Survey Results: Mobile learning for ELT http://bit.ly/bKdh0L Survey Results: Mobile learning for ELT
The purpose of the survey was to ascertain the level of awareness and openness to mobile learning among English language teachers.
I also wanted to find out to what degree and how teachers were already using mobile learning both in their teaching and and professional development and to establish whether they would be willing to pay for and use mobile content.
The survey also collected information about the teachers’ existing access to mobile services and the kinds of device they are using to get access to mobile Internet.
mLearnopedia http://cc.mlearnopedia.com/ The mLearnopedia content community collects and organizes the best information from around the web that will help you learn and stay current on mobile learning.
Mobile Devices and Educational Apps http://livebinders.com/play/play/18657 Mobile Devices and Educational Apps
This live binder contains resources for accessing educational applications for mobile devices.
1. iPhone/iTouch/iPad Resources and Apps
2. Smart phones
2. Resources for using QR codes with mobile phones
iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch Users Group (Diigo)) http://groups.diigo.com/group/iphoneipodtouch iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch Users Group on Diigo
This group is for anyone interested in using the iPhone or iPod Touch. Post any interesting articles and resources here relating to these gadgets, including links to information about applications that can be used on these devices.
Also, note any resources that might help educators incorporate these technologies into classrooms.
Classroom iPod touches: Dos and Do nots http://learninginhand.com/blog/classroom-ipod-touches-dos-and-donts.html Classroom iPod touches: Dos and Don'ts
Bringing iPods into the classroom is a great way to give students access to learning tools. However, there are so many things to keep in mind to make the iPods work smoothly in the classroom.
While my list of dos and don'ts is for iPod touch, much of the same advice can be given for using iPad, iPod classic, and iPod nano in classrooms.
Learning in Hand http://learninginhand.com/ Learning in Hand is an educator's resources for mobile learning. It was started in 2002 as part of Tony Vincent's classroom website. At first focusing on Palm handhelds, Learning in Hand now covers podcasting, iPods, iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and netbooks.
Mobile learning for schools - a class without walls http://www.guardian.co.uk/resource/a-class-without-walls Mobile learning for schools - a class without walls
A topic-led curriculum backed by mobile technology and home-school links is putting the fun back into school for many students
Learning2Go ... Mobile Learning http://www.learning2go.org/ Learning2Go ... Mobile Learning
The award winning Learning2Go initiative is currently the largest collaborative mobile learning project for pupils in the UK. The initiative, co-ordinated by the e-Services team of Wolverhampton City Council, shows how successfully mobile learning can be used to give students access to ‘anywhere, anytime’ learning. Learning2Go is developing new ways of delivering exciting and motivating learning both in and beyond school.
SoftCity (Social Network for software) http://bit.ly/bN8Rxf SoftCity
A social commerce website where software developers, users, and experts interact to build profitable relationships -- so that everyone benefits from the experience in the form of knowledge, recognition and cash.
Software users, buyers and developers form a community which should be connected. Everyone should be able to improve their software experience with the help and support of others.
Software serves a need but can and should also be fun and satisfying. Everyone can benefit from advice and recommendations from others.
iPod User Group Wiki http://wiki.canby.k12.or.us/groups/ipodusergroup/ iPod User Group Wiki
Although our focus is K-12, many of the techniques should work for you at any level and with any number of devices. We are posting as many help and how-to articles here as we can and as quickly as we can so you can continue to be successful using iPod devices in your classroom.
The iPod Touch in the Classroom (Presentation) http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=464 The iPod Touch in the Classroom
The main focus of this presentation is how teachers can accomplish common tasks in the classroom, but also includes how students can use the tool for their own studies.
Most of the applications discussed are free or a few dollars. Viewers will learn concrete ways they can use their iPod Touch in the classroom the following day.
Creative Uses for iPod touch in Education http://bit.ly/6eCE42 Apple Learning Interchange - iPod touch.
