Mobile Learning

Defined and Discussed

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Hello!

I AM JILLIAN ASTREN
This is my definition of mobile learning
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Mobile learning is the result of disruptive shift

in education using a blended learning approach and
mobile educational technologies. It is the process
in which students can be true 21st century learners and
prepares them for their
future as digital citizens.
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Three main aspects

Disruptive Mobile Educational Blended

Shift Technologies Learning
Approach
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A disruptive shift must take place in

order for mobile learning to succeed.

Involves redefining the responsibilities of

teachers and students, blurring the lines
between formal and informal learning
(McQuiggan, 2015).

to transform education in ways that have

impact, a bottom-up and top-down strategy
should be implemented (Schwartz, 2014).
Autonomous Team.

mobile technologies offer a new paradigm

in connectivity, communication, and
collaboration in our everyday lives. For
education, these are huge opportunities to
provide an experience that is relevant and
engaging (McQuiggan, 2015).
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Mobile educational
technologies allow for the experience
of mobile learning.

The evolution of educational technologies

gives rise to the experience and opportunity
of mobile learning. However, it matters
tremendously not only that [educational
technologies] be added to the educational
process, but that the educational process
shift to incorporate new capabilities.
(McQuiggan, 2015).
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A blended learning approach is
necessary when using mobile technologies in
learning settings (Richards, 2013).

Blended learning is a formal education

program in which a student learns at least in
part through online learning with some
element of student control over time, place,
path, and/or pace and at least in part a
supervised brick-and-mortar location away
from home. The modalities along each
students learning path in a course or subject
are connected to provide an integrated
learning experience. (Staker, Horn, 2014).

A key point in mobile learning theory is that

is it the learner that is mobile, not the
technology (Richards, 2013).
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Workplace Challenges
of adopting and using mobile learning.
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A challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it. - Ray A.

Davis

Robust Tech As a K-12 TTOC, I see multiple Storage and

classrooms and schools within
Capacity a week. The most common Charging
Need to consider: mobile technology for student Sharing
use that I see is the iPad.
Broadband access, School sets seem to be the among
norm, rather than one to one,
Hardware/Software, ranging from:
classes
Technical Support. < 50 (Elementary) Consistency
> 75 (Secondary)
to adopt and use I have witnessed a few
for students
mobile learning different challenges Technical
throughout the schools.
Issues
App requests
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Dont handicap your children by making their lives easy. - Robert A.

Heinlein
Our district strictly follows
District & School FIPPA professional obligations.
Policies However, from my
Need to consider: experiences, it is unclear if all FIPPA
teachers are aware of the
Student online obligations. Distraction
safety, I have found that elementary Bans
classrooms and schools have
Acceptable usage, more structured boundaries Inconsistency
and bans of mobile
Boundaries and technology. Where, secondary
Bans. schools have looser
boundaries and bans. I
to adopt and use believe this is due to the
mobile learning. nature of the level of the
learner.
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. - Seneca

Professional As a young educator I feel

Development grateful to be experiencing Lack of
Need to consider: the opportunity for a professional
disruptive shift in
Fundamental changes education at this point of
learning
in instructional time in my career. community.
strategies. MindShift states
Basic understanding of educators should be Professional
mobile devices and thinking critically about Development
features. how they will deliver opportunities.
to adopt and use instruction differently using
the opportunities afforded
mobile learning. by mobile technologies
(2012). This change could
be challenging for many.
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Workplace Solutions
of adopting and using mobile learning.
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Robust Tech Capacity Solutions

Stor Charging stations - either a
cart or tote is used, dependent
age on the number of iPads within
and the school. The devices have a
Cha home within the school where
rgin the cart or tote should be
located and plugged in - if not
g signed out and in use.

Sha Sign out sheet - In the

designated home space for
ring the devices there is a weekly
Am calendar where teachers can
ong sign out the entire cart or tote
Clas for their class. Further, at the
secondary level I have seen an
ses option for individual use sign
out from the totes.

Con At the elementary level, I have

seen class lists taped to the
sist top of the iPad cart where
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Storage and Charging Examples

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District and School Policies Solutions

FIP The district has a mandatory
FIPPA learning session for all
PA teachers of the district to be
made aware of their
professional obligations.

Dist At the secondary level a

solution that is a classroom
ract charging station for personal
ion devices. It is a pocket
organizer hung on the wall
with multiple chargers and
power bars available for
students to plug in mobile
devices when they are needed
or when theyve proven to be a
distraction. I believe this is a
step towards MindShifts
suggestion that schools
[move] towards making
students responsible for their
behaviour with regard to
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Professional Development Solutions

Lac Many online professional
learning communities or
k of networks exist within
prof applications such as Google+.
essi Teachers can take the initiative
ona to connect with other teachers
within their school or district to
l share ideas and learning. In my
lear current district the district
nin technology services welcomes
g requests for technology
training by email, phone or the
com ticket service.
mu
nity

Prof I recently went to a Swift

Coding Learning Event. This
essi was hosted by district
ona technology services and was
l free for all teachers, admin,
and educational assistants
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Mobile learning offers a novel
approach to reach todays learners
(digital natives).
Flexibility in when the learning takes
place,
Personalized content,
Teaches relevant skills for the future
(McQuiggan, 2015).
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Fritschi, J. & Wolf, M. (2012). What it takes to launch a mobile learning program in schools. S. Vosloo, & M. West
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MindShift(Teaching Strategies). Paris: UK: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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Horn, M., & Staker, H. (2014). Blended using disruptive innovation to improve schools. Retrieved from
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McQuiggan, S. (2015). Mobile learning: reaching kids today. Retrieved from

http://oltd508lewis.weebly.com/uploads
/8/2/7/9/8279059/mobile-learning-a-handbook-for-developers-educators-and-learners-scott-mcquiggan.pdf

R Richards. (2013, June 24). Theory of Mobile Learning. [Web log comment]. Retrieved from
http://oltd508lewis.weebly.com/uploads/8/2/7/9/8279059/theory_of_mobile_learning_dr._reshan_richards.pdf

Schwartz, K. (2014). Employers challenge to educators: make school relevant to students lives. MindShift, Big Ideas.
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relevant-to-students-lives/
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