Digital Distraction
“The mere presence of a cell or smartphone on the table can disengage people during in-person conversations and hinder their empathy, according to a new Virginia Tech study that finds your attention is divided even Read More …
Category: mLearning
10 steps to mobile learning adoption (@jiscinfonet)
The ‘mobile learning’ toolkit from JISC is excellent, go take a look. I’ve brought this one aspect to the fore … ’10 steps to mobile learning adoption’ “The generic 10-step process outlined in the image Read More …
Student Perceptions of Blackboard Mobile Learn and iPads #edtech
From my previous post about designing Blackboard courses for a mobile-first delivery, and the discussion I’ve been having with Peter Reed and friends on his blog, this paper came at a good time to further Read More …
The Mobile Student (@sidneyeve)
The Mobile Student, from Sidneyeve Matrix, is an excellent short video highlighting the possibilities of using and incorporating social tools and networks in learning environments. http://vimeo.com/59022608
Free Book on Mobile Learning Research #mLearning
Thanks to Inge Ignatia de Waard for pointing this out, this free ebook (well, PDF edition that looks like a book) on global mobile learning has some interesting research. The highlights for me include subjects Read More …
‘Bring Your Own Device for Learning’ #BYOD4L @MELSIGUK
New Year, new challenges, new opportunities. That’s as much happy-stuff I can muster at the moment – it’s the 3rd day back to work after a wonderful, but tiring, 2 week festive break and I’ve Read More …
Reading: “Pupil perspectives on using mobile devices for learning”
The advance of mobile devices into our everyday lives continues, and doesn’t look to falter any time soon (if at all). As educators and facilitators we talk and plan and design and write about implementing Read More …
Tapping into Mobile Learning
Another infographic, this time looking into how we can tap into mobile learning. Some figures from the infographic for you: Only 17% of surveyed schools state that children are required to use mobile or portable Read More …
Improving Learning with Mobile Technology
A couple of months ago I was asked to contribute to an eBook about mobile learning and changes in attitudes and technology … “what are the most effective uses of technology in online and mobile Read More …
Mobile Learning
I will hold my hands up and say I want an experience of ‘good’ mobile learning. I know there are (or rather should be, we’ve been talking about it for long enough now) examples out Read More …