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Mobile-Learning in Higher Education - Discussion


Mobile and communication technologies appear to be a potential  game changer in higher education in online environment. Young students whose  social networking concerns match their obsession with mobile technology, may  take issue with past academic teaching patterns and practices and opt for more  contemporary approaches such as mobile-learning (m-Learning). Institutions such as Walden  University and Capella University are making their courses available on mobile devices (smart phones), enabling  their learners for easy access and flexibility.

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Learning Resources

DeWitt, D. & Siraj, S. (2011). Learners' perceptions of  technology for design of a collaborative m-learning module. World Journal on  Educational Technology, 2(3), 169-185. Retrieved from

http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=9&sid=d887de27-745a-498e-8723-2f1c3e20170b%40sessionmgr11&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#db=ehh&AN=60015169       

Park, Y. (2011). A Pedagogical Framework for Mobile Learning: Categorizing  Educational Applications of Mobile Technologies into Four Types. International  Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 12(2), 78-102. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/detail?vid=3&hid=9&sid=d887de27-745a

De Castro, C., Leonardi, G., & Toppan, P. (2009). An Architecture for Interactive Target-Oriented E/M-Learning  Systems. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in  Learning, 4(4), 19-24.

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After reviewing the Video below and the Learning Resources related  to mobile technology, answer the following:

• Based on your experiences, what are the advantages and disadvantages of m-Learning?
 
• What is the future of m-Learning in higher education?
 
• With your learning this week and your explorations, what advice would you give to instructional       designers/instructors to help effectively online learning?

By Wednesday:

Post your thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of m-Learning. Provide your insights and/or foresights on the future of m-learning, including your recommendations to instructional designers/facilitators concerning m-Learning to help effective online learning experiences.Be sure to cite information from the Learning Resources to support your thinking.

By Sunday:

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings. As you read their responses, note those to which you would like to respond with advice, questions, comments, and/or encouragement.

Respond to two or more of your colleagues’ postings in any of the following ways: 

• Build on something your colleague said.
• Explain why and how you see things differently.
• Ask a probing or clarifying question.
• Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting.
• Offer and support an opinion.
• Validate an idea with your own experience.
• Expand on your colleague's posting.
• Ask for evidence that supports the posting.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Reflect on what you learned in this activity and/or insights you gained this week

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Formative Evaluative  Criteria for Discussion Board Assignments

Quality of Work Submitted	A:    Exemplary Work       A=    4.00; A- = 3.75       All    of the previous, plus the following:	B:    Graduate Level Work       B+    = 3.50; B = 3.00; B- = 2.75	C:    Minimal Work             C+    = 2.50; C = 2.00;       C-    = 1.75	F:    Work Submitted but       Unacceptable       F    = 1.00
Contribution to the Learning    Community	The student’s contribution meets    all assigned criteria and frequently prompts further discussion of a topic.             The student takes a leadership    role in discussions.       Regularly contributes to    collaborative learning.             The student demonstrates exemplary    awareness of the community’s needs.	The student’s contribution    satisfactorily meets the assigned criteria for contributions to the    discussions.                   The student interacts frequently    and encourages others in the community.           The student demonstrates an    awareness of the community’s needs.	The student’s contribution is    minimal to the posting and response deadlines.                   Occasionally, the student makes an    additional comment.                      The student makes minimal effort    to become involved within the  community.	The student’s contribution does    not meet the assigned criteria                         The student does not respond or    responds late to postings.                The student does not make an    effort to participate in the  community as it develops.
Initial Posting: Critical Analysis of Issues             **May include, but are not limited to, scholarly articles,    collegial discussions; information from conferences, in service, faculty    development, and/or meetings.	Demonstrates critical thinking to    analyze and relate key points relating to advantages, disadvantages of, and    the future of m-Learning. Provides insights to the instructional    designers/facilitators for effective online learning.                   Supports content with required    readings or course materials, and may use creditable sources** in    addition to those materials.	Relates to the assigned discussion    topic with satisfactory evidence of critical thinking.              Summarizes and supports    content using information from required readings and course materials.	Summarizes or restates discussion    topic components with minimal evidence of critical thinking skills.             Post is off topic.              Post has minimal or no    connection to course materials.	Does not relate to the assigned    discussion topic.
Responses: Quality of Learning for Colleagues and Self	Provide specific, constructive,    and supportive feedback to extend colleagues’ thinking.             Encourage continued and deeper    discussion.              Offer additional resources    or experiences.             Demonstrate exemplary evidence of    personal learning as a result of interaction with colleagues.	Provide constructive and    supportive feedback to colleagues.                   Refer to sources from required    readings and course materials.             Demonstrate satisfactory evidence    of personal learning as a result of interaction with colleagues.	Provide general feedback with    minimal or no connection to required readings or course materials.             Demonstrate minimal evidence of    personal learning as a result of interaction with colleagues.	Provide agreement without    substance or connection to required readings or course materials.             Demonstrate no evidence of    personal learning as a result of interaction with colleagues.
Expression	Provides clear, concise opinions    and ideas effectively written in Standard Edited English.             Includes appropriate APA-formatted    citations and reference list for outside sources and direct quotes.	Provides clear opinions and ideas    written in Standard Edited English.             Includes satisfactory    APA-formatted citations and reference list for outside sources and direct    quotes.	Expression is unclear or    interrupted by errors.             Includes minimal or no    APA-formatted citations and reference list for outside sources and direct    quotes.	Unacceptable written expression.             May include outside sources and    direct quotes that lack appropriate citations.
Final Assignment Grade	A:    Exemplary Work	B: Graduate Level Work	C: Minimal Work	F: Work Submitted but Unacceptable

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