2. Second Phase: The characteristics of Mobile learning.
The characteristics of mobile learning
2.1. Real world relevance: Use mobile learning in authentic contexts
2.2. Mobile contexts: Use mobile learning in contexts where learnersare mobile
2.3. Explore: Provide time for exploration of mobile technologies
2.4. Blended: Blend mobile and non-mobile technologies
2.5. Whenever: Use mobile learning spontaneously
2.6. Wherever: Use mobile learning in nontraditional learning spaces
2.7. Whomsoever: Use mobile learning both individually andcollaboratively
2.8. Affordances: Exploit the affordances of mobile technologies
2.9. Personalize: Employ the learners’ own mobile devices
2.10. Mediation: Use mobile learning to mediate knowledgeConstruction.
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The contexts may be commercial, educational or purely lifestyle, and will often involve characteristics of collaboration, reflection, and articulation, (Herrington & Herrington, 2006) [6]
2.2.Mobile contexts: Use mobile learning in contexts where learners are mobile
The mobile learning is situated in contexts where the learner is mobile across topics, space and time. Commuters engage in mobile learning as they travel to and from work accessing different information and engaging in different tasks, returning to these tasks at different times throughout the day. Clear evidence of mobile learning in this project is seen where early career teachers created audio files of teacher wisdom stories for use as a tool for reflection on teaching.
2.3.Explore: Provide time for exploration of mobile technologies
While it is apparent that many learner have a greater familiarity with technology than their predecessors it is also clear that some do not. Providing time for learner to explore the Technological features and educational affordances of devices can be done in a variety of ways. Sharing knowledge, peer tutoring and engaging in introductory authentic tasks appear to be useful approaches
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There are learning tasks that benefit from a blending ofmobile and non- mobile devices. The capacity to sync information anddownload media adds to the versatility of these devices. 2.5.Whenever: Use mobile learning spontaneously
Mobile learning can be spontaneous, unanticipated and opportunistic.Being in the right place at the right time to capture significant eventsprovides invaluable knowledge for individuals as well ascommunities, witnessed by the current reliance of news services onopportunistic recordings made by mobile learners and theirtechnologies. Learner in this project were able to capitalize on the spontaneous events occurring in their classrooms in order tocapture perspectives of pedagogical approaches for later exploration.
2.6.Wherever: Use mobile learning in nontraditional learning spaces
Mobile learning can occur wherever people find a need. Traditionallylearning is seen to occur in formal settings like classrooms and lecturetheatres whereas informal learning occurs as we wait for a bus,converse with a colleague over lunch, or engage in work experience. Products created in
This source had extra readings by authors who have been in the workforce, and it had very good examples. Cournoyer, B. (n.d.). Informal vs. Formal Learning: What's the Difference? Retrieved September 27, 2015, from http://www.brainshark.com/ideas-blog/2012/February/Informal-vs-Formal-Learning-Difference.aspx?ref=svredirect Brendan Counoyer works to develop top-quality content for Brainshark as the Director of content marketing.
throughout the 21st century there has been an enormous amount of changes that have affected our American society and advancements. Examples include technological advances, pieces of legislation and important historical figures. The smartphone has played the most important role in these advancements because of the integration into schools, social media and ability to stay connected with distant family members and friends. A perfect example that sets the stage for how smartphones have affected and are currently affecting society is the integration of them into the education systems across the world.
Take gadgets such as the cell phone for example; cell phones are one of the most commonly used devices in our society. There is no argument that such a small piece of metal and wires has “changed the way our society approaches learning and even life itself” (NCES). Some college professors and even elementary school teachers have formatted assignments to be technologically savvy. Learning in the classroom not only involves a paper and pen, but has evolved to using cell phones to take pictures of slides, write down homework assignments, or even to quickly research the topic being discussed in a
Students with phones now are able to do much more with them. Phones recently have the ability to access the world wide web,
Many Americans assume that technology in the classroom is purely a distracting device that can possibly socially disconnect students or encourage academic fraudulence on tests or assignments. While many others see it as a way to enhance education and make learning more fun and effective. We live in a digital world, technology surrounds us in every aspect of our lives. No matter how strongly some people may dislike the premise of the internet and texting in schools, these services are here to stay. Using these technologies in the classroom can prepare students for a future deeply rooted in technology.
