1. USG 40th Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle 2011
5/12/2018 8:38 AM
Incorporating the iPod Touch Device in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry: Reflections, Observations, and Discussions on Going Mobile
USG 40th Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle 2011
Drs. Mai Yin Tsoi, David Pursell Richard Pennington, Joseph Sloop, Julia Paredes
School of Science and Technology
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2. for Innovative Use of Educational Technology
Winner of TAG’s 2011
Excalibur Award
for Innovative Use of Educational Technology

3. One Grant  Two Studies Study A:
Use of iTouch in Organic Chemistry Course
Study B:
Development of App in an Interdisciplinary Project
Organic Class = client
Hiring of ITEC Class for project
Modeling real-world Software Development
App helps Organic students learn
Interviews / Surveys
Videos
Flashcards
Student Surveys
Student Interviews
Class Quizzes

4. Overview of Organic iTouch Study
5/12/2018 8:38 AM
Overview of Organic iTouch Study
GGC Vision and Mission
Rationale/Literature Review
Timeline/Description of Project Design
Quantitative Results
Qualitative Results
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5. GGC Vision and Mission
GGC Vision1
learning takes place continuously in and beyond the classroom
innovative use of educational technology
integrated educational experience that develops the whole person
wellspring of educational innovation
dynamic learning community
faculty engagement in teaching and mentoring students
innovative approaches to education
SST Mission2
. . . provides an innovative, engaging, outcomes-based learning experience for students in science courses (charge from Dean Thomas G. Mundie)
1Georgia Gwinnett College Web page,
2School of Science and Technology Mission,
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6. Adapt to Today’s Students To Make Chemistry and Biology Easier
Students often find Chemistry and Biology challenging
Learning is more tied to technology
Technology enhances learning experience IF used
Take the work load to the student,
keep the busy work out of learning
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7. Flashcards + Cellphone???
Flashcards  memorization
Repetition is key!
Rare: carry flashcards everywhere
Common: carry cell phones everywhere!
Why not take advantage of the
learning potential?!?
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8. A Preference for Cellphones
Lower cost of ownership versus Laptops
Can expect access outside school
May lead to more “access” of material = more review/learning
Small learning curve
Multimedia
Higher motivation, engagement, time on task
Achievement
Sturgeon, J., T H E Journal, 2007, 34,
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9. Evolution of Organic Chemistry
iTouch Project
Cell Phone Flash Cards and Airliner Videos ( )
iTouch Project (2010)
Flash Card
Improvement
Airliner Video
Reformatting
Laboratory Technique
Podcast Production
iTouch Website
Development
TsoiChem App
Development
Mobile Enabled Learning (2011)
 Facebook  Online HW Learning App Practice Flashcards

10. 1st Generation of Flashcards
“I always have my phone, now I always have my flash cards.”
Cell phone with PowerPoint Mobile
Cards organized by text chapter
Format of cards is flexible
Provide students a semester worth of cards at beginning of term
Encourage use during homework, problem solving sessions, and lab
Phones not allowed on graded events
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11. 1st Generation of Flashcards
“Front”
“Back”
Ether
example:
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12. Pros/Cons to Cellphone Flashcards
“seamless learning contexts”1
“one-to-one” learning2
Tailored to class needs
preliminary empirical data: positive
Access
Software/hardware compatability
Limited by Powerpoint issues
1 Looi, C. et al. (2010) Mobilizing the Research. Education Week, 29, 6, p 34, 36.
2 Banister, S. (2010) Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices. Computers in the Schools, 27, 2, p

13. iTouch Project – Fall 2010 Internal GGC Grant = $5000
Purchased 25 Apple iTouch devices
Distributed to 2 class sections
Voluntary Participation
Demographic Survey
Chemistry Attitude Survey (CAEQ)1
Surveys after each quiz
Interviews of selected students
1. Dalgety, J. et al. (2003) Development of Chemistry Attitudes and Experiences Questionnaire. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 40, 7, p

