Integration of Mobile Devices

Integration of Mobile DevicesTechnology Considerations with mobile devices

Introduction to Research

How might an instructional designer bridge the gap that exists between the digital world and the hardback, textbook traditions with mobile technology?

Maureen Gorman

Table of ContentsIntroductionVision and VicesAbstractAiming at a moving targetTime Will TellTime FactorTechnology EmphasisStatisticsEducating the Mobile GenerationsConclusionKey IdeasVisionE-readersiPadLiterature Reviews/ObservationsReferences

Introduction With technology: the individual, educators, and educational institutions are faced with choices to make for the 21st century learner. Those choices are also expectations of interest groups, national, state and local decision makers, while a decision on what to use in classrooms has gone beyond the planning and purchasing of textbooks.

Visions and Vices This is supported by an introduction from the article Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices in which Savilla Banister notes Various interest groups, including state and national accreditation bodies, continue to expect that student (K-16) learn to effectively use computer technologies (ISTE, 2004; Swain & Pearson, 2002 a, 2002b) (Banister, 2010).

Abstract

Education is changing so quickly, we as educators need to keep our eyes on the target and aim for the most centralized decision on how we will use technology to challenge the learner to maximize their opportunities to make the most of their inner capabilities.

Aiming at a Moving Target A comparison is made in the article Aiming at a Moving Target (2010) which calls attention to investigate the time needed before investment. In a pilot study of urban New York, the University of New York used pilot testing for prospective student taking summer class at John Jay College. New E-readers where changing quickly and too fast to make a decision for the future. The educators felt like they were aiming at a moving target.

Time Will Tell

Time Factor With time e-books and e-readers will evolve with greater possibilities. Though there is no doubt that eBooks will be an expanding part of information delivery in libraries, the dedicated e-reader has not yet reached a point where the technology is worth investing in, particularly in these tough economic times. (Kiriakova, Okamoto, Zubarev, & Gross, March, 1010).

Technology Emphasis In digital technology education, this can only be achieved if more emphasis and resources are devoted by institutions to developing the multi-media literacy of academics and developing sustainable work practices which benefit both teacher and student alike (Kiarakova, 2010)

Statistics

Statistics-Mobile (Cox, 2010)Very Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, Neutral, Satisfactory, Very Satisfied, Dont KnowVDS D N S VS DK

VDS D N S VS DKSubject coverage 1.1% 11.9% 16.8% 47% 22.2% 1.1%Searching 0.5% 3.2% 20.5% 45.4% 28.1% 2.2%On-screen presentation 1.1% 8.2% 15.8% 41.8% 36.2% 0.5%Printing 1.6% 9.7% 20% 30.3% 17.8% 20.5%Saving to disk 2.2% 10.9% 24.6% 25.1% 10.9% 26.2%E-mailing 2.2% 3.8% 30.2% 22.5% 11% 30.2%Bookmarking 2.2% 3.8% 23.9% 31.5% 16.3% 22.3%General ease of use 1.1% 3.8% 6.5% 49.5% 38.7% 0.5%Quality of on-screen 1.1% 5.4% 24.3% 34.1% 12.4% 22.7%

Educating the Mobile Generations

http://newlearninginstitute.org/21stcenturyeducation/21st-century-learning/educating-the-mobile-generation.html

Conclusion Today I propose that an investment in training start with the educators and the possibilities of the eBook and eBook readers. From there, qualified pilot studies research this technology within the educational community over a sustained amount of time with documentation and observation. Even though there are studies in place, further studies could substantiate a decision for each individual unit of learning.

Key Ideas

Changing role of teaching and learning practices as a result of technology. Possibilities of using mobile devices needs visionaries to test, purchase, teach, learn and implement research studies and then convince stakeholders of an appropriate plan of action.With community and financial support classrooms can experience the same tools that are used in the business world.

Key Ideas

Key Ideas-Technology training for college students can be used to benefit K-12 classrooms. Discussion threads using literature, e-books, Power Points, chat rooms, discussion formats, and a combination of technological methods is a process/project way of stimulating learning experiences. Teaching reading with the use of Literature has many formats to use in combination with original formats. State and local agencies are faced with a dilemma that will be answered with an investment of time and resources. (Baniste ,2010).

Vision

The roles of teaching will change to accommodate the needs of the current generation. More collaborative efforts with the emphasis on project planning is to take place. Possibilities of using mobile devices needs visionaries to test, purchase, teach, learn and implement research studies and then convince stakeholders of an appropriate plan of action.

