gathering,
communication and presentations. • Curricular and software applications used are also described.
iNtouch School- iPod Touch in the Classroom http://intouchschool.org/ Website: Author: Lisa Pospishil, Assistive Technology Coordinator for Norfolk NE. district (15 years)
• Web site includes information from Norfolk, NE school district as they implemented iPod touch technology for their students. Great resources for professional development
• This website has step-‐by-‐step information of how this school implemented mobile technology as well as the costs incurred. Although it refers to the iPod touch, the information and resources would serve as an excellent model for any mobile technology initiative.
(Secondary website) iNTouch school http://web.me.com/intouchcenter/iPod_Touch_in_the_Classroom/Welcome.html
• This website includes technology related tutorials, links and resources for podcasting, Camtasia, Photostory, etc.
• Professional development information on the use of iPods is included in the “syllabus “ link. The information would transfer to other mobile devices.
St. Marys City Schools Mobile Learning Technology Author: Kyle Menchhofer, Technology Coordinator, St. Marys Schools City (Ohio) http://www.smriders.net/Mobile_Learning/
• Web site includes classroom lesson ideas, student created materials, references to 21st Century skills,
• Links to articles, other websites featuring innovative technologies, media clips, articles in the news, and case studies of schools using mobile technology can be found on this site.
25 practical ideas for using Mobile Phones in the Classroom (blog) http://www.pontydysgu.org/2009/11/25-‐practical-‐ideas-‐for-‐using-‐mobile-‐phones-‐in-‐the-‐classroom/ (Wales) Graham Attwell, November 20, 2009, Associate Fellow, Institute for Employment Research, University of Warwick and University of Bremen. BA (Hons) degree in History from the University of Wales: Swansea College. Previously a Senior Researcher at the University of Bremen (1996-‐9).
• This blog article includes information about how mobile phones in particular can be used to support learning. Examples include: o reducing the need and cost for all students to have a computer, o the fact that many students already have access to phones, o that most have built-‐in cameras that are able to document learning “in the field”
• The mobile handheld can increase collaboration and communication when students are working to create podcasts or access podcasts
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• Creating mini-‐documentaries – phones have built in video and audio capabilities, and software exists to edit information and research information instantly.
• This website includes links to other articles and blogs on mobile technology. Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education (Book) Author: Liz Kolb; PhD in Learning Technologies. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
• This book contains information about the educational uses of cell phones in the curriculum.
• Practical examples of innovative uses of the technology are given. Kolb discusses negative connotations of their use.
• This book provides educators with a practical guide for using the cell phone as a valuable resource both in and outside of the classroom.
• Blog by the Author, Liz Kolb: From Toy to Tool: Cell Phones in Learning (http://www.cellphonesinlearning.com/) o A conversation about integrating student cell phones into classroom curricula. o Kolb’s blog contains numerous articles and interviews with technology experts.
Technology Tools for Teaching & Learning –Mobile Learning Devices: Activities © 2011 NWOET. Permission is granted for non-profit educational use.
Module 2: Mobile Learning Devices Activities Activity #1 Using cell phones in the classroom: How to get started integrating technology http://www.ohiorc.org/adlit/InPerspective/Issue/2008-‐04/Article/vignette4.aspx My Community iMovie Project
• Read the lesson description: (in the link above) • List ways that this lesson may be enhanced if each child or small group of students is
equipped with a mobile phone/cell phone for the community visits. • Think about the relevance of the students taking the photos and recording the
interviews using cell phones. How will students “constructing” their own learning, writing questions transcribing their recordings of the interviews and taking the photos, enhance this lesson?
• What higher order thinking skills would be required to complete this project? Activity #2 Truth be told: Writing memoirs based on a shared event RESOURCE URL: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2006/01/20/truth-‐be-‐told/ This activity meets Ohio standards for Language Arts grades 8-‐12; Writing Process Standard: Writing application standard.
• This memoir activity can be enhanced using cell phones. Students can use cell phones to photograph and record senior citizens in their community responding to an event of significance, such as a flood, a presidential visit, a court house restoration battle, war etc., that the seniors have lived through.
• Curriculum connections can be made with social studies: (Researching the historical event, language arts and writing standards – recording oral histories.)
• The benefits are the authentic audience of the senior citizens as well as other community members and researching the primary sources of the community events.
Read the description of: “Truth be told: Writing memoirs based on a shared event” http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2006/01/20/truth-‐be-‐told/. Write three learning objectives that may be met using mobile phones/cell phones to enhance this activity.
