Ipod Touch For Mobile Learning

ITSC 2009 mobile learning with J.Nalder

With J.Nalder

ITSC 2009

ITSC 2009

With J.Nalder

: Interactive responses www.twazzup.com/search?q=Itsc09&I=all

#ITSC09 ITSCml

: Workshop resources http://www.evernote.com/pub/jnxyz/iPhoneinEducation

BACKUP: ALI >ITSC09 group>conversations>emerging technologies

ACU vision for mlearning (2007)

How much of this can be done now that iPhone-like devices are commonplace?

ITSC 2009

With J.Nalder

mlearning

elearning

Where is your school at on continuum? Where are you at on your journey?

ITSC 2009

With J.Nalder

WORKSHOP overview:

1. Future citizens 2. BIG Picture 3. iPod Touch 4. Playtime 5. Tomorrow?

Future citizens: Kids today eh? Jeremytai Notorious d.a.v.

Bob AuBuchon

Bob AuBuchon

1. Future citizens

What’s he thinking about you as an educator?

Students fly a camera by balloon into the atmosphere.

Tullawong computer survey:

Approx. 650 students surveyed 100

Overall %ʼs per Question:

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Qs

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1. Computer? 2. Use Computer? 2B. Use twice/w? 3. Internet? 4. Use Internet? 4B. Use net twice/w? 5. Mobile Phone? 5B. Internet on mobile? 6. Other mobile device?

2. BIG Picture

Students expect a learning environment that accommodates a mobile lifestyle, integrates today’s digital tools, adapts to individual learning styles, & encourages collaboration & teamwork. - ‘A compelling model for the 21st-century:’ Apple Mobile Learning Solutions

CLOUD

Digital Revolution so far:

A.I. Semantic web

Networks: Mainframe to Mainframe

P2P

PC to Web

Social

mid-00ʼs

mid-90ʼs

W E B

Mobile:

3.0

2.0

1.0

Everyware Ubiquitous computing

Notebook sales beat Desktops

Desktop: Laptops

1G

2G

Palm PDA

Smart phones

Phase 1: Computing goes mobile - PDAs, MP3 players, podcasting - one use, stand-alone

LearnerCenteredness:

eLearning

2015

WiFi

Time:

mid-80ʼs

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Blackberry email 3G

M.I.D.s

4G

Eee PC

Phase 2: Connectivity goes mobile - Mobile Safari, Netbooks,

- converged access to cloud data / Networks / services

Web Apps, 3G wireless broadband

mLearning

Connectivism

PLE/ PLN

Virtual Primary Schools

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“For many users, broadband mobile devices like the iPhone have already begun to assume many tasks that were once the exclusive province of portable computers”.

A recent survey predicts that by the year 2020, most people across the world will be using a mobile device as their primary means for connecting to the Internet. (www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/270/report_display.asp)

“Almost every Student carries a mobile device, making it a natural choice for content delivery and even field work and data capture.”

Digital Revolution so far: - Content?

User content is now king ie. News events sent out by twitter long before they are reported by old media.

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3. iPod Touch

iTouch in Education?

iTouch in Education in Australia?

“Preliminary research ... found students were more willing to come to school, did more homework and used their iPods more than laptops or desktop computers” - ‘Homework is fun on an iPod Touch’ www.smh.com.au

Louise Duncan Shepperton High, Victoria “It astounds me that after using the iPod Touch in the classroom since last year, there are still so many new ways it can be applied to my teaching, & so many new connections to be made with people who are starting to use them around the world”.

Biancia Kattanach-Firebrace, Cale McCartin and Mitch Taylforth (left to right) were given iPods to use at school while completing year 8 at Shepparton High School. Photo: Michael Clayton-Jones

Louise Duncan Shepperton High, Victoria

“With Studywiz Mobile students take tests, access student galleries, download class work, participate in polls, check their calendars, & even join in class discussion groups to increase the opportunities for learning in a safe, personalised environment”.

http://www.europe.studywiz.com/?cat=42

Jenny Ashby, Epsom Primary, Victoria

“Teaching practices in the upper primary school have been traditional and teacher-centred and we would like to attempt to move to a student-centered learning environment via the use of the iPod Touch”.

Jenny Ashby, Epsom Primary, Victoria

Weather App, calculators, photo viewer, handwriting, literacy, etch-a-sketch http://web.me.com/jenashby/iPodTouch_Project

6 Queensland Educator’s talk about using the iTouch “My experiences so far have all been positive. It really is a natural tool for them to learn on. Main strength are the simplicity of its design. It is easy to access apps and children of all ages can access the apps”.  “My 3 year old daughter loves superpoke pets where she gets to feed, clean and play with a virtual penguin. I really think the ipod touch has huge merits for learning in the 21st century”. - Dawn Clark, Cedar Creek

6 Queensland Educator’s talk about using the iTouch “The most significant strength is its size, & subsequent portability, which is important when considering devices for integration. The device is easily managed, & can be simply restored if mistakes are made”. “I am seeing the rise of iPhones possessed by students.  By demonstrating productive use of the platform with the iPod Touch I can teach students to use the device they own in a more productive and effective manner”. - Shane Roberts Gold Coast

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4. Playtime

It is very possible to be overwhelmed/stressed by capabilities of modern mobile devices

So relax with the Fluid app...

Each clue is solved using a different app: (Record answers with screenshot)

Scavenger Hunt

Clue 1: 987-634 + 29 X 163 = Clue 2: Time Difference between Paris and Melbourne Clue 3: Name of motor way near our closest Apple store at Robina Town Centre Clue 4: Temperature in Paris on Saturday Clue 5: name a trending topic on twitter (‘look under sources’)

Review Task

Creating content on the iTouch 1. Create - Choose an App to review: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Twitterific Evernote Google Earth myHomework PocketPhonics lite iFlipr flashcards lite Writepad Etc.

• In pairs, write a review for first time users • Focus on ease of use, and applications for Educators and for students 2. Share/Publish • Twitterific - text/ pic screen - 140 characterʼs • Evernote - text, screen pic, audio, handwriting from writepad -> ALI • email - [email protected]

5.

Will you still support me tomorrow?

no.

www.learninginhand.com

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

http://www.apple.com/education/mobile-learning/

Tomorrow?

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Tomorrow?

twitter: @jnxyz http://ulearning.edublogs.org

www.qsite.edu.au : Workshop resources http://www.evernote.com/pub/jnxyz/iPhoneinEducation