Activity 1 - Mobile Learning

Activity 1: Mobile Learning

Technology is today’s world is rapidly changing, and mobile devices now are so convenient for everyone to use. There are smartphones, tablets, e-readers, IPads, wireless projectors, educational apps, and multiple user apps that can work well in classrooms.

Case studies does show that students respond well and show an increase in motivation to learn. Using any mobile devices properly and effectively in a classroom can greatly improve the learning outcome.

I can create a classroom using several methods with the help of mobile devices and by using some guiding principles.

First, I will either show a video on the projector and/or model with my assistant on how to use the mobile device and how it will help our lesson for today.

Second, depending on what type of lesson activity, I will break the class into groups or individually and have them collaborate with each other during the activity.

Lastly, I will assess the students by presenting their work in front of the class as a group or individually, and correct and comment on their work.

So, my lesson for today would be to create a book about sports on their IPads and present their work in front of the class.

All my students have IPads to use solely for educational purposes.

- - It is a great device with lots of apps for young learners

- - It is light weight and portable

- - It can use on-line apps for brainstorming and for collaborating

- - It can also be used to assess other students’ work

- - It can be used as a voice recorder and/or a video recorder for any assignments

The classroom can use Airplay or any other wireless routers to connect several devices at the same time

- - It has a universal adapter that can connect to any mobile wireless device

- - It is Mac OS and Windows compatible

- - It can connect to the overhead projector

The classroom has an overhead projector

- - It can to almost any mobile devices that has wireless capabilities

- - It can project standard video, HD, zoom, and pause capabilities

- - Students or teachers can enlarge or zoom out and have students view the work all at the same time

The school has an on-line assessment and evaluation program

- - It helps keep track of all the progress and activities being covered

- - Parents, students, and teachers can learn and discuss about their children’s development

- - Having a digital on-line backup is always good, just in case your computer crashes or fails

- - Teachers can also better understand which student requires more help in certain areas

So having a mobile device greatly improves their motivation in learning and class participation. If the students did not have a tablet, then they would not be able to show everyone their work on the projector. If the students had to create a poster, and show the students 1 by 1, then it would be time consuming and won’t be able to correct mistakes instantly, whereas if it was on a digital format, the presentation would run a lot smoother and not waste paper.