iOS vs. Android: Mobile Learning Yuanjie Dai, Amanda Kuhnley, Korey Page

Agenda Ice breaker Divergent group activity Converngent discussion Summary Questions

Objectives After participating in this presentation, you will have… Learned more about your peers Learned about the pros and cons of iOS and Android Learning about the current state of mobile learning Learned about your peers’ experiences with mobile learning

Ice Breaker Groups of 3 or 4 Use your mobile device to download the celly app Or text with the to join the “cell”

Ice Breaker (cont'd) Each person – find a photo, song, or video through your mobile device that best represents you. Share with your small group.

Ice Breaker (cont’d) Share something you learned about another group member through the “cell” so the rest of the class can see.

Ice Breaker (cont’d) Purpose – Reinforces learning about peers Introduces a new group texting service

Group Activity Split up into two groups. You will be assigned either iOS or Android and your group will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the topic you were assigned. Spend 15 minutes and be prepared to discuss amongst the class.

Pros Many form factors customizable Google apps integration Most have removable battery Apps add to more function offering Better spell check Open ecosystem Better overall notification system Maps! Cons Hardware fragmentation No standard OS o 2.3 still has the largest share of OS market even though it is 2-3 years old Cheap phones Perceived notion that it doesn't have the same apps Bloatware Lack of support after release Android

Pros Stable iTunes Great with media Third party support Walled garden ecosystem Support for every iPhone/iPad/iPod Cons No choice No user customization Walled garden ecosystem False support for every iPhone/iPad/iPod (to get you to spend money on new features) Poor app to app sharing Removal of Google Maps iOS

Convergence – Mobile Learning Pros and cons to using iOS or Android. Both are conducive to mobile learning. p4

Convergence – Mobile Learning What experiences have you had with mobile learning while at JMU? If you are doing your research on mobile learning or social networking, can you please share your research with the class? What do you see for the future of mobile learning?

Summary – Mobile Learning Revolutionizing classroom Whether using iOS or Android, mobile devices have unparalled potential for transforming the education field.

Thank you! Questions?