The Future of mLearning&

The Use of Personal Digital Assistants

ED 480 - Educational TechnologyTuesday & Thursday 1:30 – 3:00 pmMr. John JenkinsFall 2008

Presented By: Nerine Villlagomez

What Is Mobile Learning?

Connection

Why M-Learning…1. Convenience2. Collaboration3. Portability4. Compatibility5. Engaging & Fun

History Overview of mlearning

d-Learning

Examples of Mobile Learning Devices

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M-Learning

The Pros & Cons of M-LearningPros:

• Interaction• Portability • Collaborative• Engaging learners• Increase motivation• Bridging of the digital

divide• Just-in-time learning• May assist learners with

some disabilities.

Cons:

• Small screens • Limited storage capacities • Battery life/charge• Lack of common operating system

& hardware platform • Still difficult to use moving graphics• Limited potential for expansion with

some devices• Devices can become out dated

quickly• Wireless bandwidth is limited and

may degrade • Difficulties with printing

So what do we know now…

 

LearningLearning

The Use of

Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

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Wired Technology

Wireless Technology

Examples of PDAs

How can PDAs be used in the classroom?

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What Have We Learned So Far…

Thank you !

Resources• Sites

– http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/e-learning/2008/01/10/new-answers-for-e-learning.html

– http://www.educause.edu/M-LearningandMobility/12397

– http://www.grayharriman.com/mlearning.htm#2

– http://www.newsweekshowcase.com/distance-

learning/ • People

– “KID” • You know who you are!

– Maria Ana

• Pictures– 2003 C. M. Schneider, etc.

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