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Mobile Learning...
We have explored many tools in the past 5 weeks and reflected on affordances in the classroom in
collaboration with curriculum This week we examined the use of Mobile Learning...It is not just about Mobiles ... The portability and accessibility of Ipads and Ipods in education is growing.They are inexpensive,personalized,and support a massive amount of applications. The 21 century learner has grown up connected to technology...There are 1.2 billion mobile devices are produced every year. Ipads and Ipods are now integrated into most schools . First I will look at 
1. Mobile Phones...
The capability of mobiles is not just about connecting to friends and family to have a chat...The tools and applications available on a phone are numerous enabling access to the internet, to gather information, social network, multimedia, compass, GPS, calculator, recording they are a mini pocket size computer that is portable anywhere. The mobile is continuing to evolve and become more affordable and is often a first choice for internet access.
Mobiles enable teachers and
learning mangers in the 21st century to be lifelong learners who
embrace ‘creativity, content knowledge, and technology. As a new learning
manager I need to ensure I link traditional teaching approaches to multiple intelligences
(Howard Gardner 1975) and then apply related content, balancing digital strategies,
tools and activities. Ensuring I use structured pedagogy with clear guide lines,
so students are engaged and using phones appropriately .This will facilitate
students to develop a deeper knowledge, using tools that are creative
interactive and something they ALL have and use every day. Vygotsky Theory (1962)
promotes learning, where students engage actively. Mobile Technology is
evolving, the phone function is secondary to the other capabilities . Education
needs to embrace change. 21
Century learners , engage with WHAT THEY KNOW...
MOBILES: Globally
changing our world,
* Expanding and challenging students Knowledge
*Be
Progressive thinkers be creative and mindful use strategic pedagogy
*Using
technology meaningfully TPACK for
specific content
*Connective
learning theory and collaboration of ideas
*Guidelines
and monitor as appropriate learning tool.
Schools administration are using text to send bulk information to
parents/emergency evacuation/sports carnival cancelled/ this ensures parents receive
instant messages therefore no issue of checking e-mail
I believe if we allow students to use mobiles in the class it
will stop some of the behaviors that occur as we are negating the issue .Of course
there will always be issues involving in appropriate use ,where teachers will have to
monitor but that is the same as students accessing web sites or playing games
on the computer.
SAFE DIGITAL PEDAGOGY
SAFE DIGITAL PEDAGOGY
Cyber bullying is a concern however this isn't a product of classroom content.
Social media such as face book already have an impact at schools where students are bullied.
Students are educated about safe ethical phone use within the classroom and playground (not to film or take a photo without consent.) Education of appropriate safe ethical and legal practices is an ongoing school wide project teaching students about their digital footprint is imperative for safety and understanding everything is permanent.Consequence and expectation for inappropriate behavior.
Social media such as face book already have an impact at schools where students are bullied.
Students are educated about safe ethical phone use within the classroom and playground (not to film or take a photo without consent.) Education of appropriate safe ethical and legal practices is an ongoing school wide project teaching students about their digital footprint is imperative for safety and understanding everything is permanent.Consequence and expectation for inappropriate behavior.
Class task Film and technology compare and comparison (year 10)
Introduce students to timeline of film: still films /black and white / silent movies ect
Generate class discussion on genre of films/long shots close ups / panned shots / lighting ect
Have students divide into groups make a small movie 3 minutes(negotiated choice of topics)
Write up a story board Some students film on phone / video camera /standard camera/ipad
Each film must have a long shot, close up, wide view/ sound/ transitions/
Present films to class collaborate as a class
Have students rate quality of film on phone compared to quality of video camera/ standard camera
Write down positives and negatives of each tool .
analysing the
techniques and conventions used in different genres, mediums and modes (ACEEN044)
·
considering how
the conventions of genres can be challenged, manipulated or parodied (ACEEN045)
·
examining how
genres and their conventions have changed and adapted over time. (ACEEN046)
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Using Ipads within a framework
Technology Pedagogy and Content Knowledge
The ipad is another fantastic tool that has captured the attention of students and educators.They are changing the landscape how educators must teach to engage students.Inspire, collaborate ,create, evaluate,analysis,problem solve ,build knowledge, developing higher order thinking
The IPAD have numerous amounts of different applications that can be downloaded from the Web.
Once again having all the amazing applications you could think of from digital media, video still shots recording, editing tools the list is endless.
*Age
appropriate (toddlers to university scholars) *The learning is more accessible information at fingertips.
* Interactive for visual,audio, kinaesthetic learners * Flexible to work outside he class room
*Store & display dozens of books
*Read write listen through play and learn bringing technology to life
*Portable
*Afforable
*Weightless ( compared to lugging 6 or 7 text books to class !!)
IPADs have created a new enthusiasm for learning, paperless, ( no the dog ate my homework stories ) students excited to do homework QR codes
What is a QR code? I knew they existed for items in shops and magazines
but had no idea they could link to an information web site .It was very easy
and straight forward to set up and if you had trouble there was online
assistance to help . QR codes have unlimited potential in the 21st
century .They offer another way for
students to access information .Students are able to use the QR code with their
iPad ,Smartphone’s or a computer allowing quick access to information and sites
.
As a teacher using the codes you could
·
Set up a
link and direct students to view an item or start a project in another link
without the use of a url.
·
Take students to
websites without the need to type in an URL.
·
Have different places in the class room for
students to access on line video, websites that are curriculum content based
·
Attach to calendar
for parents or students to access for reminder of events ,musical ,assessment week, excursions,
The
opportunities are endless as it was a first go the price was free however for a
small cost you could set up an account from $13.75 giving the teacher 5 codes or essentially an unlimited amount for $110
annually with 3 account users
Blogger and Flicker account
Explain Everything is a fantastic app that can be used on an Ipad
Our school has had huge success ,particularly with students with learning difficulties .We have used it to record steps for cooking students can watch, listen and follow the steps as they cook .The students I work with have created slide shows ,recorded their voice, film them self and watched back .It can be used as an instructional tool or a research engine . It is creative interactive and very easy to switch access the web while working within the app.I love it.It allows the students to work at their pace and complex thinking,creates higher order thinking,and analysis.It is a tool that can be used safely and ethically without being made public.I found this You-tube clip which gives so many great ideas in implementing in the classroom ...
Produced by Gina Hamelin Explain Everything in the classroom Viewed:13/8/2013
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