E-Readers

E-ReadersE-Reader ApplicationsIpadiPodKindle DXiPod touchNookiPhoneSony-600laptopKindle 3notebooksAlex ereaderBeeBook NeoAstec Pro EE-PCCOOL-ERKobo

Product Comparisonhttp://ebook-reader-review.toptenreviews.com/Kindle 3

Kindle DXBe-Book NeoNookAlex eReader6 Screen600x800R8.7 ounce9.7 Screen600x800 R18.96screen600x80010.5 6,0 & 3.5600x80012.16 Screen600x800114GBWiFi4GBWiFi

512 MBWiFi2GBWiFi256 MBWiFi

Sony Reader Touch EditionPRS-600PandigitalNovelKobo e-Reader COOL-erAztak 5EZ-Reader Pocket Pro7screen600x80010.1 ounces6screen600x80016 ounces6screen600x8008 ounces5screen600x8006.3 ounces5screen600x8006 ounces512 MB1GBWiFi

1GB1GB512MB

iPad

iPadMulti-TouchThe Multi-Touch screen on iPad is based on the same revolutionary technology on iPhone. But the technology has been completely reengineered for the larger iPad surface, making it extremely precise and responsive. So whether youre zooming in on a map, flicking through your photos, or deleting an email, iPad responds with incredible accuracy. And it does just what you want it to.

What to look for in a mobile device?

DesignContentConnectivityBattery LifeFeaturesLibrary ConnectionAvailable E-booksPrice

Pros www.slj.com/tech

iPod and iPadApple has special book interaction features with the iPad books.

Audio and video notes are part of the iPad applications.Embedded quizzes with scoring applications.Much lighter in weight in comparison to a textbook.Textbook companies can incorporate e-books.Learning with the mobile extends learning to the real world of applications.

Cons

Need for customer oriented licensing.Temporary extensive staffing, training needed.Full feature with more interaction for input.Battles with publishing companies and licensing. E-books are secondary to esthetic, historic, nostalgic, sharing potential of books. More flexible/onscreen delivery needed for e-books and greater customer satisfaction. (Cox, 2010)http://www.edutopia.org/electronic-readers-versus-classroom-texts

After all, every electronic medium relies for storage on plain old magnetism . And magnetism a has a host of enemies, just like the elastic in old tube socks. (Edward, 2010)

Literature Reviews

Computers in the Schools

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Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices

Savilla Banisteraa Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA

Online publication date: 26 May 2010

Observations-(Banister, May, 2004)

Literature ReviewMobile math: math educators and students engage in mobile learningTeresa Franklin Li-Wei Peng

Published online: 23 October 2008 Springer Science Business Media, LLC 2008

Observations-(Franklin, Peng2008)

Aiming at a Moving TargetThough there is no doubt that eBooks will be an expanding part of information delivery in libraries, the dedicated e-reader han not yet reached a point where the technology is worth investing in, particularly in these though economic times.

(Kiniskova, Okamoto, Zubarev, & Gross)

Library Issues

E-readers quickly become outdated.

Issues of circulation in libraries have to be considered.

At the time of the study distributors have not refined the distribution of the portable reading devices.

Copyright/Content Acquisition/Physical Management/Cataloging

Observations-(Kirakova, Okamoto, Zubarev, & Gross 2010)

Literature ReviewJournal of University Teaching & Learning PracticeVolume 7, Issue 1 2010 Article 3

Digital Technology Education and its Impact on Traditional Academic Roles and Practice

Jennifer Sappey Dr Stephen Relfy

Observations-(Cox, 2010)

Literature ReviewD-Lib MagazineOctober 2004Volume 10 Number 10ISSN 1082-9873

E-BooksChallenges and Opportunities

John CoxDeputy LibrarianNational University of Ireland, GalwayGalway, Ireland

Observations-(Cox, 2004)

Linked StudiesKindle Studies-A & M University in 2008

Clark, D.T., Goodwin, S.P, Samuelson, T., & Coker, C. Performance Measurement and Metrics. A & M. University

Results: indicated e-readers were an added expense and cant replace text.

References ReferencesBanister, S., (2010) Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices Computers in Schools pp.121-131 Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group LLC

Cox, J., (2004) E-Books Challenges and Opportunities National University of Ireland, Galway Ireland D-Lib Magazine, October 2004 Volume 10 Number 10 Franklin, T., Peng, L.W., (2008) Mobile math: math educators and students engage in mobile learning. Springer Business Media, LLC October, 2008 [retrieved online October, 2010]

Kiriakova,M., Okamoto, K.S., Zubarev, M. & Gross, G. Aiming at a Moving Target: Pilot Testing Ebook Readers in an Urban Academic Library Computers in Libraries Information Today, March, 2010

Larson, L., (2008) Electronic Reading Workshop: Beyond Books with New Literacies and Instructional Technologies. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy October, 2008 International Reading Association (pp. 121-131)

Sappey J., & Relf, S. (2010) Digital Technology Education and its Impact on Traditional Academic Roles and Practices Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practices

Soloway, E., & Norris, C., Educating the Mobile Generation Pearsons Foundation, New Learning Institute 2010http://newlearninginstitute.org/21stcenturyeducation/21st-century-learning/educating-the-mobile-generation.html

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