Mobile Learning

Using handheld devices to learn

in an increasingly mobile world

Anytime, Anywhere

Inclusive . . . can bring in learners who may not be involved otherwise

Learning Styles

Personalize learning In Two Ways

. . . It’s the future

ADAPTABLE

build IT skills

Breaking barriers between home, school, after school

Mobile Technologies Handheld devices

Include• mp3 players• iphone• handheld computers• gaming instruments

Recent innovations1. multi-touch displays2. higher speed networks3. capability of sensing

motion and orientation4. run 3rd party applications

Devices are becoming integrated tools with many functions

Programs

Lessons

Quizzes

Cellphones – 1 to 1 computing experience when laptops are not attainable

• Recording podcasts and interviews

• Photo documentation• Response devises

enables you to record audio for your podcast via a toll-free phone call

Direction

. . . this is just the beginning

constraintsChallenges hurdles

Access to wirelessCostIt’s not for everyoneControl and acceptable use policiesslower to implement in k12

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Horizon Report. Austin, TX: The New Media Consortium, 2009.