A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

Not only do many have access, but also older children possess their own devices (cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc.). 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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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2016

This development, combined with tremendous growth in mobile device usage due to improved technology, naturally led to a shift in mobile learning patterns. Despite this promising beginning, the role of mobile devices in the classroom and in education overall is still rather limited.

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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. Koole (2009) No one will deny the impact that mobile is having on the world.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

Students are permitted to use their devices for learning during non-instructional time (i.e. Mobile learning devices (i.e. Even though our school has more than enough available technology in four computer labs and two mobile carts, some students are more comfortable working on their own devices.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 11, 2013

This is a continuation of my short series of blog posts on mobile learning. In previous posts I have argued that mobile learning is increasingly popular as an informal activity, and that personalisation of learning is an important characteristic of smart phone use. Workplace learning will never be the same again.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 11, 2013

The rise is also due to people''s desire to develop their learning informally. There are formal contexts for mobile learning, but it is in the leisure time/travelling/down time that mobile learning still comes to the fore. measures) of understanding and ''performance of knowledge'' will be available."

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Mobile technology is huge - smartphones, tablets, laptops, Chromebooks - and provides some great learning opportunities. itslearning has gathered statistics from sources like the “Harvard Gazette,” Ambient Insight, and PBS regarding the effect of mobile devices on the education of Generation Z.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

Instead of viewing student-owned technology as a hindrance, it is now wholeheartedly embraced as a mobile learning tool. Students can also opt to bring their personal computing devices (laptops, tablets, iPod Touches) to use in school and class.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. About half own a tablet computer, while three-quarters own desktop or laptop computers.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2019

How does higher education use mobile technology to teach? Normally our room is a progressive space, with all furniture on wheels, plenty of charging stations available, and multiple mobile screens (such as interactive whiteboards and screens reserved for videoconferencing). They have to learn how to learn autonomously.

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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. 7 PROs and CONs of m-learning in the classroom. So, then, why all the hoopla about m-learning?

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The Mobile Native

MAY 19, 2013

Cross Post from @TonyVincent "Learning in Hand" It''s my pleasure to be on the team organizing Mobile Learning Experience 2013. If you''d like to get a feel for 2012''s conference, then check out the Mobile 2012 Program and Mobile 2012 Speakers'' Resource Wiki. Please consider presenting at Mobile 2013.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 11, 2018

That trend is called m-learning , otherwise known as Mobile Learning. Defined as a way to facilitate education through the use of devices like smartphones and tablets, m-learning is also a lot more than that. If someone has to learn, they can learn – period. In a lot of ways, it already has.

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MSEDTechie

DECEMBER 17, 2013

With the recent expansion of mobile learning through various teaching tools such as iPads, laptops, ipod touches, and various other tablets, it is important for educators to know how to strengthen their instructional practices using these practical tools. Kindergarten is the perfect grade level to use mobile devices.

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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. There are those who are already replacing their full-blown laptops with a more portable tablet. There are those who are already replacing their full-blown laptops with a more portable tablet.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 12, 2015

12 Principles Of Mobile Learning. Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization. As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. As mobile learning is a blend of the digital and physical, diverse metrics (i.e., by Terry Heick.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

When Howard-Suamico School District went digital, giving every student in grades 3 and up tablets or laptops, the change was immediate and dramatic. Students were excited about learning. The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free.

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The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Cross Post From Tony Vincent''s Learning in Hand Interested in iPad, iPod touch, tablets, netbooks, laptops, phones, apps, podcasting, Android, iOS, and web-based tools? Excited about mobile technology for learning and teaching? Want to connect with other educators and learn from their successes and challenges?

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2015

This ends up resulting in the formation of rules and policies that severely restrict or prohibit student use of mobile technology and social media as tools to support and/or enhance learning. As the presentation began to focus on mobile learning initiatives a hand immediately went up. Image credit: [link] Case in point.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2016

A Michigan State University study found surprising results when researchers analyzed laptop programs. Students who receive a laptop computer from their school tend to see a noticeable increase in academic achievement, a Michigan State University study reveals. Technology should not be implemented for technology’s sake.”.

