Session 3.4c: Enhancing the learner journey with mobile technologies

Task:

1. Your facilitators will present you with an introduction to uses of mobile technologies in teaching and learning. This introduction is supported by the document Why should we consider using mobile technologies in teaching and learning? (10 minutes).
   
   
2. In small groups, complete one of the following activities exploring specific applications of mobile technologies: (30 minutes)

1. Activity: Providing access to learning materials through mobile technologies
   
   
2. Activity: Using mobile technologies for recording progress and achievement
   
   
3. Activity: Using mobile technologies for enhancing communication and collaboration.

Share your findings with the whole group when you have completed the activity in your small groups.

3. Working individually or with a colleague from your organisation, complete Activity: Using mobile technologies for enhancing the learner journey for your local situation, considering accessibility issues (20 minutes).

Supporting information:

Documents on your E-Guides USB memory stick:

• Case study: Acacia Training and Development – Use of e-portfolios and MP3 recorders (located in Session 3.4a)

• Case study: Hounslow Adult and Community Education - Use of audio recorders in Guitar Improvers Course (located in Session 3.4a)

Links to online resources and information:

• How technology can support the RARPA process 

• M-learning 

• Future lab literature review in mobile technologies and learning 

• Mobile technologies – the handheld choice

• Pupils get lessons in PlayStation

• TechDis – m-learning and accessibility

Publications:

• Dawson, Di (2007): Handheld technologies for mobile learning NIACE, Leicester.