Mobile learning in the classroom:
-Reflection p.1:
Nowadays, mobile learning is creeping steadily through
the educational process. Mobile learning is "learning across multiple
contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic
devices” (Crompton, 2013 p. 4). In other words, with the use of
mobile devices, learners can learn
anywhere and at any time.
M-learning technologies
include handheld computers, MP3 players,
notebooks, mobile phones and
tablets. It focuses on the mobility of the student
or learner, interacting with portable technologies, and learning which reflects
a focus on how society and its institutions can attach to and support an
increasingly mobile population. I didn't really use this kind of education in one of my
courses except TECH3008. In this course we applied mobile learning through
using mobile phone phones and the apps it holds. For example, whatsapp and play
store. We were being able to discover set of apps that we can use as future
teachers. In addition, we used whatsapp to organize a discussion group without
being required to attend class. Moreover, since nowadays mobile devices
includes internet connection, it became even easier to use for learning.
Lots of teachers and
students are starting to use it more often now is that it's inexpensive since
the cost of mobile devices are significantly less than PCs and laptops. They
also encourage using it in classroom for its multimedia content delivery and
creation options. Since it's always with the user, it provide continuous learning
support when it's being needed. Moreover, teachers tend to use it to make the
lesson more interesting and to make it easier on their students.
Mobile-learning technology
offers educators and students a more flexible approach to learning. Computer
labs are so useful, but can students use it in classrooms, school's garden, study
hall, the gym,
and on field trips? With mobile learning, students can.
The educational system we
work in is not known for its speed at catching up new ideas, but with
mobile-learning it is catching up in a fast way. This technology is easy for kids
to use, and comes with built-in Wi-Fi to access the Internet. In addition, Instructional
designers of classroom materials are always looking for ways to liven-up the
instructor-led training experience since people tend to find it boarding listening
to a dull lecture. Incorporating video provides students a moment to focus on
something else, and it can be effective in catching their attention through
visual ways, for example; videos. In addition, it provides an easy access to
online sources and apps which gives the student the chance to get whatever
information he/she wants in a fast way. Students and teachers can be pretty
creative with the basic tools provided on most desktop of mobile devices. They
can ,for example; create a video using a camera, mic, and the video editing
tool
Another thing is that now
schools and educators plan on using mobile learning since the creating books
can cost a lot and using it guarantees a huge online storage place instead of
using real storing places. With low priced mobile devices such as: tablets, and cell phones in the hands of kids in resource challenged societies,
many children will get the opportunity to skip past outdated formal school
systems. This is especially relevant in the case of kids who are poor and may not
have an opportunity to improve their condition through education since they work
early so they can sustain their families. That can apply on students who live
very far away from schools.
Moreover, mobile learning devices
provides the ability to access educational content during pauses
throughout the daily routine. Also educators can use mobile devices to share
educational materials with their students and even ask them to giver their
opinion on a topic through a special apps. Ofcorse, these are not all the ways
an educator or teacher may use mobile learning in
class, but these are the
well-known and most important ones.
Reflection P.2:
Well to start with, I believe that mobile learning can play
an important role in educating people. I like the fact that I can access data
and get the lesson without being required to attend class. In case I couldn't
attend it, I can always find the materials online. I also liked that we can to
use many apps that are interesting and are related to what we are studying.
Mobile learning is really interesting that it can energize me and make me more
engaged in class. But what I don't like is that too much use of this technology
can cause students to be distracted during class. Moreover, in case of these
devices got no energy left, we cannot use it nor access to the lesson data. In
addition, sometimes because of whatever reason, the data stored in these
devices can be lost.
As a future educator, I
think I'll use this technology to teach students in needs. For example,
students who are deaf can use these devices to touch and use it's visuals. It
help them to feels more like their normal peers.
Moreover, I'll apply it by
creating Polls or
quizzes in real time. Instead of asking the students to raise their hands if they agree or
disagree with something, I can use a service like "Poll
Everywhere" and students'
cell phones. I can set up the poll or quiz, and then track instant
answers sent via text, Twitter, or web browsers. I can also use whatsapp to
hold a discussion with them or send them some kind of educational materials
such as videos, asking them to analyze it. I'll definitely make sure that I'll
take advantage of this technology.
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