Going Mobile in the Classroom

Mobilize LearningEric SheningerPrincipal New Milford HS (NJ)ericsheninger.com

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Society is becoming more and more reliant on mobile technology

Why BYOD?Take a few minutes and generate reasons for a BYOD initiative

Pew Internet Project: In 2011, 77% of 12 to 17 year olds have cell phones or other electronic devices, up 45% from 2004.

Common Core Standards and call for students to develop digital media and technology skills

Workforce demands students that are technologically literate and savvy

Funding has been cut.

It is much harder to engage students

Solution = BYOD

Cell phones - The simplest of them all but still fairly powerful. They can be used for group discussions via text messaging and for photography-based projects. Students can also record themselves reading stories aloud for writers workshops or practicing speeches.

Types of devices

Smartphones - The older the students, the more likely they are to be wielding one of these. Like tablets, smartphones have many computer-like functions. They can run apps and software, record audio and video, send and receive email and texts functionalities that can easily be channeled into classroom inquiry.

Types of devices

E-Book Readers - Their fundamental function is for reading books and storing entire libraries. They also provide easy access to dictionaries. Many students also use their e-book readers as a replacement for the daily paper, since they can read various editions and magazines on it. Types of devices

iPods - Free lectures and short videos are available for downloading via the iTunes U app, or on the Internet Apps can also be downloaded onto the devices and many are equipped with cameras students can use to shoot and to post to a website.

Types of devices

Tablets - Apples iPad, the Kindle Fire, and the Galaxy are just a few models of tablets, and they can do anything e-book readers can do and then some. Downloadable apps, many educational, make these machines nearly comparable to computers; you can surf the Web, play games, watch (and even make) movies, as well as take photographs

Types of devices

What are/should be the outcomes of a BYOD initiative?

EngagementProjectsAssessmentProductivityLeverage available technologyResearch toolTeach digital responsibility/citizenshipMultiple platforms

Pros

What are the issues/concerns that have to be overcome?

Distraction in schoolOff task behaviorEquity in devices (haves/have nots; smartphones vs. regular cell phones)WiFi Access (computing devices)FEAR

Cons

What support structures have to be put into place?

What are you trying to achieve?Survey students about what devices they haveEncourage students to make suggestionsEstablish guidelines to ensure equityAlign school policies and practices

How to begin

Policy Development

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Integrating cell phones as mobile learning devices

Why mobile learning?

Anticipatory set/do-nowChecking for understandingAssessmentClosureHomework reminders to students

A natural pedagogical fit

Digital projects (shooting video and taking pictures)BackchannelingText message rewrites - Translating old stories into contemporary vernacular nurtures a greater understanding of the major themes, characters, and plotlinesField researchCreate audio toursCreate ringtones with use of other Web 2.0 appsRecord field tripsDevelop mini-documentaries

Use as a learning tool

QR Code scavenger huntsAccess podcasts, video lectures, animationsStoryboarding - Have students draw or shoot photos of sequential images and challenge them to draw up their own stories or storyboards involving both text and visuals.CalculatorNotebookResearch on the InternetRead news articles and current eventsData collection (i.e. stopwatch)

Use as a Learning Tool

Google AppsPoll EverywhereCellyRemind 101SocrativeEvernoteEdmodoDropboxNearpodVokiTodaysMeetClasspage

Tools and resources

GAFE Mail/Chat, Drive (Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Forms), Sites, Groups, Calendar

Other Google Apps Search/Books/Scholar, Google +, YouTube, Maps, Blogger, Translate, Moderator, EarthGoogle Apps Work on Any Device

Poll EverywhereCreate free polls in secondsCan be multiple choice of open-ended responseFree for up to 40 people (clear poll results after each class)Access at http://www.polleverywhere.com/

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platform of toolsthat enhances school communication communicate freely with Celly whilekeeping phone numbers private createcells, instant mobile networks that connect your schoolmembers can join a cell by texting or logging in to the webGroup messages can be moderatedby one or more curators to keep conversations on-topic and friendly Celly

Celly

A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents for free Remind 101

Remind 101

Teachers create enriched multimedia presentations w/ interactive features In classroom teachers share content with students and control the activity w/ Nearpod App Students receive content and submit responses on mobile devices using the appTeachers monitor classroom activity and measure student results on an individual and aggregate basis Nearpod

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Nearpod

Smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets Socrative

Socrative

Capture notes, save research, collaborate on projects, snap photos of whitebaords/notes, record audioAutomatically syncs to all computesAccess anywhereVisit http://evernote.com/schools/Evernote

Free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Everything is stores in the cloud (all file types)Never email yourself a file againDropbox

Safe and easy way for your class to connect and collaborate, share content, and access homework, grades and school noticesSsecure place to connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notificationsEdmodo

Create and use digital avatars Enable students to call into with a code on their phones and use their voice for the avatar. Use for storytelling, public speaking practice Visit http://www.voki.com/learn.phpVoki

TodaysMeet helps you embrace the backchannel and connect with your audience in realtime.

Encourage the room to use the live stream to make comments, ask questions, and use that feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen your points, and address audience needs.

Run classroom-wide polls using text messages Give personalized feedback to individuals or groups.Broadcast updates and info to parents and students Visit https://www.classpager.com/ClassPager

Time to play! Create some free accounts

A School-Wide Solution

Flipped Classroom and Mobile Learning

Other Flipped Classroom Tools

Devices need to support learning, not drive instruction

Handouthttp://tinyurl.com/mobile-learn14

Develop learning activities to demo and share at the end of the day