Friday, August 31, 2012

Using Mobile Phones to Improve Educational Outcomes: An Analysis of Evidence from Asia

Despite improvements in educational indicators, such as enrolment, significant challenges remain with regard to the delivery of quality education in developing countries, particularly in rural and remote regions. In the attempt to find viable solutions to these challenges, much hope has been placed in new information and communication technologies (ICTs), mobile phones being one example. This article reviews the evidence of the role of mobile phone-facilitated mLearning in contributing to improved educational outcomes in the developing countries of Asia by exploring the results of six mLearning pilot projects that took place in the Philippines, Mongolia, Thailand, India, and Bangladesh. In particular, this article examines the extent to which the use of mobile phones helped to improve educational outcomes in two specific ways: 1) in improving access to education, and 2) in promoting new learning. Analysis of the projects indicates that while there is important evidence of mobile phones facilitating increased access, much less evidence exists as to how mobiles promote new learning. Keywords: Mobile phones; mobile learning; distance learning; educational outcomes; information and communication technologies; new learning Read more here ...

NMC Horizon Report > 2012 Higher Ed Edition

The NMC Horizon Report > 2012 Higher Education Edition is a collaborative effort between the NMC and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI), an EDUCAUSE Program. Read more here ...

The NMC Horizon Report 2012 K-12 Edition

The NMC Horizon Project identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within education around the globe. Read more here ...

TABLETS and IPADS in Education

Many colleges and universities have begun experimenting with tablet computers and iPad classroom integration initiatives that vary from campus-wide distributions to small-scale, single-class pilots. These programs are designed to provide evidence of improved student learning and engagement. Explore this resource site—a collection of all EDUCAUSE resources related to tablets and iPads in the classroom. Read more here ...

New Study Finds iPads in the Classroom Boost Test Scores

A new study shows that students who use iPads in the classroom score better in literacy tests than those who don’t. As previously reported, educators in Auburn, Maine began instructing 266 kindergarteners using the iPad 2 this fall, and those who used the tablet scored higher on literacy tests and were more enthused about learning, according to Apple blog TUAW . Read more here :

Friday, August 10, 2012

A list of interesting mobile learning links

Here are some interesting links I’ve come across recently, mostly about mobile learning and some about learning in general that I found interesting. Read more here ...

mLearning (mobile learning) seminar Philip Uys

The mobile tablet: can it change how we reach students?

Yes, the mobile tablet is a new touch point for learning. The mobile tablet is the first technology that truly reimagines a textbook as a 24/7 always-on learning experience—delivering compelling layers of instruction brilliantly illuminated with color, video, 3D animation, and powerfully interactive images. The print textbook will face its first true competition. Read more here ...

THE FUTURE OF MOBILE [SLIDE DECK]

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How can mobile learning address different learning styles?

The most popular model for analysing learning styles is the VAK model, which breaks learning into three distinct strands: Visual, Auditory, and Kinaesthetic. Read more here ...

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Three perspectives on making mobile e-Learning work.

Read here the three presenters perspectives on MLearncon: Geoff Stadd, Clarck Quin and David Metcalf.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Only one IPad in the Classroom- What Can I Do?

Some ideas to put in practice if you have only one iPad in the classroom. Reade more here... See here more suggestions...

Twelve Ideas for Teaching with QR Codes

As mobile learning becomes more and more prevalent, we must find effective ways to leverage mobile tools in the classroom. As always, the tool must fit the need. Mobile learning can create both the tool and the need. With safe and specific structures, mobile learning tools can harness the excitement of technology with the purpose of effective instruction. Using QR codes for instruction is one example of this. Read more here ...

The Top 20 Popular Articles in Educational Technology and mLearning for Last Month

Find here the most read articles in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning portal, in June.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Designing #mLearning for people with #disabilities or learning difficulties

Last week I got a mail from Jenni Wright from Australia. She is a trainer and she was looking for solutions that could help her optimize the already wonderful vocational courses that her company the BedfordGroup in Australia is setting up for adult learners. The challenge was that the learning environment should be secure for the Intellectual Property content portion, yet at the same time dynamic as a MOOC AND - a tough one - if possible cater to people with learning challenges, whether it be disabilities or learning difficulties of any kind. Read more here ...

