tablet technology in the classroom. the uses of tablets in the classroom are an emerging technology...
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The uses of tablets in the classroom are an emerging technology that is challenging traditional pedagogy and school practices. Learning objectives and course design require purposeful development to maximize tablet instruction. Touch technology devices like the iPad Mini provide unique formal and informal learning opportunities and support student-to-teacher collaboration (Hargis, Cavanaugh, Kamali, & Soto, 2013).
Innovative Use of Tablet TechnologyClassroom
Technology Innovation
Need
Tablets in Higher Education provide flexibility, creativity and collaboration in six ways:
Tablets Are the Best Way to Show TextbooksClassrooms Are Ready for TabletsTablets Fit Students' LifestylesTablets Have the Software to Be CompetitiveTablets Integrate With Education IT TrendsTablets Are Becoming More Available
Madan, V. (n.d.). 6 reasons tablets are ready for the classroom. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2011/05/16/tablets-education/
Hargis, J., Cavanaugh, C., Kamali, T., & Soto, M. (2013). A federal higher education iPad mobile learning initiative: Triangulation of data to determine early effectiveness. Innovative Higher Education, 1-13.
Technology Innovation
Research
Research has shown:
- A positive response to the technology, pedagogy, and content associated with tablets- Informal learning increased as teachers engage to implement the technology- Student engagement is strong as a collaborative tool- Major challenges include content management- Technology adoption outpaced development and adaptation of content, materials, and
systems- Threat perceived include the misalignment between assessments and teaching, and the
slow development of teaching materials
Technology Innovation
Development
Because of their portability, large display, and touchscreen, tablets are ideal devices for one-to-one learning, as well as fieldwork (Johnson et al., 2012).
Tablets have gained traction in education because users can seamlessly load sets of apps and content of their choosing, making the tablet itself a portable personalized learning environment (Johnson et al. 2013).
How a Classroom of iPads Changed My Approach to Learning - go.nmc.org/reduTablets are Changing the Tech You Use, Whether You Own One or Not - go.nmc.org/tabchanTeaching with Tablets - go.nmc.org/teachw
Johnson, L., Adams, S., & Cummins, M. (2012). The NMC horizon report: 2012 higher education edition. Austin, Texas: The New Media Consortium.
Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., Freeman, A., & Ludgate, H. (2013). NMC horizon report: 2013 higher education edition.
Chinese Language Classes Experiment with iPadsgo.nmc.org/chilang
MobiLearngo.nmc.org/mobilearn
Samsung Galaxy Tablets at Lavington Primary Schoolgo.nmc.org/lavington
Seton Hall University and Samsung Windows 8 Tabletgo.nmc.org/epir
Technology Innovation
Tablet Computing in Practice
The following links provide examples of tablet computing in use in higher education settings:
Stanford University’s iPad Implementationgo.nmc.org/suin
Tablets at Amrita Universitygo.nmc.org/amrita
UWS Deploys iPads to Support IT-Enhanced Learninggo.nmc.org/uwsip
Johnson, L., Adams Becker, S., Cummins, M., Estrada, V., Freeman, A., & Ludgate, H. (2013). NMC horizon report: 2013 higher education edition.
Technology Innovation
Tablet Commercialization
Production
Manufacturing
PackagingMarketing
Distribution
S-CurveAnalysis of iPad Sales
http://www.statista.com/statistics/253725/iphone-ipad-and-ipod-sales-comparison/
Q3 '10 Q4 '10 Q1 '11 Q2 '11 Q3 '11 Q4 '11 Q1 '12 Q2 '12 Q3 '12 Q4 '12 Q1 '13 Q2 '130.00
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Volume (Millions)
Volume
Still working to identify the number for education institutions.
This curve indicates that adoption is leveling off at the early majority adoption level (Bell Curve) and identifying the mid point of the S-curve.
• Increased use among college students
• iPad 61% of Tablets owned – Familiarity with innovation
• Provides textbooks
Administrators as Change Agents in Higher Education
Adminstrator in Higher Education can assist in the acceptance of tablet use in traditional coursework. They are able to target specific programs and encourage group buy-in through incentives. Additionally they can effect the following to support adoption:
• Using digital technologies to teach traditional educational leadership content
• Training school administrators to better use digital technologies
• Preparing school administrators to be better technology leaders.
• Educational leader provide the lens for technology acceptance
Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press.
McLeod, S., Bathon, J. M., & Richardson, J. W. (2011). Studies of technology tool usage are not enough: A response to the articles in this special issue. Journal of Research on Leadership Education, 6(5), 288-297.