R U Learning 2
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Mobile learning utilizes mobile technologies to enhance learning experiences anywhere and anytime. It is characterized as learner-centered, using gap-filling materials to provide autonomy and personalized learning. Examples of mobile devices enabling mobile learning include the Chumby, iPhone, and Live Scribe pen, which allow internet-aided and on-the-go learning through features like streaming lectures, quick guides, and sharing notes. The growing ubiquity of mobile technologies globally is increasing access to education through various mobile learning programs and opportunities for just-in-time, portable learning.
R U Learning 2
- 2. • The idea of mobile learning • The tools for mobile learning • The mobile learners • The global mobile learning landscape • The implication and potential of mobile learning
- 4. “Education is the goal, learning is the means. A lot of learning can happen without teaching.” -Nicholas Negroponte, Chairman Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Media Lab
- 5. • Mobile Learning = Ubiquitous learning = Learning on the Go! = “…an exciting form of learning that uses mobile technologies to enhance the learning experience.” • u-Learning : The use of technology (mobile techonologies, WiFi Internet access, mobile devices) to learn without reflecting on it.
- 6. • Characteristics of Mobile Learning (among others): – Learner-centered – Gap-filler materials (not necessarily formal learning materials) – Greater learners’ autonomy – Young(er) – Learning is personalized and customized
- 8. • Chumby – Fun + mobile internet device; streams newsfeeds, weather reports, short language course • iPhone – 3-in-1 mobile device : phone, media player and internet surfing device, represents a convergence of technology • Live Scribe – Digital Pen + Digital Notepad + Laptop/PC dock + Internet = Portable Thoughts!
- 9. • Chumby INTERNET AIDED Webcam feeds of lectures? LEARNING Informational videos? • iPhone Quick guides? ON-THE-GO, JUST-IN- TIME LEARNING Dictionary? • Live Scribe Sharing of lecture notes? PORTABLE THOUGHTS Sharing of lecture audio?
- 12. • 21st Century Learners = Multitaskers Personified • Access is KING • Perpetually online • Shared online social space • I-want-it-NOW!
- 13. • 3.3 billion people have mobile phones, the number will potentially hit 4 billion by 2010
- 14. • In IBM, employees download more than 4.5 million podcasts to keep up-to-date and get cutting edge knowledge. • In Korea, more than 90% of households are already connected to cheap, broadband internet • We are increasingly relying on digital info, storage and access
- 15. In Japan In Korea • Cyber University of Japan – Free courses offered via streaming videos, PowerPoint slides, text info, audio files • Portable Multimedia Players – Can broadcast TV programmes from the Korean Educational Broadcasting System
- 16. In Latin America In Africa • Digital Education Enhancement Project (DEEP) – Illustrated e-books installed in handheld devices for rural primary teachers • Pocket School – Grammar and spelling lessons stored in customised MP3 players
- 17. • The creation of learning environments where learning is going on 24/7 for anybody seeking it • Greater need for digital learning skills or competency Searching/Googling/Identifying authority Networking/Facebooking/Ninging • Participation vs Consumption Participation does not necessarily translates to consumption, vice versa (lurkers in the midst?)
- 18. • Addressing collaborative learning Mobile devices are mostly solitary devices – the connection (to the internet) makes it a gateway to collaboration • How to effectively chunk information? Bite-size info Still relevant and useful Digestion rate • Engaging content Bigger audience – what’s the common lowest denominator?