A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 14, 2012

I am a huge fan of using mobile learning devices (i.e. student cell phones) in class as part of an anticipatory set, to review prior learning, to check for understanding and/or assess, or as a form of closure. Versatility in access. Celly is accessible from the Internet, SMS (text message), and email.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

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.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. Not only do many have access, but also older children possess their own devices (cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc.). Treat students like 21 st Century adolescents.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

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. Over the years I have written extensively on the topic, including a chapter in my new book Uncommon Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 8, 2018

We still have a long way to go in many places, but the increase in access provides kids with an array of innovative learning opportunities that continue to evolve. She now had enough devices connected to the district’s secure WiFi network to support individual or station-rotation blended learning. I can relate to this as well.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

The Mobile World Congress predicts that as early as 2014, mobile phone subscriptions will outstrip the global population (~7.9 Bearing in mind that many people in poorer countries don''t yet have access to mobile telephony, this means that many people will have at least two separate subscriptions, and in some cases more.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

From well-known subjects of education technology, like BYOD and gamification, to technical aspects regarding school LMSs, to trying to guess the future, the NEO Blog covered it all in its rather short existence. We are in the realm of the 21st century classroom, so teachers need to show to these students the benefits of digital learning.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2015

First, mobile learning. Sure, there were lots of devices released in 2014 and the years before, but 2015 was the mobile age. Now let's see what are the top e-learning trends for 2016. So, to get you straight to the point - I’m here to point out, what I deem, will be the ed tech trends for the next year.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 20, 2018

Mobile learning is generally defined as training or education conducted via a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, generally connected to a wireless network such as GSM, G3 or Wifi. So any m-learning initiative needs a back-up in terms of portable devices and even learning activities. In the end.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Over the years we have seen more embracement of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 device rollouts. Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path. Persistent access to high-speed Internet in and out of school. Powerful learning devices.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 23, 2013

What a cool tool for those of us working in mobile learning environments - whether they be individual teacher devices, pods of classroom devices, 1:1, or BYOD - to use to explore app possibilities without having to log into an app store first! Android apps Chrome iOS iPad iPod mobile learning'

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

Now don't get me wrong, I am all for schools increasing student and staff access to quality technology. The end result has been a massive influx in tools, but a clear lack in vision and planning as to how these powerful tools can, and will, actually impact learning. In the end this will mitigate many issues before they arise.

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EdTechSandyK

AUGUST 30, 2013

The purposes for this initiative were to give teachers an additional tool for teaching and learning and to familiarize teachers with mobile devices in anticipation of more iPads being purchased for classroom use and a grades 6-12 BYOD program coming in the next school year. Unported License.

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techlearning

MARCH 23, 2018

Experienced with working with educators and administrators, Aruba understands the unique challenges of building secure and reliable networks that handle the demands of streaming digital curriculum and thousands of mobile devices, whether they are school owned or BYOD.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

Further, 1:1 learning environments (where each student has access to a personal electronic device) are tied to positive outcomes like increased student engagement , more personalized learning experiences, and improved communication between students and teachers. The Tools Of Mobile Learning.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 19, 2012

Mobile learning is on the rise. It was inevitable that the mobile phone would be brought into the classroom, with or without 'permission'. Many children use their mobile phones in class even though school rules forbid them to do so. There has been a lot of discussion recently about Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in schools.

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Gaggle Speaks

APRIL 11, 2016

As mobile devices become more accessible to everyone, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is likely to increase in popularity. The challenge with a BYOD program, however, is that you can’t simply tell students to bring their own devices to school. Having a BYOD program can mean major headaches for your support team.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

As the presentation began to focus on mobile learning initiatives a hand immediately went up. As the majority of the group intently listed or participated in planned activities to apply what had been learned this individual and his buddies checked their email, surfed the web, and accessed their own social media sites.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Redefining the Mobile Writing Process by Greg Kulowiec While the fact that we proceed through the steps of Brainstorming, Organizing, Drafting, Revising, Publishing, and Reflecting may not change, the associated tasks and processes certainly evolve and transform when students have access to mobile devices.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 12, 2014

Universities must therefore ensure that institutional services such as Learning Management Systems and the provision of other centralised software remain stable and accessible at all times. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s. BYOD education learning mobile learning spaces Technology university'

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Gaggle Speaks

JUNE 26, 2017

For years, school boards have worked to put learning devices into the hands of students, whether through carts, one-to-one or BYOD initiatives. Prevent the abuse and misuse of learning devices and software with services like Gaggle Safety Management, so that technology doesn’t become a roadblock to education.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Certified Google Educator, the Massachusetts Google Educator Group Leader, and Technology Integration Specialist/Mobile Learning Coach for Burlington Public Schools. Jennifer - The development of student technology teams to support 1:1 or BYOD initiatives is something more schools across the country are exploring. SamGliksman.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2016

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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The Mobile Native

AUGUST 10, 2011

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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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2015

Next page: Working through the home access hurdle. Keys to Successful Mobile Learning McClatchy Mobile and Handheld Technologies News Top News blended learning byod elearning ipads one-to-one snow days'

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As we begin to see this shift in environment and culture, learners in our schools today will be supported in physical and virtual learning spaces to connect to the world and to their futures. We'll see a shift in environment and culture, with learners supported in physical and virtual learning… Click To Tweet. Mobile learning.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Should BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) be an element in the district’s one-to-one computing efforts? Moving to BYOD or one-to-one is not an either/or decision. There are a number of districts that have adopted a hybrid approach that includes both one-to-one and BYOD. Who does the “garden wall” protect? Times have changed.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

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 ). Insight, Available online at: [link] (Accessed 1 May, 2019).

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

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. Aggregate and publish commonly-accessed websites to make sure everyone has same access, same documents, same links, and same information.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 27, 2013

I think ultimately, the biggest game changer which has been going on for some time now, is mobile learning. Using your own personal devices to access learning, access peer groups, access social networking, access the ability to create and share content, anywhere and everywhere.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

During an edWebinar for the Empowered Superintendent series, “Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision,” the presenters said school leaders, though, often miss key parts of the planning process and end up with useless “hunks of plastic.” Make equitable access a priority.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Certified Google Educator, the Massachusetts Google Educator Group Leader, and Technology Integration Specialist/Mobile Learning Coach for Burlington Public Schools. Jennifer - The development of student technology teams to support 1:1 or BYOD initiatives is something more schools across the country are exploring. SamGliksman.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

” BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. BYOD is often seen as a way of solving budget concerns while increasing the authenticity of learning experiences , while critics point to the problems BYOD can cause for district IT, privacy concerns, and more.

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Undergraduate Smartphone Ownership.

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 24, 2015

Digital natives are used to having instant access to information, and with technology in the classroom we can allow them to seek out these resources. Most students have cell phones with them at all times during the day and know how to use them to access the Internet and their favorite apps. Access Now>>

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BOYD) is becoming an increasingly popular option for schools as they look to give students more access to technology. The potential benefits of BOYD for learning and teaching are significant, including increased collaboration and engagement among students. BYOD poses serious problems with data security.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different. The engaging aspects of technology today and ubiquitous access to information provide constant engagement to learners of all ages.

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