Mobile Learning - City of Glasgow College - June2014
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The document provides an overview of mobile learning presented by Joan Walker at City of Glasgow College. It discusses definitions of mobile learning, benefits such as accessibility and convenience, challenges for learners and institutions, and examples of mobile apps that can support learning and the learning process. Key points covered include the increasing ubiquity of mobile devices, the Gartner Hype Cycle for emerging technologies, augmented reality tools for education, and a link for additional evaluation resources.
Mobile Learning - City of Glasgow College - June2014
- 1. City of Glasgow College 18/06/2014 Mobile Learning Joan Walker Jisc RSC Scotland Advisor: learning & teaching #rscmob
- 3. Quick Poll Mobile Learning 3 I use Mobile Technology in the context of my work every day www.pollev.com/joanwalker Text to +447624806527 426690 for YES 426691 for NO Tweet @poll 426690 for YES 426691 for NO
- 4. Mobile Learning 4 The exploitation of ubiquitous handheld hardware, wireless networking and mobile telephony to FACILITATE support ENHANCE AND EXTEND THE REACH OF teaching and LEARNING. MOLENET (2007 – 2010) What is MOBILE learning?
- 5. Mobile Learning 5 “New generations of young people who have grown up with digital technology have high expectations of anytime, anywhere learning, but many learners do not have a clear understanding of how courses could or should use technology to support learning. They are still very much reliant on lecturers for guidance.” JISC LEARNER EXPERIENCES
- 6. Mobile Learning 6 The Gartner Cycle Image by sucellolelloes from flickr licensed under creative commons
- 7. Mobile Learning 7 The Gartner Cycle Image by sucellolelloes from flickr licensed under creative commons
- 8. Mobile Learning 8 According to a recent report from mobile manufacturer Ericsson, studies show that: “by 2015, 80% of people accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices.” Perhaps more important for education: “Internet- capable mobile devices will outnumber computers within the next year.” Johnson, L., Smith, R., Willis, H., Levine, A., and Haywood, K., (2011). The 2011 Horizon Report - Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium.
- 9. Mobile Learning 9 Using the Cloud to Access Information
- 10. Quick Poll Mobile Learning 10 Express in one or two words, a benefit of using mobile technologies to support learning www.pollev.com/joanwalker Text to +447624806527 441535 plus your message Tweet @poll 441535 plus your message
- 11. Mobile Learning 11 Encourages time-management Fits into the lives of learners CONTEXTUALISATION Enables new learning environments Bite-‐sized learning content IMMEDIACY OF COMMUNICATION Opportunities for reflection close to learning event PERVASIVE & UBIQUITOUS Personal, private and familiar Promotes Active Learning Access to Mentors, Tutors and Peers User-‐generated Content Increases accessibility for many Portable More learner centered Why MOBILE learning? Convenient
- 12. Apps that support successful learners These apps can helps individuals to plan and organise their studies. They can be invaluable for students with a wide range of support needs or learning styles. » Calendar (built in) » Reminders (built in) » Notification Centre (built in) » SQA My Study Plan » Mind jet mind mapping » Audio Note/ Paperportnotes -‐ case study » ibooks / eBooks » Evernote / DropBox Planning, Organising, Note-‐taking, Research, Managing Information Mobile Learning 12
- 13. Apps that support the learning process These apps are focused on the learning process and can be used to create bespoke resources, interactive activities, collaborative activities and/or assessment evidence » Pinterest » Scoop.it » AudioBoo » Voicethread / SpokenPhoto » Polleverywhere / Socrative » Educrerations/ASK3/ScreenChomp » Book Creator Resource Collections, Creation, Interaction image from wikicommons licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license" Mobile Learning 13
- 14. What does it look like? Mobile Learning 14 Case studies -‐ http://bit.ly/1ojbuer Jisc RSC Scotland Showcase
- 15. Key Issues for Learners » Accessing WiFi networks » Finding mobile friendly resources & learning activities » Potential to feel digitally excluded » Very short attention threshold Mobile Learning 15 image from wikicommons licensed under the CC2.0 Generic license" CC Image courtesy of {Flixelpix} David Flickr
- 16. Key Issues for Institutions » Provision/security of wireless networks » Supporting wide range of devices » eSafety & eSafeguarding » Managing devices and apps » Ensuring mobile friendly systems and resources » Fast paced change » Need for staff provision / development » Open Education movement (iTunesU) Mobile Learning 16 CC Image courtesy of blakespot Flickr CC Image courtesy of Sean MacEntee Flickr
- 17. Augmented Reality Mobile Learning 17 Augmented reality brings together elements of the real world with the virtual world, enhancing what we see with information and other sources. » Wikitude » Blippar » Around Me » String Uses in education » Anyone can be a mechanic – Demo Video » Street Museum by the Museum of London
- 18. Google glasses http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSnB06um5r4 A new way to hurt yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3TAOYXT840
- 19. Mobile Learning 19 image from Flickr by opensourceway licensed through cc
- 20. Mobile Learning 20 Evaluation http://goo.gl/wgqlkI