• In what ways will using mobile phones/cell phones aid students with their research and interviews outside the classroom and composing their memoir back at school?
• Devise four questions to ask high school and middle school students regarding the benefits of using mobile phones/cell phones for this type of activity. Share the questions and summarize their responses.
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Activity #3 Historical Markers Resource needed: iTunes, iPod, iPod touch or smartphone needed to download app Download “Remarkable Ohio” app from iTunes. 4th Ohio grade social studies standards. This app lists the 1300 historical markers in Ohio by county. Students may visit the marker, take photos of the marker location using a cell phone, and upload pictures to the website. They can use the GPS function to record the location. Research can be done to map a path to the county markers from school. Google Earth app may also be used to locate and map the markers. Students may also choose to visit other counties’ markers via a virtual field trip using Google Maps back in the classroom. Students can further research the historical site and its significance to Ohio’s cultural events.
• List the advantages of having students visit and research historical markers in a student’s home county?
• Design (4) pre-‐assessment questions that could be given to students before beginning this activity. List two expected outcomes of this activity.
• Students are to design a brochure that highlights the historical markers in their own county or another county they choose. Using a rubric format that will be used for evaluation of the project, list the type of information they need to include: maps, travel expenses, time needed to arrive at markers, nearby places of interest, etc.
Technology Tools for Teaching & Learning –Mobile Learning Devices: Terms © 2011 NWOET. Permission is granted for non-profit educational use.
Module 2: Mobile Learning Devices Terms App – Short for application software. “Refers to any of the small programs that can be downloaded from a web site like iTunes and then run on an iPhone or other smartphone.” (http://labsoftnews.typepad.com/lab_soft_news/2010/04/ththnew-‐use-‐of-‐the-‐term-‐apps-‐the-‐smartphone-‐market-‐for-‐new-‐software-‐.html) iPad – A tablet computer from Apple. The iPad is essentially a larger version of the iPod touch (an iPhone without phone and camera). Weighing 1.5 pounds and featuring a 10" multitouch LCD screen, it was designed for Web browsing, e-‐book reading and entertainment. It also supports HD video at 720p. [http://www.answers.com/topic/ipad-‐technology#ixzz1BPw2j2D1] iPod – An iPod is a palm-‐sized, electronic device primarily created to play music. Unlike a traditional Walkman or portable CD-‐player, the iPod is capable of storing a large number of tracks and playing for many, many hours on a single battery charge. iPod touch – A flash-‐based iPod from Apple that is essentially an iPhone without the phone. Introduced in 2007, the first iPod touch models came with up to 16GB of flash memory, later increased to 32GB and beyond. Version 2.0 of the operating system turned the iPod touch into a mobile computer just like the iPhone. Except for telephone and cellular data access, almost everything people do on the iPhone can be done on the touch. Wireless access is via Wi-‐Fi. The 4th-‐generation iPod touch added front and rear cameras for stills, HD video recording and FaceTime video. [http://www.answers.com/topic/ipod-‐touch#ixzz1BPvLrmVA] MLD: mobile learning device – While there is no strict definition, mobile devices are any device that can be easily carried by a student. This includes smartphones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). More specifically, many popular mobile devices include: iPod touch, iPad, iPhone, Android-‐powered smartphones, Android-‐powered tablets, mobile phone, GPS devices, PSP(Play Station Players). – Michael Cyger Mobile learning blog. [http://mobilelearningblog.com/2010/10/12/what-‐is-‐mobile-‐learning/] MP3 player – A digital music player that supports the MP3 audio format. MP3 is the universal audio format that all digital music players support. [www.answers .com] Mobile learning, m-learning – Mobile Learning, or M-‐Learning, has different meanings for different users. Mobile learning is a subset of e-‐learning, which itself is a subset of education, and has a distinct focus on learning through the use of devices that can be easily carried. -‐Michael CygerMobile learning blog. [http://mobilelearningblog.com/2010/10/12/what-‐is-‐mobile-‐learning/]
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Mobile phone – Also called mobile, cellular phone, cell phone or handphone. This is an electronic device used for communication over a cellular network. A mobile phone allows its user to make and receive telephone calls. In addition to being a telephone, modern mobile phones also support many additional services, such as text messages, internet, email, mP3 player, radio and GPS. [adapted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, October 2010]. Smartphones – A mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity. Smartphones may be thought of as handheld computers integrated within a mobile telephone; a smartphone allows the user to install and run advanced applications based on a specific platform. Smartphones run complete operating system software providing a platform for application developers. [adapted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, October 2010] SMS – Short message service or text messages. A feature of mobile/cell phones. [adapted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, October 2010].
