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Educational Technology: Mobile Learning

This document provides information about a presentation on mobile learning. The presentation will be given by Janessa Senn, a first year master's student in educational technology and middle school English teacher. The presentation will demonstrate how mobile devices can be used to improve education and engagement through mobile learning. It will explore the benefits of using cellphones in the classroom, including improved student motivation and participation.

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Educational Technology: Mobile Learning

This document provides information about a presentation on mobile learning. The presentation will be given by Janessa Senn, a first year master's student in educational technology and middle school English teacher. The presentation will demonstrate how mobile devices can be used to improve education and engagement through mobile learning. It will explore the benefits of using cellphones in the classroom, including improved student motivation and participation.

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Janessa Senn South Carolina [email protected] Senn755.wikispaces.com

Educational Technology: Mobile Learning


Using Mobile Devices To Improve Education & The Learning Environment
October 2013

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Main Presenter:

Name: Mrs. Janessa Senn Category Type: Student; Educator Position: first year student in master degree program for educational technology; middle school English Language Arts educator

School: University of South Carolina Aiken Address: 471 University Parkway City/State/Zip: Aiken, SC, 29801 Email address: [email protected]

Equipment Needs:
Provided: screen, projector, standard wired microphone, a computer audio connection, and a standard Internet connection

Personal: Cell phone *Technical assistance not necessary

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Title of Submission: Educational Technology: Mobile Learning


Using Mobile Devices To Improve Education & The Learning Environment

Intended Audience & Track:


6-12 Teachers

Presentation Format:
1. Demonstration/Lecture 2. Hands on activity

Presentation Sessions:
Multiple

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Submission Description:
This session will propel teachers into the future by introducing mobile learning and engaging with mobile devices for educational purposes. Teachers will explore how cellphones are beneficial to the classroom, focusing on the value, benefits, and most importantly the improvement in student motivation and participation.

Expanded Submission Description:


Mobile learning is when a mobile device, like a smart phone, is effectively utilized within the educational paradigm. Utilizing cell phones for education is not environment specific; it can be used effectively in a traditional classroom setting, or for distance learning. The value of participating in mobile learning is rather significant. Schools and teachers are constantly trying to expand on their knowledge of and usage of technology in the classroom. Large populations of school-aged students, as well as working-class adults (yes, you, teachers!) have regular access to a mobile device. Considering this, it would be safe to assume that this population can demonstrate a confident and comfortable command of navigating and using a smart-phone. In a sense, this would mean that mobile learning will eliminate a demand of teachers time and resources to gain knowledge about the technology and, upon completion of this session, be able to incorporate it into their everyday instruction. Despite the usefulness and comfort levels of mobile learning, there exist far more convincing benefits when it comes to individual schools, teachers, and our students. There are many obvious benefits of adopting mobile learning for your school. The major benefit is the expense. Books and PCs cost a substantial amount of money to purchase, keep up-to-date, and repair, which constantly is taken from the school budget. Many schools have activated a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) policy, of which the students will be using their personal mobile devices. Classroom texts can be downloaded and/or uploaded, or accessed on the mobile devices at a fraction of the cost for traditional materials. Clearly, the financial aspect of mobile learning is quite appealing.

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Another benefit of mobile learning is for you, the teacher. Educational materials can be delivered and (accessed by students) instantly. In regards to the notion of immediacy, communications and collaborations are faster. There is what seems like an infinite amount of applications that can be used to conduct assessments and evaluations. Finally, through the usage of screen-shots and other apps, teachers can capture student evidence of any learning activity. Obviously, the aforementioned immediate delivery and abilities makes mobile learning a valuable asset to any classroom setting. A final, and most important benefit for mobile learning is the rewarding learning experience for students. Whether the mobile device is being used as a useful addon tool for students with special needs, the focus of an instructional activity, or as a hook to re-engage students who have lost interest in education, mobile learning captures the interest of the learner. Students can participate in various communitycentered learning, assessment-centered learning, and student-centered learning experiences through the utilization of social networking or texting for collaborating, testing and surveys for assessments, and contextual learning and educational gaming for student-centered learning. Clearly, such activities and resources will get students excited about learning. This workshop session will expand on the aforementioned information and actively engage participants into the realm of mobile learning by first listening to an informational lecture and participating in various related activities.

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