Creative Uses for iPod touch in Education
This exhibit is a collection of stories by some educators who have joined together to share in this vision. Using the techniques here, they have aimed to model these techniques to show what is possible. Please enjoy the exhibit and put it to good use. Together we can make mobile learning come to life and change the world of education one pocket and set of earbuds at a time!
Prey http://bootlog.org/prey Prey is a simple and lightweight program that will help you track and find your laptop if it ever gets stolen. It works in all operating systems and not only is it Open Source but also completely free.
Prey helps you find your stolen laptop by sending timed reports to your email with a bunch of information of its whereabouts.
This includes the general status of the computer, a list of running programs and active connections, fully-detailed network and wifi information, a screenshot of the running desktop and — in case your laptop has an integrated webcam — a picture of the thief.
Learning in Hand http://www.learninginhand.com/ Learning in Hand
Learning in Hand is a resource for educational technology by Tony Vincent.
Tony focuses on free and inexpensive ways to engage learners. From netbooks and web applications to iPods and podcasting, Tony has put together information for teachers that is easy to understand, relevant, and free of charge.
Intel Classmate PC http://tinyurl.com/98oosb Intel Classmate PC
Intel launched its second-generation Classmate PC at CES, and will now offer OEMs a pair of designs to choose from, rather than a single unit. The new system is attractive and well built, and sports an improved set of features for classrooms
Fortunately, I was also able to sit down and talk with Jeffery R. Galinovsky, the regional head for the Classmate PC ecosystem in mature markets.
One key aspect of the Classmate PC initiative that stands in stark contrast to the company's typical approach is the realization that these systems need to stay relevant for substantial periods of time.
Tablet PC Users ... discussion group http://isenet.ning.com/group/tabletpcusers Welcome to the Tablet Computing group. Please join in the discussions below, start a new topic, or post a video that relates to tablets.
This group is part of the (UK) Independent School Educators Network (ISEN), a social network (Ning) at http://isenet.ning.com
Laptop Learning Community (Social Network) http://laptoplearning.ning.com/ Laptop Learning Community (Social Network)
This is a social networking site for K-20 educators interested in laptop learning.
"Laptop learning" is one way that educators can provide opportunities for students to be engaged and empowered with their own education. Share your successes, your thoughts, your ideas, and your concerns here so that we can communicate and collaborate to create authentic learning experiences for our students.
Fujitsu Interact with LifeBook U1010 http://tinyurl.com/2swq8l Fujitsu Interact with LifeBook U1010
Digital experiences come together perfectly with the world's smallest* tablet-convertible ultra-mobile PC created by Fujitsu, the LifeBook U1010. Versatile and stylishly designed, it is equipped with the latest Intel® Ultra Mobile platform for uncompromising performance, anywhere you go.
The Ultra-Mobile PC (made in Singapore) http://www.kohjinsha.com.sg/ The UMPC is first and foremost a computer. It runs a full version of Windows XP and Vista operating systems software. It might come equipped with full versions of popular Microsoft software applications such as Office, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
The UMPC is not a sit-on-your-desk computer, nor is it even a sit-on-your-lap computer; rather, it is a hold-in-your-hands computer. It is so small and lightweight that you can hold it in your hands, much like you would hold a book. It also sports a touch screen, making it super-easy to do tasks both simple and complex.
Internet access is easy, of course. Running Internet Explorer or other Web browsers, you can access Wi-Fi hotspots, 3G data cards or even use a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to surf the Net. Email, downloading and uploading of audio and video files, instant messaging — it's all possible with the UMPC, which promises a fast connection wherever you go.
RM Mobile One http://www.rm.com/FE/Products/Product.asp?cref=PD411875 RM Mobile One brings compact ICT into any classroom
Recognising the classroom limitations and vulnerabilities of conventional notebooks, the RM Mobile One completely re-engineers the traditional notebook for pure educational use.
It is the first notebook to be designed for one of the toughest and demanding environments / audiences - classrooms and pupils...
Having the ability to take your ICT suite to your pupils in any classroom rather than moving your pupils to a fixed ICT suite has real advantages for integrating ICT across the whole curriculum. That is why, with your help, we have developed the ideal solution for your mobile ICT suite.
