Do Mobile Devices in the Classroom Really Improve Learning Outcomes? Matthew Lynch, Virginia Union University Mobile devices as teaching tools are becoming a more and more common part of the American education experience in classrooms, from preschool through graduate school. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 58% of U.S. teachers own smartphones — 10 percentage points higher than the national average for adults. Those teachers are building that tech-savviness into their lesson plans, too, by embracing bring-your-own-device policies and leading the push for an iPad for every student. What do these mobile devices really add, though? Research finds benefits of mobile technology That same Pew Research Center survey asked a group of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers about the educational impact of Internet technology in the classroom. As far back as 2010, reports were surfacing that mobile apps are not only engaging, but educational, for children as young as preschool. Mobile devices also bring challenges • E-readers.
FÓN project Foghlaim Ón Nuatheicneolaíocht / Learning through new Technologies The FÓN project examined the use of mobile phones and networked computers for teaching, learning and assessing Irish at post-primary level. Work on FÓN was divided into three phases: Click on the links to the left or above to learn more about each phase of the project . So how were mobile phones and networked computers used in MALL and FÓN? The mobile phones were used in three ways: 1. The networked computers were used to facilitate online text-chat between students in a secure and teacher-monitored area. Teachers had access to a secure online interface where they could listen back to students' responses, provide feedback, set up new chat sessions and monitor student progress. Students had a similar online interface, where they could access all of their recorded responses and chats as well as any teacher feedback associated with them. MALL and FÓN - documentation and resources Related links
Exploring Students' Mobile Learning Practices in Higher Education Key Takeaways A university-wide survey on students' mobile learning practices showed that ownership of mobile devices is high among students and that tablets are the most popular devices for academic purposes. The survey also found that mobile learning typically occurs outside the classroom, with only limited guidance from instructors. To improve mobile learning effectiveness, students and instructors need help adopting more effective learning and teaching practices across content areas. Baiyun Chen and Aimee deNoyelles are instructional designers at the University of Central Florida. Mobile technologies are playing an increasingly important role in college students' academic lives. The popularity of mobile technologies among college students is increasing dramatically. To successfully adopt mobile technologies across the university, however, we need more information about the student population's mobile access and use. Key Issues Methods We collected data (N = 1,082) in summer 2012. Notes
12 Principles Of Mobile Learning by Terry Heick Ed note: This post has been updated and republished from a 2012 post Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization. As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. For 2021, the focus is on a variety of challenges, from how learners access content to how the idea of a ‘curriculum’ is defined. It is only within these communities that the native context of each learner can be fully understood. 1. A mobile learning environment is about access to content, peers, experts, portfolio artifacts, credible sources, and previous thinking on relevant topics. 2. As mobile learning is a blend of the digital and physical, diverse metrics (i.e., measures) of understanding and ‘performance of knowledge’ will be available. 3. The cloud is the enabler of ‘smart’ mobility. 4. Transparency is the natural byproduct of connectivity, mobility, and collaboration. 5. 6. 7. 8. With mobility comes diversity. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Learnosity Connects Language Learners Worldwide via Voxbone Learnosity Connects Language Learners Worldwide via Voxbone By Dian Schaffhauser 03/04/09 Learnosity , a software company specializing in language learning, will be using Voxbone services to affordably connect language students around the world with their teachers and each other. The company said in a statement that the Learnosity platform and hosted applications have been deployed in governmental education projects in Ireland and Australia and are under consideration in 10 other countries. Teachers subsequently grade these conversations through a Web interface that indicates whose voice is whose. One of Learnosity's major goals is to use Voxbone numbers to enable native speakers of French, say, to affordably reach native Italian speakers, taking turns switching teacher-student roles. "We can't provide every student in a country with a laptop, broadband connection and headsets, but we can easily put a phone in the hands of every student," said Gavin Cooney, Learnosity CEO.
Do mobile devices in the classroom really improve learning outcomes? Mobile devices as teaching tools are becoming a more and more common part of the American education experience in classrooms, from preschool through graduate school. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 58% of U.S. teachers own smartphones — 10 percentage points higher than the national average for adults. Those teachers are building that tech-savviness into their lesson plans, too, by embracing bring-your-own-device policies and leading the push for an iPad for every student. In 2013, an estimated 25% of U.S. schools had BYOD policies in place and it’s reasonable to assume those numbers have risen in the past two years. What do these mobile devices really add, though? Is there more to this tech trend than just grabbing the attention of students? Research finds benefits of mobile technology That same Pew Research Center survey asked a group of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers about the educational impact of Internet technology in the classroom.