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Module 2: Mobile Learning Devices Reflections 1. How would adopting a mobile learning device enhance your students’ critical thinking skills? Cite an area of the curriculum that would be of most benefit. Answers will vary.
Adopting mobile learning devices would drive curricular decisions in different directions than traditional teaching methods. Students would need to be part of the lesson design and would play a part in the assessment process, designing outcomes and rubrics. Students would have ownership of the technology and as the lessons concepts are achieved they would have opportunities to decide on the product of how the concept is mastered or standard met. Many curricular areas would be impacted which is a desirable outcome of this type of technology. The integration it enables is a benefit to students who would be able to see connections in their learning.
2. Based on the resources listed in this module, what arguments for the use of initiating mobile learning in your classroom would be supported by 21st century skills? Answers will vary.
The majority of students are already communicating and interacting with each other using mobile devices. They would certainly see benefits and ways to engage and connect to curricular areas. Collaboration, communication and critical thinking are all skills that could be enhanced by having access to information readily available and familiar to the learner.
3. What responsibility do you as an educator have to offer students the opportunity to use mobile technology in the classroom? How can you overcome the negative opinions of its use? Answers will vary.
Educators need to make connections to improve studens’ cognitive skills. Using current technology to reach this goal is important as we are preparing students to make meaning of their environment and tools of communication and collaboration. Negative opinions may be overcome with sound educational theory and research for the use of any technology tools. Teachers need to meet curricular standards and follow ‘best practices’, if the mobile devices help student meet standard and make connections, then they should advocate for these tools. Communicating needs to stakeholders is important.
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Module Descriptions Module 1: “SRS Clickers” Knowing what students think, believe and understand is critical to classroom success. Researchers including Marzano (2009) state students who receive frequent feedback learn better. And, teachers who ask students a wide range of questions focusing not only on content but also on opinion and demographic information are more likely to focus on individual student differences – and achievement. Student response systems are commonly known as ‘clickers.’ Module 2: “Mobile Learning Devices” From early childhood through the adult workplace, access to information, communication and learning resources has become an anytime anywhere expectation. See how K-12 classrooms are evolving both in and beyond the classroom walls through a variety of mobile learning devices (MLDs) that include MP3 players, portable ‘tablet’ devices, laptops and even cell phones. Module 3: “Video/Multimedia” Research suggests a majority of the population learns best when several, not just one, of the senses are involved in the learning process. Discover how both still and video cameras and are being used in the classroom to introduce, re-‐enforce, remediate, motivate and classroom support learning. Module 4: “1:1 Computing” While one computer or Web-‐enabled phone for every person is the norm in college, in the workplace and often in the homes of students, adapting this concept in K-‐12 schools involves re-‐thinking the structure of classroom instruction. Discover what research and classroom teachers are learning about 1:1, and how this trend also relates to the strategies of instruction through mobile computing. Module 5: “Collaboration Tools” In today’s work force collaboration is not an option, it’s an expectation. In this module explore how ‘cloud computing’ software designed for industry is being used in the classroom. Also discover why communication among students, teachers and parents is vital to fostering a true collaborative learning environment, and which tech tools are being used for these tasks. Module 6: “Interactive Whiteboards” Once found only in corporate boardrooms, interactive white boards are now commonplace in K-‐12 classrooms. While some teachers only use these as dry erase chalkboards, this module explores how leading Ohio educators are taking full advantage of the tactile, review, self-‐checking, and remediation functions offered by these tools.
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Module 7: “Interactive Video DL” Not every school has a visiting scientist or Chinese language expert available, but through interactive video distance learning (IVDL) in all its forms (ranging from individual webcams to high definition international, multi-‐site conferences) all students CAN now participate in live, interactive experiences with content experts, take field trips to NASA, learn a foreign language, and much more. Explore how in this module! Module 8: “AT: Vision & Hearing” Every classroom and personal computer comes complete with tools to help students who have special needs in the areas of vision and hearing. See how these tools are being used to support instruction and foster collaboration for students who might otherwise be isolated from the class. Module 9: “AT: Universal Design” Discover how technology tools already present in many classrooms, including video projectors, room audio systems, student response systems and color printers, can help teachers design instruction to reach all students more effectively plus provide critical access for many students who have special learning needs. Module 10: “Online Resources” Many students have 24/7 access to a range of information resources, but they may not understand how to evaluate those resources for instructional or personal use. Learn how some schools are using a variety of technologies such as electronic book readers, mobile computing devices and traditional classroom computers to teach critical thinking and information literacy skills.