article thumbnail

Implementing Mobile Devices With a Focus on Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The following post is a modified excerpt from Uncommon Learning. Mobile learning provides enhanced collaboration among learners, access to information, and a deeper contextualization of learning. Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world.

Mobility 150
article thumbnail

Are Students Off-Task in Class on Phones? There's an App for That!

A Principal's Reflections

Recently I recently learned about Pocket Points , an app that educators are using to promote better decision-making amongst students with the goal of keeping them off their phones when not being used to achieve learning outcomes associated with the class. In Uncommon Learning , I detailed the necessary steps we took to ensure success.

BYOD 406
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

PBLWorks Partners with the Bezos Family Foundation to Launch “Hunger Challenge” Project Based Learning Unit

Educational Technology Guy

PBLWorks partnered with the Bezos Family Foundation to create a project-based learning unit that teachers can download. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about hunger as well as learn skills like creativity, collaboration, communication and teamwork. You can read more below.

Mobility 117
article thumbnail

Mapping mobile learning

Learning with 'e's

Mobile technology is a game changer. I have previously written on this blog about how mobile technology can give the edge and also about some of the social implications of learning on the move. That occurred in my estimation somewhere around 2010, and growth of ownership has been exponential since. billion accounts).

article thumbnail

Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students

eSchool News

For example, some PBIS solutions allow teachers and staff to immediately acknowledge positive student behavior from mobile devices. Instead, they remove students from their learning environments and deny them the opportunity to make positive changes. Students earn PBIS points, which can then be tracked and redeemed.

Strategy 121
article thumbnail

4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

eSchool News

Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

EdTech 144
article thumbnail

Mobile Learning in ELT: Survey 2013

Nik Peachey

In 2010, after buying my first iPad I decided to do some research into how teachers were using mobile devices in their classrooms and their teaching. Mobile Learning in ELT 2013 Survey Many thanks for your help and participation. Mobile Learning in ELT 2013 Survey Many thanks for your help and participation.