Krueger, Nicole (2014). 3 benefits of mobile learning you're not leveraging. ISTE.
Summary:
There are three aspects of mobile learning that positively influence your classroom learning experience. These benefits are that "...1. They're actually mobile..2. They allow a student-centered learning environment...3. They help students learn at their own pace."
The first topic states that the main benefit of devices in the classroom is that they are mobile. This is a great benefit as the students can get up and move around with the technology and use it activities such as school projects outside as opposed to a computer where you are stuck sitting at a desk.
The second benefit is that the mobile devices allow the classroom to revolve around the students.
They have the choice to use different applications and variations in how they choose to learn information.
The third is that students are not pressured by the progress of the class as a whole. They have the freedom to work at their own pace and and take their time while they learn at their own pace.
Assessment:
Mobile devices in the classroom are very useful in that students have better range of motion, they can learn at their own pace, and they can use different methods to learn.
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Summary:
"Benefit #1: Educational Tools". The tools at one's disposal while using technology is close to unlimited. One can use "educational apps", "digital textbook and the internet", much greater and broader available information, and the fact that a person can learn "...outside of school curriculum". These benefits are irreplaceable in the world of technology as these tools are extremely helpful in the educational process.
"Benefit #2: Social Learning". The classroom greatly benefits from the social aspect as one can simply message a friend if needed. This is a much simpler and less time consuming way of communicating and getting a task done. Another great benefit of having a mobile device is that you now have an "...emergency contact device...".
"Benefit #3: Engaging for Students". It is much easier go get a student to focus on a mobile device as opposed to a textbook and piece of paper. The students also remember information for longer periods of time and in greater amounts.
"Benefit #4: Cyber-Bullying". It is a very convenient bridge for teachers to address the very present issue of cyber-bullying. This can help students to better understand that it is not alright to be unkind even if it is over social media and not in person.
Assessment:
There are many benefits to technology being a part of the classroom experience. Children can use apps and games to engrane material into their minds, as well as use technology to communicate with others inside the class. They can remember information better because technology is more natural to them, and it is an amazing opportunity to teach kids that bullying is never a good thing.
Jessica Plechaty
Jessica Plechaty
I think having technology in class is great. It helps students do research and learn more on topics. I agree that it is important to teach kids not to use technology to bully other students as well.
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