TABLET TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

TABLET TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

The uses of tablets in the classroom are an emerging technology that is challenging traditional pedagogy and school practices. Learning objectives and course design require purposeful development to maximize tablet instruction. Touch technology devices like the iPad Mini provide unique formal and informal learning opportunities and support student-to-teacher collaboration (Hargis, Cavanaugh, Kamali, & Soto, 2013).

Innovative Use of Tablet TechnologyClassroom

Technology Innovation

Need

Tablets in Higher Education provide flexibility, creativity and collaboration in six ways:

Tablets Are the Best Way to Show TextbooksClassrooms Are Ready for TabletsTablets Fit Students' LifestylesTablets Have the Software to Be CompetitiveTablets Integrate With Education IT TrendsTablets Are Becoming More Available

Madan, V. (n.d.). 6 reasons tablets are ready for the classroom. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2011/05/16/tablets-education/

Hargis, J., Cavanaugh, C., Kamali, T., & Soto, M. (2013). A federal higher education iPad mobile learning initiative: Triangulation of data to determine early effectiveness. Innovative Higher Education, 1-13.

Technology Innovation

Research

Research has shown:

- A positive response to the technology, pedagogy, and content associated with tablets- Informal learning increased as teachers engage to implement the technology- Student engagement is strong as a collaborative tool- Major challenges include content management- Technology adoption outpaced development and adaptation of content, materials, and

systems- Threat perceived include the misalignment between assessments and teaching, and the

slow development of teaching materials

Technology Innovation

Development

Because of their portability, large display, and touchscreen, tablets are ideal devices for one-to-one learning, as well as fieldwork (Johnson et al., 2012).

Tablets have gained traction in education because users can seamlessly load sets of apps and content of their choosing, making the tablet itself a portable personalized learning environment (Johnson et al. 2013).

How a Classroom of iPads Changed My Approach to Learning - go.nmc.org/reduTablets are Changing the Tech You Use, Whether You Own One or Not - go.nmc.org/tabchanTeaching with Tablets - go.nmc.org/teachw

Johnson, L., Adams, S., & Cummins, M. (2012). The NMC horizon report: 2012 higher education edition. Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium.

Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., Freeman, A., & Ludgate, H. (2013). NMC horizon report: 2013 higher education edition.

Chinese Language Classes Experiment with iPadsgo.nmc.org/chilang

MobiLearngo.nmc.org/mobilearn

Samsung Galaxy Tablets at Lavington Primary Schoolgo.nmc.org/lavington

Seton Hall University and Samsung Windows 8 Tabletgo.nmc.org/epir

Technology Innovation

Tablet Computing in Practice

The following links provide examples of tablet computing in use in higher education settings:

Stanford University’s iPad Implementationgo.nmc.org/suin

Tablets at Amrita Universitygo.nmc.org/amrita

UWS Deploys iPads to Support IT-Enhanced Learninggo.nmc.org/uwsip

Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., Freeman, A., & Ludgate, H. (2013). NMC horizon report: 2013 higher education edition.

Technology Innovation

Tablet Commercialization

Production

Manufacturing

PackagingMarketing

Distribution

S-CurveAnalysis of iPad Sales

http://www.statista.com/statistics/253725/iphone-ipad-and-ipod-sales-comparison/

Q3 '10 Q4 '10 Q1 '11 Q2 '11 Q3 '11 Q4 '11 Q1 '12 Q2 '12 Q3 '12 Q4 '12 Q1 '13 Q2 '130.00

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Volume (Millions)

Volume

This curve indicates that adoption is leveling off at the early majority adoption level (Bell Curve) and identifying the mid point of the S-curve.

• Increased use among college students

• iPad 61% of Tablets owned – Familiarity with innovation

• Provides textbooks

Owner Opinion in Innovation

Administrators as Change Agents in Higher Education

Administrator in Higher Education can assist in the acceptance of tablet use in traditional coursework. They are able to target specific programs and encourage group buy-in through incentives. Additionally they can effect the following to support adoption:

• Using digital technologies to teach traditional educational leadership content

• Training school administrators to better use digital technologies

• Preparing school administrators to be better technology leaders.

• Educational leader provide the lens for technology acceptance

Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press.

McLeod, S., Bathon, J. M., & Richardson, J. W. (2011). Studies of technology tool usage are not enough: A response to the articles in this special issue. Journal of Research on Leadership Education, 6(5), 288-297.

Need for Tablet Technology in Higher Education

In Higher Education, Universities and colleges are seeking opportunities to include collaboration and technology into the classroom. Tablets meet these learning objectives, and provide resources for developing higher order thinking.

http://www.chambersburg.k12.pa.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=2365

Tablets provide the median for learning.

Remembering

Understanding

Applying

Analyzing

Evaluating

Creating

Using Tablet Technology in Higher EducationFunctionality: Tablets provide an acceptable alternative to laptops, and learning locations are not limited to the clasroom..

Media Consumption: Text supplements and supporting material are available for learning

Media Production: The creation of reports, presentations, and video adds to the flexibility for completing assignments.

Collaboration: Students are able to share information in a face-to-face or virtual environments.

Innovation: The flexibility of tablets and emerging education applications are encouraging changes in learning locations and pedagogy.

Fischer, N., Smolnik, S., & Galletta, D. F. (2013). Examining the Potential for Tablet Use in a Higher Education Context. In Wirtschaftsinformatik (p. 1).