HandHeldLearning http://www.handheldlearning.co.uk/ Handheld Learning promotes the use of mobile and ubiquitous technologies to enable transformational improvements in teaching and learning. Device agnostic and a believer in open standards we host international conferences, meetings and online knowledge sharing that bring together the world's foremost thought leaders, opinion formers, decision makers and practitioners.
We are located in the UK in both London and Cambridge with a further facility in Madrid. Our research team is based in Cambridge where we incubate and develop new ideas.
It's 11 O'clock. Do you know where your laptop is? http://www.connectitnews.com/usa/story.cfm?item=933 It's 11 O'clock. Do you know where your laptop is?
It happens every day, in every city big or small, laptop computers vanish from small business and larger corporations at alarming rates. Of course, these notebook computers are not vanishing; they are being stolen at all hours of the day from office towers, small retail shops and many other locations where our mobility work environments take us.
How can you better secure your laptop and the information inside it ... should it be stolen.
ISTE: Special Interest Group : Handheld Computing http://www.iste.org/sighc SIGHC is the interest group that is an advocate for handheld computing in education worldwide, and promotes meaningful integration of handheld computers in teaching and learning.
Members of SIGHC include teachers, administrators, technology coordinators, university faculty and researchers, and representatives from profit and non-profit entities. We hope you will get involved and join us.
7 rules for using laptops in meetings http://www.connectitnews.com/usa/story.cfm?item=897 7 rules for using laptops in meetings
Here are seven suggested guidelines to ensure that laptops contribute to productive meetings rather than to distract and annoy participants ...
Learning with the $100 Laptop http://www.g1to1.org/openletter.php Learning with the $100 Laptop
The vision of 1:1 computing is timely, but it needs caution and careful strategy.
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/tabletpc.mspx Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
They're here! PowerToys are additional programs that developers work on after a product has been released to manufacturing. They'll add fun and functionality to your Tablet PC experience.
Art Tool for Tablet PC | Calculator for Tablet PC | Dictionary Tool for Tablet PC | Drawing Animator Toy for Tablet PC | Extended Desktop for Tablet PC | Handwriting Analysis Tool for Tablet PC | Hold Tool for Tablet PC | Ink Screen Saver for Tablet PC | Microsoft Phraseology PowerToy for Tablet PC | Microsoft Physics Illustrator for Tablet PC | My Font Tool for Tablet PC | Power Paint Tool for the Tablet PC | Tablet PC Music Composition Tool | Thumbnail View | Web Search Power Tool for Tablet PC | Word Search Game for Tablet PC | Writing Practice Tool for Tablet PC | Writing Recognition Game |
1-TO-1 LEARNING: Laptop Programs (book) http://tinyurl.com/pxlbu 1-TO-1 LEARNING: Laptop Programs
dding a laptop program will greatly increase the complexity of managing your network. It will probably require adding technical staff, and it will definitely add to the workload of your technology department. Planning for these logistical challenges is crucial to the long-term success of your program.
The following are some basic computer network issues to consider when planning for 1-to-1.
Getting the Perfect Laptop http://tinyurl.com/qrpy8 Getting the Perfect Laptop
For most districts, the dream of arming their students and fellow educators with laptops ?perhaps reaching the vaunted status of being a one-to-one school ?holds a powerful appeal.
Yet whether your district is making that push to get laptops into the hands of each student or simply considering upgrades to your mobile carts, you're facing no shortage of possibilities and questions. Technology & Learning breaks down some of those concerns so you can make a better decision for your school.
The $100 laptop http://www.ted.com/tedtalks/tedtalksplayer.cfm?key=n_negroponte Nicholas Negroponte is former Director of the MIT Media Lab, and founder of the non-profit, One Laptop Per Child, dedicated to making the famed $100 laptop a reality.
