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Mobile Application

Doug VogelProfessor (Chair) of IS

City University of Hong Kong

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Technology Paradigm Shift

Shared devicesOccasional accessDirected learning

Personal devicesUbiquitousSelf-directed learning

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Cultural & Usage Shift

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Unlimited Expansion

VGA

Camera

Bluetooth

GPS

Wireless Lan

Barcode Scanner

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Portfolio of Mobile Applications

On-the-spot quizzes & learning materials

Taking attendance Providing classroom

feedback Collaborative learning

Interfacing with Blackboard

E-organization extension

Edu-tainment Field trip support

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In-Class Query / Feedback

Question initiated by instructor

Key in response Instant collection and

feedback to instructor as well as students

Week-to-week performance tracking

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E-Token System ‘Created’ by the student tutors A fun approach to improve motivation and

interest– students get an allocation of tokens– they ‘buy’ learning activities – Receive awards for successful completion

Integrated into e-organization– Simulated department store– Multi-disciplinary focus

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Dynamic Crossword Puzzle

Varied Crossword Puzzle topics

Layouts, hints and solutions help crossword performers learn as they perform

Monitoring and tracking of use

Learning evaluation

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Build a PC Make decisions associated with

building or purchasing a computer– Different user roles – components based on performance

vs. price On-demand feedback Graphics and task can be easily

customized

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PC Authoring Tool: IGO Author

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Mobile Apps: IGO Student

– Draw and edit curve according to the question

– Check the curve and give feedback

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“tatoes” Modified from “Hot Potatoes” JQuiz Formative support Multiple-choice questions with feedback

– Why the answer is right or wrong– Pointers to assist in further understanding

Encouraging students to explore alternatives Development of a more robust mental model Ability to better transfer learning to new tasks

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eToken and Blackboard Sync

Assessment : Synchronization with BlackboardMethod: Periodic Automatic Batch upload

through Blackboard Building Block

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Annotate a picture, add an audio clip and save to a portfolio in Blackboard

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Collaborative virtual field trips with ability to capture photos

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Considerations Authoring Environments Pedagogically-driven Application Portfolios Learning Motivation (students and staff) Instructor Training / Faculty Development Infrastructure Interface Standards Blackboard

– Integration – Extension

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Still More Considerations Embedded vs. Non-embedded Use Curriculum Revision Policy Formation “Haves” versus “Have-nots” Constructive alignment (John Biggs) Evaluation Evolution of Pedagogy Long-term implications

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Conclusions Over time, emphasis moves from individual to more

systemic initiatives and, ultimately, policy consideration

Key consideration is how to keep faculty effectively engaged as technology changes

PDA use is a sustaining innovation to students but a disruptive innovation to many faculty and institutions

Need to provide special focus on working with instructors in the evolution of pedagogy

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Think Mobile

More than just a technology

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The future is challenging, but bright!!