Download - The BUZZ on Tablets in Higher Ed
The Buzz on Tablets in Higher EdJennifer Edmonds, PhD
Obaid Al Zaabi
Christian McGlynn
Who is buzzing about tablets?
Why is there buzz about tablets?
Where is there buzz about tablets?
WHO?WHY?
WHERE?
http://www.rockyview.ab.ca/21stC/learning/competencies
Millennial…Generation Z…Generation C
WHO?WHY?
WHERE?
‘Gadget Thirsty’ as consumers
WHO?WHY?
WHERE?
https://techpinions.com/tablet-market-trends-and-observations/39974
‘Gadget Thirsty’ as consumers
WHO?WHY?
WHERE?
https://techpinions.com/tablet-market-trends-and-observations/39974
‘Reluctant Adopters’ as faculty
Where are Tablets Deployed?
iPadsHigher Ed
8%
K-12 Education
59%
Industry33%
Other TabletsHigher Ed
8% K-12 Education
24%
Industry68%
WHO?WHY?
WHERE?
http://ipadpilots.k12cloudlearning.com/
Abstract
LITERATURE REVIEW: Tablet Usage In College Classrooms
INCENTIVES: Can Benefit Students, Teachers And Universities
MAJOR RESULTS: Are Students And Classrooms Better?
LIMITATIONS: “lack of innovative pedagogical guidelines”
★BEST PRACTICES
Nguyen, 2014
Literature Review
Pool of 55 Articles
Between 2005-2015 Reviews & Field Studies Tablets, Tablet PCs and iPads Discipline
Scanned library databases Search terms
Gather preferences and usage (14)
Literature Review
Pool of 55 Articles
Between 2005-2015 Reviews & Field Studies Tablets, Tablet PCs and iPads Discipline
49%
34%
17%
iPad tablet tablet PC
Literature Review
Pool of 55 Articles
Between 2005-2015 Reviews & Field Studies Tablets, Tablet PCs and iPads Discipline
Business 50%
Education 4%
IT5%
Math, Science &
Engin.32%
Multiple9%
Why Incorporate Tablets in Higher Ed Classrooms?
69%
28%
3%
STUDENT TEACHER UNIVERSITY
Why Incorporate Tablets in Higher Ed Classrooms? Increase student engagement (15)
Enhance classroom environment (13)
Increase learning (6)
Encourage class preparation (6)
Increase communication (6)
Increase Technical Literacy (5)
Lower Costs (3)
Student-Centered
Why Incorporate Tablets in Higher Ed Classrooms? Increase student engagement (15)
Enhance classroom environment (13)
Increase learning (6)
Encourage class preparation (6)
Increase Technical Literacy (5)
Lower Costs (3)
Increase communication (6)
Innovative teaching (4)
Student-Centered
Teacher-Centered
Why Incorporate Tablets in Higher Ed Classrooms? Increase student engagement (15)
Enhance classroom environment (13)
Increase learning (6)
Encourage class preparation (6)
Increase Technical Literacy (5)
Lower Costs (3)
Increase communication (6)
Innovative teaching (4)
Go Paperless (2)
Student-Centered
Teacher-Centered
University-Centered
Engagement (9)
Technical Literacy (7)
Collaborative (7)
Learning (5)
Interaction (7)
Teacher Innovation (3)
Enhanced Classroom (13)
“lack of innovative pedagogical guidelines”
Major Results
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Best Practices
EXECUTION31%
PEDAGOGY17%
PLANNING52%
• IT – Infrastructure (8)
• Instructor Preparedness (8)
• LMS IntegrationPLANNING
• App Integration (5)
• Assessment/Feedback
• Media Rich Content
• SLO Integration
PEDAGOGY
• IT Helpdesk (6)
• Tablet Add-Ons (5)
• Instructor Guidance (4)EXECUTION
Best Practices
The Buzz on Tablets in Higher Ed
Tablets
App Integration
Infrastructure
Helpdesk
Instructor Preparedness
Tablet Add-Ons
Instructor Guidance
Better Students
Better Classrooms