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Mobile learning: The good and the bad

Neo LMS

Put that in the context of learning and what do you get? Mobile learning of course. Mobile learning is now a movement and it’s not just about picking up a tablet and off you go. Mobile learning is about transforming how everyone can access shared knowledge and resources. But that’s just the start.

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

A Principal's Reflections

As the principal, I decided to implement Bring Your Own Device back in 2010 as a way to not only take advantage of student-owned devices but to also improve the learning culture through more empowerment and ownership. In Uncommon Learning , I detailed the necessary steps we took to ensure success. Getting started is easy.

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It is Time For Schools to Seriously Consider BYOT

A Principal's Reflections

As I download all of the apps on these devices, the majority of their time is spent engaged in games that require thought, creativity, and sometimes collaboration. Students need to fully understand that they are tools for learning. Make consistent efforts to refer to them as mobile learning devices.

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Vernier app offers hands-on learning about thermal energy

eSchool News

Ideal for BYOD and mobile learning environments, the app matched with our innovative investigations lets students easily collect and analyze thermal data, make scientific connections, and participate in hands-on learning.”.

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New Vernier Thermal Analysis® Plus for FLIR ONE® App Launched to Help Students Study Thermal Energy Concepts

techlearning

“Built on the award-winning version of our original app, Vernier Thermal Analysis Plus offers new functionalities and features to further support teachers and students in BYOD and mobile learning environments,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. Thermal Analysis Plus can be downloaded for $9.99

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1:1 iPads and Digital Learning in Belton ISD

EdTechSandyK

They gave an overview of how Belton began experimenting with BYOD and small 1:1 implementations over the past two years, culminating in opening a brand new middle school (grades 6-8) with 1:1 iPads for students in the 2011-2012 school year. When Belton tried BYOD, use in classroom was at teacher discretion. Devices were not being used.

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60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom

TeachThought - Learn better.

It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. Design more mobile learning experiences for your students–in higher ed, for example. Control file rights (view, edit, copy, download) on a file-by-file basis. Have students curate project-based learning artifacts.

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