Mobilize Learning
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This document discusses implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative in schools. It notes that students are increasingly using mobile technology and that BYOD can help engage students and prepare them for today's workforce demands. However, there are also concerns like distraction and equity that need to be addressed. The document provides examples of how different mobile devices can be used as learning tools in the classroom and lists various apps and resources that can be incorporated into a BYOD program. It emphasizes establishing school policies and teacher training to ensure BYOD supports learning goals.
Mobilize Learning
- 1. Mobilize Learning { Eric Sheninger Principal – New Milford HS (NJ) ericsheninger.com
- 2. Society is becoming more and more reliant on mobile technology
- 3. Why BYOD? Take a few minutes and generate reasons for a BYOD initiative
- 4. Pew Internet Project: In 2011, 77% of 12 to 17 year olds have cell phones or other electronic devices, up 45% from 2004.
- 5. Common Core Standards and call for students to develop digital media and technology skills
- 6. Workforce demands students that are technologically literate and savvy
- 7. Funding has been cut.
- 8. It is much harder to engage students
- 11. Cell phones - The simplest of them all but still fairly powerful. They can be used for group discussions via text messaging and for photography-based projects. Students can also record themselves reading stories aloud for writers’ workshops or practicing speeches. Types of devices
- 12. Smartphones - The older the students, the more likely they are to be wielding one of these. Like tablets, smartphones have many computer-like functions. They can run apps and software, record audio and video, send and receive email and texts —functionalities that can easily be channeled into classroom inquiry. Types of devices
- 13. E-Book Readers - Their fundamental function is for reading books and storing entire libraries. They also provide easy access to dictionaries. Many students also use their e-book readers as a replacement for the daily paper, since they can read various editions and magazines on it. Types of devices
- 14. iPods - Free lectures and short videos are available for downloading via the iTunes U app, or on the Internet Apps can also be downloaded onto the devices and many are equipped with cameras students can use to shoot and to post to a website. Types of devices
- 15. Tablets - Apple’s iPad, the Kindle Fire, and the Galaxy are just a few models of tablets, and they can do anything e-book readers can do and then some. Downloadable apps, many educational, make these machines nearly comparable to computers; you can surf the Web, play games, watch (and even make) movies, as well as take photographs Types of devices
- 16. What are/should be the outcomes of a BYOD initiative?
- 17. Engagement Projects Assessment Productivity Leverage available technology Research tool Teach digital responsibility/citizenship Multiple platforms Pros
- 18. What are the issues/concerns that have to be overcome?
- 19. Distraction in school Off task behavior Equity in devices (haves/have not’s; smartphones vs. regular cell phones) WiFi Access (computing devices) FEAR Cons
- 21. What support structures have to be put into place?
- 23. What are you trying to achieve? Survey students about what devices they have Encourage students to make suggestions Establish guidelines to ensure equity Align school policies and practices How to begin
- 26. Integrating cell phones as mobile learning devices
- 28. Anticipatory set/do-now Checking for understanding Assessment Closure Homework reminders to students A natural pedagogical fit
- 32. Digital projects (shooting video and taking pictures) Backchanneling Text message rewrites - Translating old stories into contemporary vernacular nurtures a greater understanding of the major themes, characters, and plotlines Field research Create audio tours Create ringtones with use of other Web 2.0 apps Record field trips Develop mini-documentaries Use as a learning tool
- 33. QR Code scavenger hunts Access podcasts, video lectures, animations Storyboarding - Have students draw or shoot photos of sequential images and challenge them to draw up their own stories or storyboards involving both text and visuals. Calculator Notebook Research on the Internet Read news articles and current events Data collection (i.e. stopwatch) Use as a Learning Tool
- 34. Google Apps Poll Everywhere Celly Remind 101 Socrative Evernote Edmodo Dropbox Nearpod Voki TodaysMeet Classpage Tools and resources
- 36. GAFE – Mail/Chat, Drive (Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Forms), Site s, Groups, Calendar Other Google Apps – Search/Books/Scholar, Google +, YouTube, Maps, Blogger, Translate, Moderat or, Earth Google Apps Work on Any Device
- 37. Create free polls in seconds Can be multiple choice of open-ended response Free for up to 40 people (clear poll results after each class) Access at http://www.polleverywhere.com/ Poll Everywhere
- 38. platform of tools that enhances school communication communicate freely with Celly whilekeeping phone numbers private create cells, instant mobile networks that connect your school members can join a cell by texting or logging in to the web Group messages can be moderated by one or more curators to keep conversations on-topic and friendly Celly
- 39. Celly
- 40. A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents for free Remind 101
- 41. Remind 101
- 42. Teachers create enriched multimedia presentations w/ interactive features In classroom teachers share content with students and control the activity w/ Nearpod App Students receive content and submit responses on mobile devices using the app Teachers monitor classroom activity and measure student results on an individual and aggregate basis Nearpod
- 43. Nearpod
- 44. Socrative Smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets
- 45. Socrative
- 46. Capture notes, save research, collaborate on projects, snap photos of whitebaords/notes, record audio Automatically syncs to all computes Access anywhere Visit http://evernote.com/schools/ Evernote
- 47. Free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Everything is stores in the cloud (all file types) Never email yourself a file again Dropbox
- 48. Safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school notices Ssecure place to connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications Edmodo
- 49. Create and use digital avatars Enable students to call into with a code on their phones and use their voice for the avatar. Use for storytelling, public speaking practice Visit http://www.voki.com/learn.php Voki
- 50. TodaysMeet helps you embrace the backchannel and connect with your audience in realtime. Encourage the room to use the live stream to make comments, ask questions, and use that feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen your points, and address audience needs.
- 51. Run classroom-wide polls using text messages Give personalized feedback to individuals or groups. Broadcast updates and info to parents and students Visit https://www.classpager.com/ ClassPager
- 52. Time to play! Create some free accounts
- 56. Flipped Classroom and Mobile Learning
- 59. Devices need to support learning, not drive instruction
- 63. Develop learning activities to demo and share at the end of the day