Sponsored By: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Developing a Mobile Learning School with the Verizon Mobile Learning Academy
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Today’s Moderator : Sherry Bosch, ISTE Virtual Learning Program Manager
6 Dr. Karen Richardson ISTE Faculty Ms. Jenna Linskens ISTE Staff PRESENTERS
Senior Educational Consultant for ISTE Professional Services MS. JENNA LINSKENS ISTE STAFF
Agenda for today Introduction to ISTE Professional Services Defining ISTE’s Mobile Learning Pathway Sharing the mobile learning experience VMLA Overview Wrap up and questions
Poll Questions
The path to a digital age school is a journey. How do you move from readiness to digital citizenship? Components: Coaching Community ISTE Standards
Pedagogy Context Social Interactions Personal Devices THE WHY FOR MOBILE TEACHING AND LEARNING
PEDAGOGY PRACTICES AND CONTEXT ●Best practices with mobile devices ●Effective classroom management ●Awareness of digital citizenship ●Creating new compelling assignments and activities ●Ongoing mobile assessments
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS ●Safe and collaborative learning spaces ●Model and facilitate best practices of using devices ●Engagement and motivation ●Creative design and publication of new digital projects
PERSONAL DEVICES ●1:1 ●BYOD ●3 to 1 ration of devices
DR. KAREN RICHARDSON ISTE FACULTY Independent Consultant for ISTE Professional Services
EXPERIENCE A SAMPLE OF VMLA COURSE ACTIVITIES
Creating Infographics Content: Mobile Device Appropriate Use Poster OR Easy to use templates and images Ability to upload images included in free version Create visually attractive, graphically focused presentations Use for summarizing data and information as part of research and evaluation
Creating Mindmaps Pedagogy: Brainstorming/Concept Mapping OR Google Draw (part of Drive) ●Built in collaboration ●Web-based access anytime/anywhere ●Use for KWL, concept analysis, vocabulary learning, and brainstorming Let’s try it together: click the link in the chat window to access the drawing. Add a word or two that describes how you think mobile devices might impact the classroom:
INTRODUCTION TO VERIZON MOBILE LEARNING ACADEMY
●Rigorous 10-week mobile learning course. ●Designed for teams of administrators, technology coaches and teachers. What is the VMLA Course?
Meet online (Skype, Google Hangouts etc.) minutes / bi-weekly Gain feedback, support, and planning Feedback on assignments submitted Support on assignments ongoing Planning for the following module The Roles of the VMLA IC and Team:
School teams work together to learn by doing new things each week. Collaboration with your team and through the Google+ Community is a key component of VMLA.
●Create lessons and activities for mobile learning. ●Put mobile devices and apps to the best and most appropriate use for students. VMLA Course Will Help You and Your Team:
●Encourage creativity while guiding students toward safe use. ●Develop a collaborative school or district wide mobile learning implementation plan. VMLA Course Will Help You and Your Team:
Senior Educational Consultant for ISTE Professional Services MS. JENNA LINSKENS ISTE STAFF
Learning Powered by Technology Verizon committed up to $100 million in cash and in-kind services over the next three years to reach more than 1,000 schools across the U.S.
●2.5 continuing education units (CEUs) from Johns Hopkins University VMLA Course Will Allow You To Earn:
Successful Completion Entails: 1.An average individual workload of about 2.5 hours per week over 10 weeks. 1.Successful completion of at least eight group assignments, including a capstone project. 1.Active participation in the VMLA Google+ community.
Poll Questions
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