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TOPIC 3: EMERGING MOBILE MULTIMEDIA TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

Jared Clark & Michael Cowell June 23, 2012

What is a mobile multimedia device?

• Laptop
• Tablet
• Smart Phone

Why mobile devices?

• A 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study found

that:

• Students ages 8-18 spend 10 hours and 45 minutes

using technology in a seven hour and 38 minute period per day.

Source: http://kff.org/entmedia/internet.cfm

Technology is here to stay!

• In order to stay competitive in the world, we

must be ready to implement technology into

• ur classrooms.

– Largest international order:

• Thailand -930,000 tablets

– Largest US order:

• San Diego – 27,000 iPads

– http://www.digitaltrends.com/international/thailand-signs-the-worlds-largest-educational-tablet- distribution-deal/

Why should Christian schools examine this issue?

• Christ used various teaching methods and

tools when teaching.

– Parables – Object Lessons – Question and Answer – Lecture

• Christian schools should be trendsetters.

– We should display excellence in all things so that Christ is exalted. – If we are to develop well-rounded Kingdom leaders, we must use all available tools and resources.

Survey of students at Grace Christian Academy – Knoxville, TN

• 530 students surveyed in grades 6-8
• 23% of students in grades 9-12 own an Ipad
• 32% of students in grades 6-8 own an Ipad
• Survey showed that the younger the student, the

more likely they were to own an Ipad.

ADVANTAGES

For Students:

• Interactive classroom as opposed to lecture

based.

• Instant access to the internet.
• Powerful apps for each subject.
• Electronic textbooks.

Advantages

For Schools and Educators:

• Teachers will be forced to re-evaluate their teaching

style and curriculum.

• Teachers will be able to adapt teaching style for

students with various learning styles.

• Creativity will increase among both students and

staff!

• Schools will be viewed as being pro-active in the area
• f technology.

Success Story

• Amelia Earhart Middle School Riverside, CA
• Partnered with Houghton Mifflin to use HMH

Fuse Math Curriculum.

• Students used iPads with E-textbook and App.
• Students who used the HMH Fuse program

scored 19 percentage points higher on California State Testing.

DISADVANTAGES

• How will your school fund an initiative of this

magnitude?

• Tuition
• Fundraising
• Technology Fees
• Student purchased devices
• How will we stay current in the ever changing

world of technology?

CHALLENGES

Educational Challenges

• Are your staff members equipped to implement

this type of program?

– Pedagogical changes – Technology training

• How will the devices be used?

– Typical questions:

• Is this just another toy?
• Will this just be another discipline problem for teachers?
• Will the teachers actually use this technology?

Technological Challenges

• Which device should we choose?

– Laptops or tablets? – If you choose tablets, will you allow cell phones?

• School’s Technological Infrastructure

– Is your wireless network adequate? – Internet filtering – How will student’s print? – Device management program –ex. Fiddlehead

Successful Implementation

Preparation & Training

Research

Proper Preparation & Training

• Collaboration between administrators and teachers

Total Commitment

• Whole School Must be all in

– Staff – Administration – District/Board/Community – Students & Parents

• Hiring process updated and changed
• Certain staff may need to be let go
• Professional development may look

different

• Constant training and upgrading will

need to take place

• Financial commitment

Necessities

• IT Equipment

Staff Access

Times are changing

The 21st Century Learner

Drastic change in teacher delivery & instruction Increased use of technology for writing, analysis, & research Promotes equity among students and teachers

Benefits to Students

“I enjoy using the iPad in class because it is different and fun”

• Quote from my

8th grade student “Geography was fun this year because Mr. Cowell does many different things and he let’s us use our iPad’s and iPhones in class.” - Quote from my 7th grade student

Homework Completion Improved Quality Of Work

Encourages Student Participation

iPad iFad OR

Here to Stay!

EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL

INTEGRATION TO WHOLE SCHOOL

Webb School…

• Every student in grades 4-12 has iPad.
• Every classroom has interactive whiteboard.
• Most prominent usage has occurred in:

– Foreign language – Math – English – Science

• Newer program but very successful.

Greater Atlanta Christian School….

• ilearn program instituted in 2009.
• All classrooms have interactive whiteboards
• Kindergarten classrooms have Smart Tables.
• Students in grades K-5 use iPod’s and iPad’s.
• Students in grades 6-12 have Macbooks and

ipod Touch.

• Very specific goals and great communication

to school community.