A disseminação da aprendizagem com mobilidade (M-learning)

Resumo: Este artigo revisa a literatura de aprendizagem com mobilidade (m-learning) e de modelos de aceitação e adoção de tecnologia com o objetivo de identificar a situação atual acerca dos estudos sobre a adoção do m-learning, almejando propor um modelo para avaliar a intenção de uso do m-learning no contexto brasileiro. O artigo aprofunda a compreensão da literatura acerca das teorias e fatores relacionados à adoção do m-learning. Ao modelo proposto, adaptado do Modelo de Aceitação de Tecnologia (TAM), foram introduzidos dois construtos, compatibilidade e autoeficácia, com o intuito de melhor avaliar a intenção de uso dessa tecnologia. Palavras-chaves: Modelos de aceitação de tecnologia; Aprendizagem com mobilidade; M-learning . Abstract: This paper reviews the present m-learning and technology acceptance literature in order to portrait the current state of mobile learning (m-learning) research. This work ultimately aims propose an extended model to evaluate users’ intentions to accept m-learning in the Brazilian higher education context. The paper offers an in-depth evaluation of the literature reviewed, related to the theories and factors impacting upon m-learning adoption. The proposed model, an extension of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), introduces two constructs, compatibility and self-efficacy, with the goal to better assess users’ intentions regarding the adoption of the evaluated technology. Ler mais aqui ...

The ‘Multi-Generational’ workforce and m-learning

Social Media, New media and e-Networking, whatever we want to call it, has certainly changed more than the way we work, the way we share and consume knowledge and even complain. The context in which we work is faster and faster, and result can almost happen in real time around the world. Well they have come up with yet another gadgetry word, wait for it… The workforce of the 21st century is now being referred to as the ‘Multi-Generational Workforce’ because it consist of a mixture of baby boomer’s and generation Y. Read more here ...

36 (and growing) Resources For Using Cell Phones In Class

Looking for some great resources for using cell phones in your classroom? Check out these 36 resources for cell phones in the classroom. The list will grow so we’ll continue to update. See here ...

Monday, August 6, 2012

Mobile Learning Lab Uses Technology to Prepare Students for College

Every Wednesday during the school year, Charles Gaines and several of his classmates at Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. have skipped class and made a beeline for the school parking lot, all under the watchful eyes of their principal, teachers and advisors. Read more here ...

Does #mobile learning really make a difference in this world?

Years ago I met Devaji Patil in Bangalore, India and … I related to his spirit and wisdom. Devaji is a philosopher at heart and a medical doctor by profession. In his new job he wants to set up mobile health projects, but at the same time he wants to make sure they will be durable and basically… make sense to the people it is designed to help. So he challenged me with some tough questions comprising ethics, meaningfulness, gender challenges and effectiveness of learning with mobiles. I could get some thoughts in, but I feel many more people are needed to answer his questions in full, so feel free to add ideas or send Devaji additional answers. Read more here ...

Thursday, August 2, 2012

How Schools Are Using iPads to Increase Learning: Three Case Studies

Join this informative webinar "How Schools Are Using iPads to Increase Learning: Three Case Studies" Presenters: David Vinca, Founder of eSpark and Colleen Loftus, Teacher and School Partnership Leader for eSpark Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 4pm ET REGISTER HERE

Open and online MobiMOOC course

This open and online MobiMOOC course which will run from Saturday 8 September - Sunday 30 September 2012, will focus on learning/training with mobile devices (mLearning). You can register for the course by becoming a member of the Google group. Read more here ...

BYOD _ Bring your own device - Program Guide

Saline Schools has developed a pretty thoughtful BYOD policy that includes cell phones. Read more here ...