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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 6, 2016

New media educator Howard Rheingold interviews educator Shelly Terrell about her new book, which highlights the power of students’ mobile devices to drive learning in and out of the classroom. I had been encouraging students to take charge of their learning. If I was starting out today, I’d use Terrell’s book.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2016

Students, teachers cite increased game-playing on iPads and ask for laptops to use for educational purposes. After hearing students and teachers overwhelmingly say iPad computers are used to play games in class, while laptops are better for schoolwork, Auburn and other Maine districts are sending iPads packing and returning to laptops.

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Kevin Corbett

JULY 25, 2014

By 2015 80% of people will be accessing the Internet from mobile devices. In 2012, 65% of workers declared their mobile devices to be their “most critical work device.”. 4.99% of mobile learners believed the format and presentation enhanced their learning. 7.45% spend less time in training with no lost of comprehension.

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Nik Peachey

AUGUST 23, 2013

One of the great things about mobile devices such as tablets, iPads and phones is that most modern devices have good quality cameras and microphones built in. This opens up a really wide range of potential for communication and speaking practice that used to be such a struggle to organise on older laptops and desktop computers.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As campuses locked their gates out of fear of infection, most American college students rushed to their laptops to study from home. Phil Hill, a prominent edtech consultant, told me that because Africans are forced to introduce mobile, not as an add-on, but as a priority, “from day one, Africans optimize digital learning for mobile.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 27, 2022

Chrome Music Lab works across different devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops. Combining it with dance and live instruments, teachers are exploring the learning potential of music in subject areas such as science , math and art. Teachers are already experimenting with Chrome Music Lab in their classrooms.

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Educator Innovator

DECEMBER 6, 2016

New media educator Howard Rheingold interviews educator Shelly Terrell about her new book, which highlights the power of students’ mobile devices to drive learning in and out of the classroom. I had been encouraging students to take charge of their learning. If I was starting out today, I’d use Terrell’s book.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 31, 2016

Critical to a successful LMS is that it’s easy to learn, intuitive to use, dependable, contributes to the learning experience (rather than just another digital tool that must be juggled before learning happens), and it saves time. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 16, 2023

The built-in headphone jack makes it easy to use with your computer or laptop so you can record while working on other projects at the same time. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Socrative instantly grades students work and provides you with detailed insights on students performance and learning progress. Socrative works on almost any device, iPad, iPhone, Android-enabled devices, Chromebooks, laptops, and computers. Participants can answer questions and view their results in real time.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Quiz publishing iSpring QuizMaker offers various publishing options including the ability to publish your quizzes in HTML5 format to embed in a website or blog and make them available from any device: PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. You can also publish them to video format and upload them to your YouTube channel.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Both Evernote and Google Keep are available as mobile apps that work across different devices. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ). These tools also allow you to organize your notes in folders for easy access.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2016

In my digital book, Learning to Go , I provide a handout for students to break into small groups with roles and duties. The easiest and quickest way is to make sure you have a laptop where students can upload with the camera cord. Plan for how your students will get the videos to you. Click to access that resource!

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Education with Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Students can use laptops and mobile devices to hear authentic language, read authentic texts, read tweets about famous performers, see up-to-the-moment culture, watch video clips, see tv shows, and communicate with native speakers (Tuttle, 2013). How do your students use their mobile device in your world language class?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 22, 2023

After all, a backpack isn’t just about carrying books; it’s a mobile command center for a student’s life. inches; Total capacity: 30 liters Laptop compartment: Fits up to a 15.6-inch It includes a designated laptop compartment designed for swift airport security checks. Features Dimensions: 12 x 18 x 7.8 ″ x 5.5″

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Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 14, 2017

Not surprisingly, schools or districts are providing their students with a range of different mobile learning devices. “As we see this increase in Chromebooks, we’re seeing a corresponding decrease in the number of students using laptops, tablets or going down the hall to a computer lab to access technology.”

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2016

It’s a question we hear all too often—from parents, technology critics, and, of course, the news media: Do those pricey laptops schools buy actually improve academic results? But really, the question is superficial and shows a limited understanding of what is needed to enhance teaching and learning using technology. Is there success?

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