In this talk, he outlines some of the challenges of getting a $100 laptop produced, and explains why he stepped down as Media Lab director to focus on it full-time, "for the rest of my life." (Recorded February 2006 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 18:21)
Saying no to school laptops http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06243/717868-96.stm Saying no to school laptops
Ms. Adam is part of a backlash against programs that equip every student in a classroom with a computer.
A few years ago, such programs, which aim to better engage and train students by giving them round-the-clock computer access, were introduced in schools across the country -- often with encouragement from the large computer makers, such as Apple and Dell Inc., that win the contracts.
But now, some parents and educators are having second thoughts over higher-than-anticipated costs and the potential for inappropriate use by kids.
Evaluation of the Texas Technology Project http://www.txtip.info/projectevaluation.html Evaluation of the Texas Technology Immersion Project (eTxTIP)
The purpose of eTxTIP is to conduct a scientifically based evaluation designed to assess the impact of immersion on campus culture, teacher professional behavior and efficacy, and student behavior, attitudes and performance. The eTxTIP project is a multi-year research effort funded by the US Department of Education and is one of the largest studies of its kind ever conducted in education technology.
For those of you who have questioned the huge expenditures of time and effort to bring laptops into your local school districts, this study will give you scientifically based evidence to prove that everyone needs to step back and take a hard look at the educational value of student laptops.
Portable Apps (software) http://portableapps.com/ A portable app is a computer program that you can carry around with you on a portable device and use on any Windows computer. When your USB flash drive, portable hard drive, iPod or other portable device is plugged in, you have access to your software and personal data just as you would on your own PC. And when you unplug, none of your personal data is left behind.
| Portable AbiWord | Portable ClamWin AV | Portable FileZilla | Portable Firefox | Portable Gaim | Portable GIMP | Portable Miranda IM | Portable NVU | Portable OpenOffice.org | Portable Sunbird | Portable Thunderbird | Portable VLC media player |
Handheld Integration Project http://www.nwhandheld.org/index.php Handheld Integration Project
A place to blog about handhelds in the classroom.
Learning With Handhelds http://www.intel.com/education/handhelds/index.htm Learning With Handhelds
This section addresses typical questions regarding the use of handhelds in learning. It includes a usage matrix outlining the costs for various models of handhelds and describing how they can be put to use.
This section presents eight project ideas from educators who are using and succeeding with handhelds.
Tablet PCs in the Classroom http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/tabletpc/index.htm Tablet PCs in the Classroom
A TABLET PC merges a multimedia laptop with the added functionality of pen-based markup of documents and digitally handwritten notes.
Info at the Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
Tablet PC Questions http://www.tabletquestions.com/ Tablet PC Questions
A Tablet PC Message Board Discussing News, Reviews, and Commentary
The Hipster PDA http://www.43folders.com/2004/09/03/introducing-the-hipster-pda/ The Hipster PDA
The Hipster PDA (Parietal Disgorgement Aid) is a fully extensible system for coordinating incoming and outgoing data for any aspect of your life and work. It scales brilliantly, degrades gracefully, supports optional categories and ?eaming,?and is configurable to an unlimited number of options. Best of all, the Hipster PDA fits into your hip pocket and costs practically nothing to purchase and maintain. Let? make one together.
Handheld Computers in Education http://m.fasfind.com/wwwtools/m/2737.cfm?x=0&rid=2737 Handheld Computers in Education
With handheld computers we may finally fulfill the promise of educational technology: providing low-cost interactive computers to every student to improve learning.
In this edition of WWWTools for Education, we look at past and present uses of handheld computers in educational environments, with some indications of directions for the future.
Dana Wireless http://www2.alphasmart.com/products/dana-w.html Dana Wireless continues AlphaSmart's tradition of ultralight portability and simplicity. With Wi-Fi technology, getting connected has never been easier.
A Laptop Alternative. The combination of a full-size keyboard, the wide screen and Palm OS provides much of the functionality of a laptop.
iPods in Education http://ipodined.org iPods in Education
A site dedicated to the use of iPod and iTunes in Education. The resources and materials on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License unless specifically stated.