14. Quantitative Results Fall 2010
No significant difference in quiz scores
By gender
By age
By race
Results skewed due to teacher effects
Student reported use varied widely
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15. Quantitative Results Fall 2010 – Chemistry Attitude
Chemistry Attitude (CA)– measure of
self-efficacy in chemistry-related tasks
CA change – difference between CA at start and at midterm of semester
Technology Attitude (TA)—measure of self-efficacy in using technology
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16. Quantitative Results Fall 2010 – Chemistry Attitude
No gender differences in CA change
CA change at Start correlates negatively with CA change at Midterm (p < 0.004)
The higher CA at start, the less change at midterm
As Age increases, CA change decreases significantly (p = 0.068)
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17. Quantitative Results Fall 2010 – Chemistry Attitude & Cell Usage
As Cell Usage increases, CA change increases significantly (p =0.029)
In Non–iTouch sections, no correlation between Cell Usage and CA change (p = 0.624)
In iTouch section, correlation between Cell Usage and CA change significant
(p = 0.059)
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18. Quantitative Results Fall 2010 – Chemistry Attitude & Performance
Quiz 11.2: iTouch students with higher CA did better than iTouch students who had lower CA
iTouch students did better on Quiz 11.2 than non-itouch students (p = 0.001)
Quiz 11.2 – directly related to reaction flashcards
Higher CA midterm correlates with less usage for all chapters
Higher TA midterm correlates with more usage for all chapters
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19. Quantitative Results Fall 2010 –Conclusions
Those who had high CA did not increase in CA much
Older students did not have as much change in CA. Resistant to changes in beliefs?
Assuming Cell usage = technology comfort:
High Cell Usage + iTouch = CA increase
High Cell Usage + no iTouch = no CA increase
Having iTouch increased the CA of students who are very comfortable with technology
iTouch makes a difference
in student attitude!

20. Quantitative Results: POSSIBLE ISSUES
Low number of students
Limited content resources
Quizzes not directly linked to iTouch resources
Usage not regulated/documented
Steep learning curve – students AND faculty!

21. Qualitative Results – Interviewee Demographics
Ages: 21 to 28 years old, self-selected
Allen: Asian male
Keith: Asian male
Dora: Caucasian female
Valerie: Caucasian female
Phung – Asian female
Brenda – Caucasian female
Matt – Caucasian male
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22. Summary – Cellphone Cards Users
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23. Summary – iTouch Users Study Purpose Interviewee Did/Did Not Use
General Comments
Necessity
Phung
Did
Lots of personalization
Multi-Function, mobile
Thorough
Brenda
Did, Some personalization
Uses all given resources
Efficient
Matt
Did, Lots of personalization
Saves time, minimize effort
USED OWN iPHONE
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24. Trends in Interviews If technology supported
learning/study style  USE
If learning style was not enhanced by technology  NO USE
iTouch added “study purpose” to use
Study purpose affected
how iTouch used
Prior technology experience
NOT a factor
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25. Brenda: Mobility + Varied Learning Modes
MT: Would you say that having this mobility, being able to access this material more, has an impact on your learning of this material and if so, why?
BB: Absolutely, because it’s just readily available. I study when I can and I study a lot. I like watching (the professor) write the problem because I’m watching him do it, I’m listening to him say it, it’s all coming out onto the screen for me, step by step

26. General Indications Students enjoy iTouch Age/technology experience
plays role
iTouch impacts attitude
Low n, low power = some patterns not salient
Learning style/purpose impacts use (or lack of) of iTouch as learning tool
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27. Podcasts of Lecture & Lab Content; Flashcards

28. Tutorial Podcasts Podcasts on Cell Phone Podcasts on Computer
Watch video clips

29. Laboratory Technique Videos
Students watch videos outside of lab class
Expectation: learn theory and techniques
iTouch/mobile devices enabled in-lab, real time viewing
non-iTouch students used laptops
Watch video clips
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30. Some rote memorization needed in Organic Chemistry
Reaction Flashcards
Some rote memorization needed in Organic Chemistry
Instructor developed flashcards
Can be viewed on multiple platforms, multiple OS
Watch flashcard clips

31. GGC iTouch Website

33. New Additions – Fall 2011 5/12/2018 8:38 AM
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34. Change in Focus: Information Delivery to Information Processing
Previous:
Lecture podcasts
Lab technique videos
Reaction flashcards

35. Change in Focus: Information Delivery to Information Processing
ADDED:
Online Homework system (publisher generated)
Mobile app for review (publisher generated)
Facebook Page – Social Networking
Drawing Flashcards – Senior Project, Natasha Craft
One-Stop Website for all Multimedia Resources

36. CONNECT Online Homework

37. LearnSmart Mobile App

38. Facebook Page

39. Drawing Flashcards

40. Drawing Flashcards-Flashcards Deluxe App

41. One-Stop Shop WebPage

42. Future Directions Expand study multiple mobile platforms
iPads / tablets
Technology rich classroom experience
Refocus Interviews
Examine ways in which resources are used

43. Thank You!
Mai Yin Tsoi, Ph.D
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