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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.

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It is Time For Schools to Seriously Consider BYOT

A Principal's Reflections

Students need to fully understand that they are tools for learning. Make consistent efforts to refer to them as mobile learning devices. When using these devices in the classroom, the teacher must ensure that there is a specific learning outcome connected to the device. What are your thoughts on BYOT in schools?

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Be Wary of Putting the Cart Before the Horse

A Principal's Reflections

There are many technology frameworks out there for schools to refer to such as SAMR , TPACK , and the TIM. When rolling out either Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or 1:1 initiatives create programs to prepare students for the purposeful use of technology to support their learning. There is nothing transformational about this.

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Powering Up in the Classroom

The Mobile Native

Defining Mobile Learning In education, the words "Mobile Learning" are starting to appear more often. Mobile learning is anytime, anywhere seamless learning. In other words, it is ubiquitous learning. A mobile learning device could be a laptop, net book, iPad, iPod Touch or even a smart phone.

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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. Encourage students to use their smartphones for formal learning. Create reference sheets. 60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom.

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Video for learning: Today and tomorrow

Learning with 'e's

Alternative modes Today, education has expanded beyond traditional learning spaces into distance education , blended learning, flipped classrooms , mobile learning, and online delivery through technologies such as MOOCs ( Massive Open Online Courses ). References Brame, C. Parlour, A. Parlour, A. Steckner, S.

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