EXAMPLES OF

SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION INTO A SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM

Choosing the right app How to use iOS in the classroom Useful Apps

Choosing the right App

• 657,575 (as of

June 4, 2012) Average Cost Of apps $1.86 Total # of apps (includes iPad, iPhone, iPod)

How to use iPad/iPhone in the classroom

• In class group

projects & research As a Document Camera (iPad 2) Extension activity using apps at end of lesson/unit or as an intro

iMovie; Keynote; Pages; Garageband; iBooks; Kindle; GoodReader; Evernote; Dropbox

Gettysburg; Civil War; History: Maps of the World; Beautiful Planet HD; World Atlas HD; The History Clock; USA Thematic Atlas & Facts; The World Factbook for iPad; Presidents HD; Declaration for iPad; Constitution for iPad; MyCongress; GeogXPert; World Book – This Day in History

eClicker Presenter/eClicker Audience; Mobile Mouse;

General Productivity Apps Specific Historical Apps Classroom Enhancement Apps

Useful Apps

CONCLUSION

Keys to Remember

Technology is Here to Stay! Today’s Students desire more technology and are ready and capable to use it Advantages outweigh disadvantages with the main disadvantage being financially based Not to be used as a fancy toy Schools will have to revamp the hiring process (may have to be willing to let certain teachers go) Must have adequate technological infrastructure in place (as well as IT staff)

Keys to Remember (cont.)

Constant training and professional development Can learn from successful model schools Teachers may have to change the way they teach and lesson plan to make it successful (cannot just be a fancy review or flashcard tool) Tons & tons of apps – takes a bit of research to pick out the right ones (very easy to find info from others who have already done all the research)

Ten steps For a Successful one-to-one implementation.

1. Do your homework! 2. Develop a 2-3 year technology plan. 3. Choose a device which best meets the goals of your technology plan. 4. Communicate early, often, and accurately to your school community. 5. Order devices for your staff 6-12 months prior to being used by the students. 6. Insure your infrastructure is ready. 7. Training, training, and more training! 8. Provide clear communication to parents regarding device

• implementation. How, when, where, etc.

9. Be ready for problems! Nothing ever goes as planned.

• 10. Enjoy watching students achieve and learn in an exciting,

interactive environment!

RESOURCES

• Images
• http://www.hooverwebdesign.com/free-printables/free-

printable-principals-office-pass-templates.html

• http://gypsyscholarship.blogspot.com/2012/05/teachers-day-

noteworthy-notes.html

• http://www.photo-dictionary.com/phrase/1362/knot.html
• https://encrypted-

tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRddu8KIEYfEwjDAUG DobErv-4y8JeSYglgkCycdA2-xFPTdFgA

• http://pedrech.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/21st-century-

classroom-the-layout/

• http://www.candielectronics.com/accepted_materials.html
• http://www.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm
• http://modernsurvivalonline.com/survival-database-

downloads/booksmanuals/

• http://www.research-live.com/features/statistics-–

%C2%A0lost-in-translation?/4006362.article

• http://sdv107.wikispaces.com/21st+Century+Learning
• http://sdv107.wikispaces.com/Great+Technology+Tools
• http://www.ipad3-release.com/2011/technology-changes-–-

ipad-now-in-classrooms/

Resources (Continued)

• Images (continued)

– http://blogs.rockingham.k12.va.us/lpike/files/2011/05/K5ipads-rbes.jpg – http://focusmidwest.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/old-classroom2.jpg – http://www.divedownbelow.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/scuba-diving-instructor-modern- classrooms.jpg – http://www.simpson.k12.ky.us/userfiles/110/image/social_studies.gif – http://appdesigncompany.com/images/content/ipad_icons_popping_out.jpg – http://interactioneducation.com/index_files/using-the-ipad-2i41r9q.jpg – http://cdn.macrumors.com/article/2010/03/12/120317-ipad_numbers.jpg – http://kff.org/entmedia/internet.cfm – http://www.digitaltrends.com/international/thailand-signs-the-worlds-largest-educational-tablet- distribution-deal

Resources (Continued)

• App Store Statistics

http://148apps.biz/app-store-metrics/

• Other Resources used

– http://walden.hollandchristian.org/groups/hcipadusergroup/wiki/73a16/Recommended_iPad_Ap ps_Lists.html – http://ipadineducation.co.uk/iPad_in_Education/Welcome.html – http://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/IPAD+Activities+Examples – http://www.palmbeachschooltalk.com/groups/ipadpilot/wiki/ad829/Middle_School_iPad_Apps.ht ml – http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html – http://www.fluency21.com/blogpost.cfm?blogID=2402 – http://esu3ipads.wikispaces.com/Classroom+Use – http://socratechseminars.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/ipaddeployment/

QUESTIONS?