Mobile Technologies as Course Research Tools - BEA 2014 Presentation by Dr. David McCoy
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This presentation details the use of mobile technologies, such as smart phones and tablets, as important instructional research components in a global social media course. Examples will be provided relating to the research procedures, mobile technology implementation and designed academic activities that illustrate beneficial and enhanced student learning.
Transcript of Mobile Technologies as Course Research Tools - BEA 2014 Presentation by Dr. David McCoy
Mobile Device Ownership90% of American adults have a cell phone.98% of the 18 to 29 year old age group own
cell phones.58% of adults own a smart phone.42% own a tablet computer.32% own an e-reader.
Pew Internet Project Mobile Device study, 2014
College StudentsStudents are ready to use mobile devices on
an increasing level.Students look to professors and institutions
for opportunities and encouragement!Students find that using technology to feel
more engaged in classes can be challenging.
ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2013
College Students & Mobile DevicesCollege students strongly believe that tablets
can improve learning.80% believe that tablets can make learning
more fun.60% believe that tablets help students study
more efficiently and perform better in classes.
66% believe that tablets will effectively replace textbooks within the next five years.
Pearson Student Mobile Device Survey 2013 study
Mobile Device PedagogyFaculty need to design courses with both formal and
informal learning outcomes.
Effective connections between the curriculum and the devices are paramount to learning.
Collaborative assignments are essential and impactful.
Gikas & Grant (2013) Mobile Computing Devices in Higher Education. Internet and Higher Education.
Global Impact of Social MediaAshland University course Core Social Science designation
Multiple research projects examining social media use in various countries.
Reliance on mobile devices for daily course exercises and project research.
Mobile Media Study projectA short study of how people use mobile
media to create and access social media.Each study should cover two basic research
questions.Research design could be quantitative (surveys)
or qualitative (interviews/focus group).Must contain a literature review.Must contain a results section.Study conducted by a small group of researchers.A basic template and some supporting articles
were provided in an ANGEL site folder.
Mobile Device StudiesUniversity of Florida studyMobile device survey slideshowMobile device usage reportMobile device consumer study resultsPearson Student Mobile Device Survey 2013
Use these studies to assist your literature review and guide your interview or survey questions.
ConclusionsMobile devices as learning tools-----Extend learning beyond the classroom walls.
Accentuate collaborative instructional opportunities.
Accelerate research capabilities (speed/depth).
Impact global awareness in a digitally-linked manner.
