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Module XYZ

Tablet Technology

Cheng-Yuan “Corey” Lee, Ph.D.Spadoni College of Education

EDUC 204

Computer Technology and Instructional

Media

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Learning Outcomes

• Explain a brief history of the tablet computer.

• Identify three classifications of educational apps.

• Reflect on best practices of tablet use in the classroom.

• Present tips for implementing tablets in the classroom.

• Define and identify core features of the tablet computer.

• Explain the significance of student interaction with a tablet computer.

• Explain various instructional strategies for using a tablet computer.

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Tablet Computer

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Overview

• Tablet computer: Computer contained in a single panel and operated through a touch screen interface

• iPad’s launch in 2010 not the first attempt • AT&T, Palm, Microsoft, Apple all tried to sell

tablets throughout the 1990’s and 2000’s

• Mobile learning (m-learning): Any learning that is supported or delivered by a handheld or mobile device

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Why is this important?

• Students can learn on their own terms

• In 2013 LA Unified School District- 30 million dollars

• Engage students

• Robust teaching tool

• Cost-effective vs. textbooks

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Technology

What are the four most popular types of tablets?

• Apple iPad, Google Android devices, Windows Surface, Amazon Kindle• Specs vary

• Wi-Fi and/or data plans with a network card

• Apps can be downloaded from the tablet’s proprietary store• Google Play, Windows Store, App Store

• Accessibility options

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Applications

• App: Independent program or software typically downloaded from a mobile device’s app store• Free or nominal fee, usually $1 - $5

• Widgets, gadgets: Apps that display live information, updates, or tools graphically on screen without opening and refreshing• Clocks, calculators, weather forecasts,

Facebook feed

• Browse apps by category

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Types of Educational Apps

• Skill-based: Uses recall, rote memorization, “skill and drill”

• Content-based: Gives users access to vast amounts of information, data, or knowledge

• Function-based: Creation, assists students in transforming learned information into usable forms• Do not feature assessments or contain academic

content; rather used to create learning artifacts

• Teacher-resource: Makes teacher workflow easier• Attendance, grading, lesson planning, etc.

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

In the Classroom

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Best Practice

• Get to know your tablet

• Get familiar with educational apps

• Set up folders and logistics

• Consider classroom real estate and spacing

• Perform a test run

• Expect big results

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Integration

• Tablet’s greatest function is its ease of use for creation

• Added mobility• Students can take learning outside the classroom

• Differentiation

• Offer choice of activities for more enthusiasm and productivity

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Integration

• Weave apps together to differentiate and deliver more depth to lessons

• Use apps in conjunction with internet searching and research to generate seamless flow between formal and informal learning

• Social media, news apps, video conferencing can expand world view

• Mix tablet use with traditional styles of teaching to deliver content effectively while keeping students engaged

Summary Concepts

• Tablet computers are computers contained in a single panel and operated through a touch screen interface

• Mobile learning is changing the focus of education to student-centered deliveries

• Tablets are being widely adopted by elementary through college level education

• Educational apps can be skill-based, content-based, function-based, or teacher- resources

• Tablets are tools to fuel student creativity

• Effective Use: Weaving apps together with internet research and traditional classroom content and delivery

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Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning

What is project-based learning?

• Alternative to teacher-led learning

• Students engage in real-world learning, answer real-world problems

• Student-centered learning, teacher is the coach

Why Project-Based Learning?

• Builds 21st century skills

• Multidisciplinary

• Engages students

• Grows problem solving skills

• Complimented well by technology

Big Idea

• Something students can relate to

• Examples:• Democracy, Environment, Sustainability,

Public Health, Economy, Conflict, Culture, Health and Wellness

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Driving Question

• Explores the big idea

• Focuses inquiry

• Captures and communicates the purpose of the project

• Answers the student question “Why are we doing this?”

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Driving Question Examples

• Examples:• What are the benefits of organic farming?• How can math improve my baseball team?• How can community art projects improve

the neighborhood?• How does soil erosion affect the

environment?• What was life like in the 1950’s?

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Brainstorming App Examples

• Mental• iThoughtsHD• Mindmeister• Idea Sketch• iBrainstorm• Lino• Stickyboard• SimpleMind+

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Finding Answers to the Question

• Interview

• Analyze

• Research

• Explore

Apps, websites, podcasts, ibooks, videos, etc.

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Learning/Data Collection Apps

Research/Investigation/Data Collection

• Pocket

• Evernote

• Content-based apps

• Numbers

• News apps

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Collaboration App Examples

Communication/Documentation

• Dropbox

• Google Drive

• Whiteboard Lite

• Wunderlist

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Solution and Presentation

• With research complete, students develop a solution or presentation to showcase their learning

• Assessment will not be a test

• Original movie, environmental study, exercise program, interview with war vets, slideshow presentation, website, etc.

EDUC 204: Computer Technology and Instructional Media

Solution/Presentation Apps

• iMovie

• GarageBand

• Glogster

• Educreations

• Pitxton

• Animoto

• Audioboo

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Assignment

PBL project you would give your students

• Craft a driving question

• Use iPads to investigate• 8 apps• 2 additional e-resources

• Explain choices in “How?” and “Why?” sections

• Explain how all their choices fit together

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