Learn more about Mobile Learning and the Sloan-C Mobile Mastery Series.

1. Sloan-C Mobile
Learning Mastery
Series

2. Sloan-C Programs &
Resources
• Membership: Lower prices
on conferences, workshops,
publications; full website
access.
• Workshops: Over 100 each
year ($169 for members;
$269 non-members)
• College Pass: lowest prices
on bulk workshops (25, 50,
75 & 100 seat options)
http://sloanconsortium.org
• Certificate Program: Online
teaching & learning
• Blended Learning Mastery
Series
• Mobile Learning Mastery
Series
• 3 Annual Conferences:
Blended, Emerging Tech,
Annual Online Learning

3. • Workshops :
* Make a Great First Impression : Engaging Introduction Activities
July 26-28, 2013
* Spice-Up you’re your Weekly Announcements Using Multimedia
July 29, 2013 01:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
• Webinar: The Sloan-C Certificate Program : Case Studies from Alumni
July 30, 2013 2:00 pm ET
• Conference : 19th Annual Sloan Consortium International Conference on
Online Learning
November 20-22, 2013 Lake Buena Vista, FL
Join us for Upcoming Sloan-C Events
Upcoming Webinars
http://sloanconsortium.org/webinar_listing

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5. Webinar Agenda

6. INTRODUCTIONS &
INSTITUTE OVERVIEW

7. Attending Today…
I am attending this webinar today, because …
A. I am already registered for the Mobile Learning Mastery
Series. Trying to learn more about what to expect.
B. I am considering to register for the Mobile Learning
Mastery Series and trying to find out more about the
program and if I can expect to learn mobile techniques to
implement in my classes.
C. I do not know anything about Mobile Learning or Teaching.
Trying to find out what it is and if it is suitable for me.
D. I am tasked by my institution to attend and get a better
understanding of what is being offered through Mobile
Learning Mastery Series.

8. Meet our facilitator …
Scott Hamm
Director of Mobile
Learning Research
Abilene Christian
University

9. Meet Mobile Mastery Graduates
…
Torria Bond, Ph.D.
California Baptist
University
Instructional Designer
Online & Professional
Studies

10. Torria’s takeaways
• The series improved my course development
skills with mobile technology.
• Gained confidence to encourage faculty to
consider mobile devices in their course
design practices.
• The best part of the series was the
opportunity to gain diverse perspectives on
my own.

11. Meet Mobile Mastery Graduates
Omar S. Lopez, Ph.D.
Texas State University -
Round Rock Campus
Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational,
Workforce, and Leadership
Studies

12. Omar’s takeaways
• Well balanced readings between practice and
research relevant to mobile learning.
• Well designed curriculum scope and sequence
• Prepared me to pursue on-learning practices
using mobile applications, and has launched me
into a research agenda in digital learning using
mobile applications.
• Has changed how I assess students’ learning
from Bloom’s lower levels to higher levels.

13. Overview of Sloan-C Institute
Provides a place for professionals to engage in
professional development about online teaching
and learning with peers and experts.
- Certificate Program
- Mastery Series
- Workshops
- Webinars

14. MOBILE LEARNING
OVERVIEW

15. Your Mobile Device
• Survey
– What mobile device do you currently use?
a. Apple iPad / iPhone
b. Android tablet or phone
c. Windows tablet or phone

16. Favorite Educational Mobile Device
• Share in Chat:
–What is your Favorite Mobile Educational
Device To Currently Use?
–How do you use it to teach or learn?

17. Mobile Devices
• What Are They?
– Tools Used in Motion
• Examples:
–Smart Phones
–Tablets
–Laptops
–Connected Media Devices

18. By The Numbers
• 77% of the world’s population has access to a
mobile network
(Kuhulska-Hulme & Traxler, 2005)
• 91% of American adults had cell phones, with
56% of American adults having smartphones as
of May 2013
(Pew Research Center, 2013).

19. Learning Mobile
• Having a device is not equal to learning.
• Planning and pedagogy need to direct learning.
• Use technology to enhance learning.

20. Definition of Mobile Learning
Learning across multiple contexts, through social
and content interactions, using personal
electronic devices.
(Crompton, Muilenburg, and Berge, 2012)

21. Mobile Learning
• Transforming Education
–Accessing Content
–How We Learn
• Interplay Between Two Concepts

22. Mobile Opportunities
• Convenient
• Learning Engagement/Active Learning potential
• Informal learning opportunities
• Increased communication between teachers
learners, and content
• Can provide scaffolding opportunities

23. Mobile Challenges
• Highly device specific
• Learning curve for teacher/student
• Need to develop multiple access points for data

24. Potential Mobile Uses
• Connecting with a community
• Keeping record of ideas and taking notes
• Enhance depth and breadth of Information

25. The Series…
• Three workshops
– Explore relevant research
– Use research to help in designing an effective
blended teaching and learning environment.
• Reflection/Application
– Time in between workshops
– Apply concepts and skills from workshop

26. Mobile Mastery Series Built Around
Strategy
Pedagogy
ResearchSupport
Implement

27. • Analyze research related to mobile learning
designs, student learning and satisfaction, and
assessment
• Develop a mobile course design plan with
outcomes and objectives
Research
and Design
Teaching
Techniques
Assessment
Techniques

28. Research
and Design
Teaching
Techniques
Assessment
Techniques
• Analyze teaching methods and learning
activities for use in your mobile learning
environment
• Develop a teaching unit that includes
mobile learning options

29. Research
and Design
Teaching
Techniques
Assessment
Techniques
• Understand assessment considerations and
strategies when integrating mobile activities
• Develop an assessment plan for your
mobile learning activities

30. Dates of Series
• Program Runs:
–September 6th – November 8th
• Cost:
–$599 Dollars

31. Developing Mastery Provides:
• Rethink instructional process.
• Develop a theoretical framework for
incorporating mobile pedagogy.

32. Why Mobile?
• Embrace Change – Become an educational
innovator.
• Innovation can produce enhanced learning
potential.
• Encourages lifelong learning.

33. Questions

34. Thank You For Attending

35. References
Crompton, H., Muilenberg, L., & Berge, Z. (2012). A
historical overview of mobile learning: Toward
learner centered education. In Berge, Z., &
Muilenberg, L. (Eds.), Handbook of Mobile
Learning. New York: Routledge.
Kukulska-Hulme, A., & Traxler, J. (Eds.). (2005).
Mobile learning - a handbook for educators and
trainers. London: Routledge