iPads: the new frontier - November 2010
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Presented by Cecilie Murray at the VITTA Conference, November 2010, Melbourne, Australia
Transcript of iPads: the new frontier - November 2010
Cecilie MurrayJohn Sloan
Delphian eLearning
Let’s talk about what we know What the research saysWorkshop: Planning an implementation strategy Support networks and info sources Good apps and how to find them Effective integration into teaching & learningApps, apps and dataResources
Discuss:
Which mobile devices do you use inside and outside of school?
Share:
What have you found out about mobile devices?
K-12 Report 2010 Cloud computing Collaborative
environments Game based
learning Mobiles Augmented reality Flexible displays
http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2010-Horizon-Report-K12.pdf
Aust-NZ Report 2010
• E-books
• Mobiles
• Augmented reality
• Open content
• Gesture based computing
• Visual data analysis
http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2010-Horizon-Report-ANZ.pdf
Mobile learning is…‘learning in a more personalised way, handing over more control to the learners themselves’
‘disruptive learning’
(Stead, 2006) ‘holds and heightens student interest, engages
students in learning, and provides yet another means for expressive and receptive literacy’
(Dogeby, 2007)
The Research
‘a small, cleverly designed handheld game can significantly enhance learner performance in
mental maths as well as having a positive impact on other aspects of classroom life’
(Robertson, 2009).
‘mobile devices can have a positive impact on learning experiences for both educators and
students’
(McFarlane, Triggs& Yee, 2008; Ng & Nicholas, 2009)
‘Schools with one-to-one computing programs have fewer discipline problems, lower dropout rates, and higher rates of college attendance than schools with a higher ratio of students to computers…but for one-to-one programs to boost student achievement as well, they must be properly implemented.’
Project Red (Revolutionizing Education) June 2010
(ed. Wan Ng, 2010)
Chapter 12 Imagine Mobile
Learning in your Pocket
Cecilie Murray, Delphian eLearning
http://www.igi-global.com/bookstore/TitleDetails.aspx?TitleId=41770
how mobile learning might be used to increase engagement, motivation, ICT curriculum integration and effective learning in K-12 schools.
action research questions focused on impact on learning in core curriculum areas, literacy, numeracy, new media, interpersonal development
iPodagogy 2007 iPods and video podcasting for learning
iPod Touch Project 2008
8 iPod Touches per class for literacy
Global Mobile Learning 2008-09
Two year project – Australia, Singapore and USA
Nintendo DS for Maths 2009
Nintendo DS for student learning in Mathematics
Up to 50 Primary and secondary schools
1:1technologies and collaborative technologies supporting VELS outcomes
iPod touch, Netbooks, Flip cameras, Blogs, Wikis, GPS & geocaching, Massive Multiplayer Online Gaming, Quizdom etc
Benchmarking, data collection based on rubrics, online survey, reports, interviews
Mobile learning: Promotes confidence and independence regardless of
year level and age
Promotes peer coaching and developing activities for each other
Important in encouraging ESL learners, reluctant learners (at risk/disengaged)
Improves attendance, more active participation in class
Promotes better preparation and organisation for class
Supports more regular completion of school work and homework
Mobile learning stimulates enjoyment in learning…‘fun’ activity
Greater interaction (& writing) from boys in particular, in blogs, podcasts and web pages
Stimulates teachers and students to work creatively to improve literacy and numeracy
Student performance data – improves numeracy and literacy, increases skills in teamwork, interpersonal skills and ICT skills
Motivates teachers to rethink their pedagogy around the use of ICT and mobile devices
Research reportsiPod Touch Reporthttp://delphian.com.au/ipod-touch-research-report
iPodagogy: Using iPods and Video Podcasting for Learninghttp://delphian.com.au/ipods-and-podcasting-learning
Global Mobile Learninghttp://delphian.com.au/global-mobile-learning-research
ReferencesProject Red (2010) Revolutionizing Education, One to One Institute, US. http://projectred.org/
McFarlane, A. Triggs, P. & Yee, W. (2008). Researching mobile learning - Interim report to Bectahttp://partners.becta.org.uk/uploaddir/downloads/page_documents/research/mobile_learning.pdf
Ng, W. & Nicholas, H. (2009a). Introduction of pocket PC in schools: attitudes and beliefs in the first year. Computers and Education.