The rivalry between students who believe they should be able to use their cell phones in class and teachers who believe them to be disrespectful has caused a ripple effect that now bleeds through many classrooms roaring its controversial head. And here we are stuck in an ongoing battle seldom won by students. The position that students should not be able to misuse their cell phones in a classroom setting is one held by the author of “Today 's Lesson: Life in the Classroom Before Cellphones” Louise Katz, who believes that “those halcyon days” were over (Katz). Likewise, Zoya Kahn, the author of “Why Cell Phones Do Not Belong In The Classroom” has a similar stance on the topic, Kahn states that “it is in everyone’s interest for instructors to
Some schools are leveraging students’ own smartphones- the so called BYOD (bring your own device) approach. “ All right, we can 't win this battle, how do we turn it so it wins for us, so we can make it positive.” Cyndy Taymore, superintendent for Melrose Public Schools said about a year and a half ago. Allowing phones in class are cheaper because you do not have to buy a computer or tablet for every student.
There are many ways to learn but the three main ways are auditory learning, visual learning, and kinesthetic learning. I conducted an interview with two college students, one majoring in English, and the other majoring in nutrition on their views concerning learning styles. Both interviews we’re conducted on April 21, 2016. One was face to face, and the other was done through text. It was easier to conduct the interview through text rather than face to face.
Kennedy Hamlin Mrs. Gallos English 3 Honors 29 March 2018 A Twenty-First Century Problem: Cell Phone Usage in the Classroom Even though banning cell phones reduce distractions in the classroom, phones should be allowed in the classroom, but restricted to school work because it offers more learning opportunities and gets kids excited about learning. There are numerous benefits and downsides to allowing technology in the classroom. Having cell phones and other electronic devices in the classroom can be integrated into the curriculum. However, these resources might also be harming the children who use them repeatedly over time.
So it is lead to forgetting the basic way of learning. For example, when the teacher gives students homework they are turning to use of technological devices to search for the answers, rather than return to the main book. On the other hand, we can use the tablet devices in a good way to avoid all these defects, by observing teachers or the parents for their children and students and put some guidance of using tablets, such as placing the appropriate time. Also, the families can close some apps which are unwanted. (Peter, 1997,
Cell Phones In Schools Despite the fact that cell phones may be used for educational purposes, phones should still be banned from schools due to texting and posting, cyberbullying, and a use for non - educational purposes. As a student, I am faced with the problem, “No Cell Phones in Classrooms”. Many students like to bring their cellphones in class. The one problem however is, “What are you doing with your phone?”
Argumentative topics : school children should be allowed to bring mobile phone to schools 1. Introduction A. Hook/Attention getter: As the time flies, technology play the main role in our life, where the world is getting smaller, mobile phone is on everybody’s lip more than MacDonald and Kentucky’s Fried Chicken. Mobile phone becomes indispensable gadget, an absolute necessity for both adult and children. Aware of the essential of mobile phone in life, people starts question whether it should be allowed in school or not and this issue has been hotly debated over the year.
Have you ever considered the amount of productivity, responsibility, blocking of confusion, and the amount of satisfied office workers cell phones can make happen in schools. Well, if you are a principal cell phones could make everyday life at your schools a lot easier. ¨Using smartphones for on-the-fly research during class is a start. ¨ But a good next step is having students gather pertinent information and then learn ways to analyze the validity of their sources.¨ (centerdigitaled)
Sevilla, Danica C. ENGLRES S18 Annotated Bibliography 1. Obyung, K., Fulk, H. K., Alijani, G. S., & Heon, K.(2015). Understanding successful use of smartphones in an academic context: Hbcu students' perspective. Academy Of Educational Leadership Journal, 19(3), 175-185. The article discussed the smartphones’ relevance in the students’ learning experience in the academe.
After years of struggle between teachers and Students and the use of these smart phones in school, new educational trends are actually encouraging the use of these devices” This is another way of stating, smart phones are already a part of the school system and they aren’t going anywhere. With that being said, teachers should take advantage of this and just use them towards their own, and the Students