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Sabrina Huber, Martin Ebner Social Learning Computer and Information Services Graz University of Technology. “I think this could very well be the biggest thing to hit school technology since the overhead projector.”. “Pens and paper is much more effective in helping people learn and remember.”. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Sabrina Huber, Martin Ebner
Social LearningComputer and Information Services
Graz University of Technology
“Pens and paper is much more effective in helping people learn and remember.”
“I think this could very well be the biggest thing to hit school technology since the overhead projector.”
“It has brought individual technology into the classroom without changing the classroom atmosphere.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/education/05tablets.html?pagewanted=all
16 brand-new iPads
4th form of the “Praxisvolksschule Salzburg”
7 girls, 17 boys
Two periods – six and four weeks
Netbook class
GeoAustria
Math DrillsFlashcards …
Higher motivation of students
Willingness to help
Didactically well-conceived apps (e.g. geographical apps)
Great variety of apps (regardless of their language)
Higher motivation of students
Willingness to help
Didactically well-conceived apps (e.g. geographical apps)
Great variety of apps (regardless of their language)
Easy filesharing (Dropbox etc.)
Higher motivation of students
Willingness to help
Didactically well-conceived apps (e.g. geographical apps)
Great variety of apps (regardless of their language)
Leight weight and form
GUI = very intuitive
Easy access to information
Textbook publishers – collaborations with software companies
Easy filesharing (Dropbox etc.)
Overhearing teachers’ instructions.
Arousing envy
Availability in German
Time-fillers Apps not long-lasting
Overhearing teachers’ instructions.
Arousing envy
Availability in German
Time-fillers Apps not long-lasting
Instable Wi-Fi connection; overload
Students’ posture
Overhearing teachers’ instructions.
Arousing envy
Availability in German
Time-fillers Apps not long-lasting
Instable Wi-Fi connection; overload
Students’ posture
Choice of textbooks
Time-consuming for teachers
?
Huge unexploited potential
Stronger focus on lack of functions and students’ needs (long-lasting apps…)
Lack of adequately reflected practical experience
Place in special needs learning environment
Sabrina Huber, Martin Ebner
Social LearningComputer and Information Services
Graz University of TechnologySteyrergasse 30
A-8010 Graz
sabrina.huber@student.tugraz.atmartin.ebner@tugraz.at
Presentation available on: elearningblog.tugraz.at
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