Robertson, M. (2009) Innovative Schooling and Responsiveness to ongoing Global Change, La Trobe University, Melbourne
Stead, G. (2006). Mobile technologies: transforming the future of learning, in Emerging Technologies for Learning, BECTA. http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload-dir/downloads/page_documents/research/emerging_technologies.pdf
Metiri Group (2006) Technology in Schools, What the Research Says, Cisco Systems. http://www.cisco.com/web/strategy/docs/education/TechnologyinSchoolsReport.pdf
Dogeby, (2006) Using iPods for Instruction, Principals Partnership, Florida. http://www.principalspartnership.com/iPods.pdf
Why iPads or Touch tablets?
iPad or Galaxy Tablet (Samsung)
Small handheld devices enable learning anywhere, anytime
Convergence of innovations in mobile technology and social software, Web 2.0
Young people’s social use of technologies
For schools it means 1:1 is achievable
Discuss in four rotations: (10 mins)
1. How do we develop an Implementation Strategy?
2. Where do I find support, networks and info?
3. How do I find quality educational apps?
4. How do I integrate iPads in the classroom?
Good practice: AALF 21 steps for implementation
DEECD – 2 resources 1:1 21 steps checklist at DEECD VIC & QLD
Issues: professional learning an issue OHP or data shows for using with iPads Teachers need to be taught hand gestures
with iPads PL to be built into planning
Look at other schools for good practice Technicians from other schools Talk to Apple
Issues: Proxies- the big end proxy is key in Govt
schools Independent schools more flexible iTunes – bulk purchase for schools; 1 app per
device
Places to go to look at reviews of apps
Issue: - time for teachers to find good apps
iTunes search processes not intuitive
Flash not working on iPads – Skyfire browser app (prompts users to be >17 y.o)
Personal device issues in schools
Search in iTunes, not on the device
iPub – images or multimedia for assignments
Integrate with other technologies
Netbooks, ipod touches, ipads etc
Curriculum developed first
Curriculum, not technology should be the driver
Seek out schools demonstrating good practice
Four phases:◦ PLANNING – research, vision, consult, assess readiness, project
plan, budget
◦ PREPARATION – assess teacher skills, professional learning, spaces, suppliers, applications, costs, policies
◦ IMPLEMENTATION – support services, distribute, use in classrooms
◦ EVALUATION – device use (action research), support services, policies and management
Good Practice Tips
Implementation of Mobile Learning projects http://delphian.com.au/mobile-learning-articles
http://epotential.education.vic.gov.au/showcase/resource.php?res_id=659&showcase_id=65
Educational apps Relevant to kids
Use technologies that pervade their lives
Engaging for learning
Inquiry based constructivist content
High quality games prolong engagement
Kids can consolidate knowledge independently
Australian Curriculum app
English Apps
Spectronics: Apps for Educationhttp://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/uncategorized/2010/09/educational-apps-and-resources-for-the-ipad-and-iphone/
History Apps
Maths Apps
Science Apps
Use Twitter to follow the leaders:
#slide2learn #mlearning#edapps
Curriculum-driven content, high quality graphics Monitor student progress online
A new model
Data from apps
1 2 3 SHEEP is a counting app for young learners with 3 fun activities - flying a helicopter around the farm, herding sheep into pens and guiding the sheepdog into the ute
MATHSTRONAUT is a maths challenge app for addition and subtraction, designed for Primary and
Middle school students.
PLINKERTON is a cybersafety mystery game that aims to create awareness for Middle school students
about how to stay safe online.
Web: www.delphian.com.au
www.app-titude.com.au
Email: [email protected]
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