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Looking Beyond the Whiz-bang Technology:
Using Mobile Learning Technology to Improve Economic Instruction
Steven C. Myers and Daniel A. TalleyASSA Annual Meetings
Chicago, IL
Jan. 7, 2007
• Remember getting your first laptop after being used to a desktop?
• Do you now haul your laptop home and to class?– If so you are a mobile worker, teacher, or
student.– But do you also haul along stacks of
paper, a textbook or two and a few folders of notes or a large notebook, if not more?
– Where is the paperless office?
Mobile Learning Technology
Purpose: Describe the integration of computer technologies that enables the instructor to create a Mobile Learning Technology Environment.
Claim: Mobile learning technology use will • Yield improvements in student learning
and engagement; • Increase the Efficiency of Instructor
Time Spent on Instruction.
What is a Mobile Learning Technology Environment?
A Mobile Learning Technology Environment is:
1) Classroom Management and System Level Software
+ 2) Wireless Networking System
+ 3) Tablet PC
(or another Mobile Computing Device)
Wireless Network
Mobile devices (Tablet PCs)
Course management and other system
level software
Figure 1: Three Key Components of a Mobile Learning Technology Environment
Course Management and System Level Support
Allows instructional resources and course information to be made available over a campus computer network to students.
Examples: WebCT, Blackboard, Virtual U
Course Content: Announcements, syllabus, exam and assignment schedule, grade report, online quizzes, links to instructor-provided and Internet resources and other course support tools.
WebCT at DSU
The Wireless NetworkA wireless network is a network of
wireless access points and hubs that connects the wireless ‘layer’ with the wired ‘backbone’ campus network.
A wireless network is:• Not actually an independent network;• Adds no additional functionality other
than wireless access to the campus network.
The Wireless Network
Allows anywhere / anytime access to the campus network
System of access points (routers and hubs) provides wireless coverage to:
• office spaces, • classrooms, • campus buildings and facilities,• even campus green spaces
Important: Permits Wireless Projection
Wireless Projection
Configure classroom projectors so that a computer can project wirelessly.
Instructors and students with wireless devices can install software and use.
Advantages:• ‘Untethers’ the instructor from a fixed
computer station• Allows students to easily share
work/presentation with class
Source: http://www.projectorcentral.com/wireless_projector.htm
Wireless Network
The Mobile Device – Tablet PC
Mobile computing devices are becoming commonplace and could include a range of devices (PDA’s, etc.).
Best Choice for InstructionTablet PC
Tablet PC is a computer that can function as a wireless laptop-- but has two key additional features.
Tablet PC
Gateway M285• Pentium M 1.88
GHz• 1 GB RAM• XP Windows Tablet
PC edition 2005• 80 GB HD• DVD writer • Port replicator• University installed
software
Tablet PC
Common Types• Slate• Hybrid• Convertible
Unique Features• Form factor• Digital Ink
Tablet PC Input Panel
Tablet PC Input Panel
Tablet PC Input Panel
Tablet PC Input Panel
Tablet PC Equation Writer
Tablet PC Equation Writer
The Future of the Tablet PC
The Future of the Tablet PC
Mobile Learning Presentations
Mobile learning technologies enhance presentations by allowing presenter to annotate simply and easily.
Three most common presentation tools:• Digital Ink PowerPoint Presentation• Digital Ink Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, Outlook) – Authors Choice• Microsoft Journal• SMART Notebook – Authors Choice• Others?
Click here to go to part two of this presentation.