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Investigating mobile learning technologies and
software applications was an exciting
task and I enjoyed it tremendously.
All the options I found have unlimited
potential, endless possibilities and will enhance adult learning for years to
come. Walker (2006) rationalizes: “it has been widely recognized that mobile
learning is not just about the use of portable devices but also about learning
across contexts”. This is essential because adult learners are able to
facilitate their own learning in many ways at every content level.
These
sites work in tandem to transform the printed page onto dynamic, mobile ready
content that can be easily accessed quickly, and viewed as on demand video
presentations anytime, anywhere. There are new capabilities for users of these
sites to share and track online versions of their presentations that can be
viewed on computers, tablets and smartphones.
I
selected this technology for its easy accessibility to be used in conjunction
with all types of video presentations. It is an ideal tool to use with
PowerPoint presentations whether online or any mobile device.
I
would utilize this form of mobile technology to introduce new content, present
required articles, novels and the graphic illustrations of the novels,
articles, and readings.
The adult learners will have a special
project to interpret the novel the class will read together and illustrate it
using this technology including visuals, graphics, and other creative mediums
of their choice.
This technology allows learners to consume
large amounts of information and create their personalized form of mobile
learning. It affords adult learners to write, create, and decide where and when
to perform in meaningful learning activities. They are not forced to
participate and the ridicule of others.
“In an ideal m-learning situation, the learners do not stay in a fixed
location learning alone or together. They review, choose, participate, and
access information they need immediately when they have questions or ideas,
regardless of where they are located.” (Koszalka & Ntloedibe-Kuswani, 2010,
p.142).
I want to incorporate this technology in my
class environment simply because I can easily create content conducive for
mobile learning: it can be assessed from a tablet or smartphone: enables quick
learning: fosters efficient learning and it is used with videos, podcasts,
iPhones, iPads and Smartphones. “Today, students can display mastery in
countless ways that involve the creation of digital content”. (Richardson,
2010).
The first example of incorporating this
technology would be assigning the first week of school the adult learners would
create their personal presentation concerning their lives. It would be used
instead of the formal class presentations. I envision the adult learners
getting to know each other on a more personal level and forge long lasting
friendships outside the class environment as well. Second, the adult learners
would be assigned to interview a person in their chosen vocation and present
their findings to the class in ant format they select. “M-learning tools can
therefore become partners in the learning process by providing access to
information or people that
can help learners develop
understanding at any time, in any place:. (Hannum & McCombs, 2008:
Jonassen, 1998).
Mobile technologies are the “new”
realities in education. All of us must learn to implement these mobile
technologies to redesign the face of education to reach into the future.
References
Hannum,
W., & McCombs, B. (2008). Enhancing distance learning for today’s youth
with learner-centered principles. Education
Technology, 48(3), 11-20. Retrieved from http://asianvu.com/bookstoread/etp/
Koszalka, T. A., &
Ntloedibe-Kuswani, G. S. (2010). Literature on the safe
and disruptive learning potential of
mobile technologies. Distance Education, 31(2), 139-157.
Retrieved from the
Walden Library databases.
Richardson, W. (2010). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful
web tools for
classrooms (3rd ed.).
Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Walker,
K. (2006). Introduction: Mapping the landscape of mobile learning. In M.
Sharples (Ed.), Big issues in mobile
learning: Report of a workshop by the kaleidoscope network of excellence mobile
learning initiative. University of Nottingham.
Educator 1966,
ReplyDeleteI have added the two sites on presentations and slide share to my bookmarks. These two look like something that would assist virtually anyone that has even "had the best presentation" only to find that it could not be accessed or viewable. With the mobile technology now so prevalent anyone could just take out their smartphone and create and view presentations. Being a teacher that has to travel between rooms and not knowing what technology is available from room to room, such advances in technology make the transitions smoother.
Jane
You did an excellent job laying out some technology tools for mobile devices. I am definitely motivated to access these sites. Thanks for posting this information.
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