1 Mobile Application Doug Vogel Professor (Chair) of IS City University of Hong Kong

2 Technology Paradigm Shift Shared devices Occasional access Directed learning Personal devices Ubiquitous Self-directed learning

3 Cultural & Usage Shift

4 Unlimited Expansion VGA Camera Bluetooth GPS Wireless Lan Barcode Scanner

5 Portfolio of Mobile Applications F On-the-spot quizzes & learning materials F Taking attendance F Providing classroom feedback F Collaborative learning F Interfacing with Blackboard F E-organization extension F Edu-tainment F Field trip support

6 In-Class Query / Feedback F Question initiated by instructor F Key in response F Instant collection and feedback to instructor as well as students F Week-to-week performance tracking

7 E-Token System F ‘Created’ by the student tutors F A fun approach to improve motivation and interest –students get an allocation of tokens –they ‘buy’ learning activities –Receive awards for successful completion F Integrated into e-organization –Simulated department store –Multi-disciplinary focus

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9 Dynamic Crossword Puzzle F Varied Crossword Puzzle topics F Layouts, hints and solutions help crossword performers learn as they perform F Monitoring and tracking of use F Learning evaluation

10 Build a PC F Make decisions associated with building or purchasing a computer –Different user roles –components based on performance vs. price F On-demand feedback F Graphics and task can be easily customized

11 PC Authoring Tool: IGO Author

12 Mobile Apps: IGO Student –Draw and edit curve according to the question –Check the curve and give feedback

13 “tatoes” F Modified from “Hot Potatoes” JQuiz F Formative support F Multiple-choice questions with feedback –Why the answer is right or wrong –Pointers to assist in further understanding F Encouraging students to explore alternatives F Development of a more robust mental model F Ability to better transfer learning to new tasks

14 eToken and Blackboard Sync Assessment : Synchronization with Blackboard Method: Periodic Automatic Batch upload through Blackboard Building Block

15 Annotate a picture, add an audio clip and save to a portfolio in Blackboard

16 Collaborative virtual field trips with ability to capture photos

17 Considerations F Authoring Environments F Pedagogically-driven Application Portfolios F Learning Motivation (students and staff) F Instructor Training / Faculty Development F Infrastructure F Interface Standards F Blackboard –Integration –Extension

18 Still More Considerations F Embedded vs. Non-embedded Use F Curriculum Revision F Policy Formation F “Haves” versus “Have-nots” F Constructive alignment (John Biggs) F Evaluation F Evolution of Pedagogy F Long-term implications

19 Conclusions F Over time, emphasis moves from individual to more systemic initiatives and, ultimately, policy consideration F Key consideration is how to keep faculty effectively engaged as technology changes F PDA use is a sustaining innovation to students but a disruptive innovation to many faculty and institutions F Need to provide special focus on working with instructors in the evolution of pedagogy

20 Think Mobile More than just a technology

21 The future is challenging, but bright!!