• 200+ majors • 13 Colleges • Orlando, FL • 67k students • 10 regional campus locations • College of Medicine • Rosen College of Hospitality Mgmt INFORMATION ABOUT UCF Ryan Seilhamer Program Director of Mobile Strategy & Innovation University of Central Florida Email: [email protected] Twitter: @rseilham 2014 (N=1181) 2016 (N=1474) 2018 (N=4135) *Choose all that apply OWNERSHIP THE SURVEYS The University of Central Florida (UCF) conducts a biennial study to understand and appreciate mobile technologies and their impact. Topics include device ownership, access, and beliefs towards the technologies concerning areas such as learning, sense of community, and engagement. Kindle Nook 21% 18% 17% 8% 10% 5% Other 3% 4% 1% Which of the following EBOOK READER(S) do you own? Fitbit Apple Other 12% 4% 7% 12% 18% 6% Which of the following SMARTWATCH(ES) do you own? 99% 99% 95% 63% 57% 51% 35% 29% 26% Device Ownership Comparison Smartphone Tablet eBook Reader 2014 (N=1181) 2016 (N=1474) 2018 (N=4135) *Choose all that apply USAGE Student beliefs about the value of mobile technologies for academic purposes were gauged using a 5-point Likert scale. Students "strongly agreed" or "agreed" with the following items: 72% 74% Easier to access coursework 65% 66% Increases communication with other students 48% 52% Increases my knowledge in my field of study 60% 65% Increases communication with instructor 43% 47% Improves my quality of work 42% 45% 77% 68% 54% 66% 54% 48% Increases motivation to complete coursework BELIEFS Limited Internet Connectivity Lack Of Technical Support Limited Funds Limited Or No Mobile Device Access Limited Or No Training Resource Access 41% 44% 23% 29% 34% 20% 35% 21% 24% 19% 31% 18% 35% 23% What are the top reasons students may NOT want their instructors to use more mobile apps or devices? MOBILE STRATEGY & INNOVATION ©2018 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA DIVISION OF DIGITAL LEARNING UCF’s Division of Digital Learning established a new unit, Mobile Strategy & Innovation (MSI), in 2017 as mobile technology has become an essential part of the UCF experience. MSI promotes teaching and learning, student success and engagement, and community awareness by facilitating user-centered mobile experiences and expanding access to information. Which of the following TABLET(S) do you own? iPad Android Surface 36% 36% 35% 23% 21% 17% 5% 5% 1% iPhone Android Other Which of the following SMARTPHONE(S) do you own? 2% 69% 66% 27% 30% 3% 81% 21% Training faculty how to design online courses with mobile design considerations in mind, which include: • Chunking Content • File Formats • File Sizes • Mobile Friendly Media • Instruction and Prompts • Reviewing Course Mobile Design for Online Courses Academic Apps UCF created mobile apps that support face-to-face courses with a particular focus on large class sizes and integration with Canvas. UCF Here allows students to check-in to a class through their mobile device using QR codes. Teachers can manage mobile attendance and assign grades in Canvas. digitallearning.ucf.edu/msi Have you used the following UCF mobile apps? Canvas (Webcourses@UCF) 86% 78% 79% 69% UCF Mobile Entertainment 79% 76% 74% Music Social 74% 77% 78% 52% 67% 76% Which categories of apps do you use most frequently?* Games 47% 30% 29% UCF Apps Reference 38% 54% 57% 39% 36% 27% The UCF Mobile app expands access to academic information, services, events, and communication, which includes: • Offering information and content that is convenient and timely for the mobile user. • Creating a personalized experience through roles and relevant notifications. • Partnering with campus entities to expand the reach of campus activities and events. • Improving communication through personal and subscription-based push notifications and messages. Notifications Events 2014 2016 2018 Question Up gives students the ability to ask a teacher questions during a face-to-face class from their mobile device, while classmates can upvote their favorite questions. Teachers can access these questions to engage students during and after class.