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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
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• 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?
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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.
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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)
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Wireless Network
Mobile devices (Tablet PCs)
Course management and other system
level software
Figure 1: Three Key Components of a Mobile Learning Technology Environment
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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.
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WebCT at DSU
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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.
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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
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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
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Source: http://www.projectorcentral.com/wireless_projector.htm
Wireless Network
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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.
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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
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Tablet PC
Common Types• Slate• Hybrid• Convertible
Unique Features• Form factor• Digital Ink
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Tablet PC Input Panel
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Tablet PC Input Panel
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Tablet PC Input Panel
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Tablet PC Input Panel
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Tablet PC Equation Writer
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Tablet PC Equation Writer
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The Future of the Tablet PC
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The Future of the Tablet PC
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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?
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