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UMPC: Mobile Learningthrough Adventures

with CartoonCharacters

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Synopsis

multi-subject, pupil-centered approach can be applied to all levels of learner task-based learning collaborative learning problem-based learning



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What is an UMPC? U ltra- M obile P ersonal

Computer

a hold-in-your-handscomputer

offers the freedom &flexibility tocommunicate withothers

enjoy digital media

access information Temasek Primary School ~Engaging Minds, Enriching Lives


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What is mobile learning?

learning

with portabletechnologies

across subjectmastery


Learning that happens across locations, or takesadvantage of learning opportunities offered by

portable technologies.


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Encompassesabilities:

capacities to

reason plan solveproblems think

abstractly comprehendideas use language

T adapt instruction to address differentintelligences content should be represented in ways thatcapitalise on as many of theintelligences as possible

efforts on helping students understandtheir strengths

weaknesses in each of thedimensions

M I



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Why did we combine UMPC,cartoon characters, mobile-

learning and MI into ourlesson?

It is in line with MOEs IT Masterplan 2.



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organises & sources for

knowledge creates & producesknowledge engages in collaborativelearning engages in authentic

learning

PUPIL TEACHER T as facilitators interpreters of Pslearning co-learners co-investigators

part of a community of practice practices grounded intheory

ethical & legal use of IT experimental &innovative use of IT inteaching and learning

actively involved inaction research

lifelonglearning

ENGAGEDLEARNING

customisable &

immediatefeedback multi-modal, multi-sensory learning anytime, anywherelearning

customise &create rich digitalcontent

multi-modal, multi-sensory teaching infusion of IT intocurriculum

enhanced connections betweencurriculum, instruction & assessment

responsive, dynamiccurriculum embedded assessment ininstruction

CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT



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Profile of pupils

English lesson (Fractured fairy tales) Age: 10 years old Level: Primary 4 Ability: Mixed No. of boys: 9 No. of girls: 7



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Profile of pupils

Malay language lesson (Folktales) Age: 12 years old Level: Primary 6 Ability: Mixed No. of boys: 6 No. of girls: 8



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Where can they getinvolved?

Indoors Classrooms

Special rooms (AV Room, Science laband etc)

Outdoors School compound

During learning journeysTemasek Primary School ~

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Step 1 : Discuss lesson idea

Step 2 : Source for

cartoon characters

Step 3 : Derive story using cartooncharacters involving PBL/TBL

Step 4 : Plan tasks requiring movementaround various places

Step 5 : Transfer PowerPointpresentation to UMPCs

Step 6 : Pupils will need to complete task using UMPC at all times

Step 7 : Presentation of completed tasks

Step 8 : Pupils write reflection withregards to the activity

Step-by-step guide to creatingyour own lesson


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A big hello to the smart pupils ofMs Wati. Im Troy and pleased to

meet you.

As youve already know, Im inneed of your big favour towin Princess Gabriellas heart.

She has given me 5challenging tasks to

complete.



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Now, we need to

proceed to Room ST-01-01 forour first task.



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Look for a CD playerin the room.

Ahhh, there it is.You will need to listen

to a song from theplayer.

Finally, complete thelyrics to the song found in

the file namedRoom ST-01-01 inUMPC2.

Do type in your answersthere too.

Dont forget tosave the file, ok!



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Hmm, its not thatchallenging after all

isnt it? Hehe

Now, lets go and meetSharpay for the next task.



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Open the file Room CL-03-05 in UMPC2. Usethe AutoShapes

function to design theemperors suit. You can

only use the readily-available shapes to

design the suits. Letslook at the 5 suits he

had created.

Troy had designed some emperorssuits for Princess Gabriellas

father. However, she was not at allpleased with his creations. Shewanted a more attractive suit.



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The workload wasnot divided ORseveral people in thegroup are viewed as

not doing their fair share of the work.

The workload wasdivided, but oneperson in the group isviewed as not doing

his/her fair share of the work.

The workload isdivided and sharedfairly by all teammembers, though

workloads may varyfrom person toerson.

The workload isdivided and sharedequally by all teammembers.

Workload

Delivery not smoothand audienceattention often lost.

Delivery not smooth,but able to maintaininterest of theaudience most of thetime.

Rehearsed with fairlysmooth delivery thatholds audienceattention most of thetime.

Well-rehearsed withsmooth delivery thatholds audienceattention.

Presentation

Uses other people'sideas, but does notgive them credit.

Uses other people'sideas (giving themcredit), but there islittle evidence of original thinking.

Product shows someoriginal thought.Work shows newideas and insights.

Product shows alarge amount of original thought.Ideas are creativeand inventive.

Originality

Use of font, colour,graphics, effects etc.but these oftendistract from thepresentation content.

Makes use of font,colour, graphics,effects, etc. butoccasionally thesedetract from the

presentation content.

Makes good use of font, colour, graphics,effects, etc. toenhance to product.

Makes excellent useof font, colour,graphics, effects, etc.to enhance theproduct.

Attractiveness

1234CATEGORY



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VideoPresentation



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Feedback onlesson



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Survey FindingsSurvey: UMPC - Mobile Learning through

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Issue/challengesencountered

Limited battery life (approximately1.5 hrs)

To get extended battery life (up to 8hrs) Inavailability of wireless internet

access School is going wireless next yearonwards

Pupils time management Pu ils took too much time to com lete


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Teachable moments

Some pupils were still not able tolocate certain locations in theschool, despite being here for 4 6years.

The lesson teaches pupils on theimportance of following instructionsand order of steps when completinga task.

Pupils had to figure out on their ownthe exact location of the USB port in


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Q&A session



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THE END Thank you for your

kind attention



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References Moreno, R., & Mayer, R. (2000). A learner-centered approach to

multimedia explanations: Deriving instructional design principlesfrom cognitive theory . Levie, W.H, & Lentz, R. (1982). Effects of text illustrations: A review

of the research. Educational Communications and Technology Journal , 30(4), 195-232.

Linda L. Lohr. (2003). Creating Graphics for Learning and

Performance: Lessons in Visual Literacy . Dr. Spencer Kagan & Miguel Kagan. (1998). Multiple Intelligences:The complete MI Book .

Paul Eggen & Don Kauchak. (2004). Educational Psychology:Windows on Classrooms .

Gigi Carlson. (2004). Digital Media in the Classroom .

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Presenters:

Nur Ain Binte Mohamed AminVikirawati Binte MohammadNordin

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