The 7 Awesome Benefits of Mobile Learning for Learners Mobile learning is rapidly becoming the norm of eLearning! mLearning has invaded the eLearning scene, regardless of the age of the learner. A successful eLearning project caters to mLearning by default. In this article, we discover the top 7 advantages of mobile learning and why mLearning is the preferred method of learning. Performance support or collaborative eLearning environment, mLearning has all the cards. What’s with the enormous success of mobile learning anyway? Here are a few takes on that question: 1. In a given organization, there are traditional learners, baby-boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. 2. More and more learners now prefer multimedia to stay engaged in a learning environment, for example videos, podcasts, audio as well as access to bite-sized learning, or microlearning on the go. 3. Initiatives like BYOD (bring your own device) have created a mobile device-based learning environment. 4. Older courses can be migrated easily to the mlearning platform with minimal effort. 1. 2.
FAQs General Questions Are all schools connected to the Schools Broadband Network ? Where can schools access more information on the Schools Broadband Programme? What should schools do regarding Internet access in the interim of being connected under this programme? Filtering Questions Why are some websites blocked on the Schools Broadband Network? Can I unblock some websites for an Adult Class Technology Questions Is broadband limited to a number of hours of Internet access per day? What broadband access technologies will be used to connect schools? What is a Broadband Router? Are all schools connected to the Schools Broadband Network? 99% of schools are conencted to the Schools Broadband Network. ^ Back to top Where can schools access more information on the Schools Broadband Programme? The Service Desk is the central point of contact providing schools with information, advice and technical support in relation to the Schools Broadband Programme. Can I unblock some websites for an Adult Class
Education Update:Make Parents Your Partners:Can Mobile Devices Transform Education? The popularity of smartphones, including Droids, iPhones, and BlackBerries, that now have GPS, texting, voice, and multimedia capabilities has prompted industry and education reformers to shine the light on these mobile devices as vehicles suitable for transforming K–12 learning for the 21st century. Although they present challenges as well as potential benefits, education experts reason that these powerful small computers motivate students; provide constant access to the wealth of knowledge, tools, and experts on the web; and are cheaper and more plentiful than laptops or desktop workstations. "A big choice for us is: we have this very flexible tool, much more like a Swiss army knife than a hammer. What do we want to use it for?" says Christopher Dede, Timothy E. Compared to laptops and computer workstations, mobile devices are cheaper, more portable, and physically less obtrusive, especially during collaborative work. The Innovators Augmenting Reality
Catering to Today’s Learners with Mobile Apps for K-12 K-12 education today needs to cater to the learning style of Gen Z, the generation of “digital natives.” In fact, research shows that 51% of high school students bring a smartphone to school every day. A great way to reach today’s students is through the channels that they prefer using, such as mobile apps. Mobile learning has the potential to ease access to educational resources, and make them accessible anywhere and at any time. Many students today are intrinsically motivated, have a sense of accountability and will seek such resources to make the most of what they have access to learn from. Also, students, today are mindful of the fact that digital learning and eBooks are much more eco-friendly. The Case for Mobile Apps in K-12 Education The future of e-learning is undeniably correlated with mobile learning. These stats are only the tip of the iceberg. All this only goes to show that the use of mobile apps can help K-12 education. The Future of K-12 Learning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Blog Many teachers of junior primary classes, learning support and resource teachers and indeed other SEN teachers will have familiarity with Clicker 5 and 6 on the PC and Mac platforms. The good news is that Clicker has come to tablets also with the Clicker Docs app for IOS - (€25.99) available for purchase on the iTunes app store. Clicker Docs is a child friendly primary school wordprocessor for the iPad. It requires IOS 6, so an iPad 2 or better is required to run the app. It offers pupils a word prediction facility that will encourage pupils to be more adventurous in their use of vocabulary when writing. It also helps pupils in being more productive with their writing by reducing the effort and struggle with getting their ideas on paper. Crick realise that in may classrooms iPad tablets may be timetabled and not accessible to teachers and pupils at all times, so they have made sure that work started on the iPad app is transferable to Clicker 6 on your PC or Mac.
Pedagogical Practices of Mobile Learning in K-12 and Higher Education Settings Abachi, H. R., & Muhammad, G. (2014). The impact of m-learning technology on students and educators. Computers in Human Behavior, 30, 491–496.Article Google Scholar Ahmed, S., & Parsons, D. (2013). Welcome to Digital Schools | Digital Schools