Mobile Learning Technologies for communication, assessment and

content.

Session 3

HammeredHammeredEating the full bowl of porridge

Eating the full bowl of porridge

Tail wagging the dog

Tail wagging the dog

Just hanging

in

Just hanging

in

Use the text tool to record your current mood state

Use the text tool to record your current mood state

High as a kiteHigh as a kite

Blended Delivery

Face to FaceSelf Paced

Facilitated

•Learning Support•Communication skills•Experiential stories & Group problem solving•Demonstration of practical Skill•Guest Speakers•Site visits

Face to Face

•Case studies•Scenarios•Games•Decision making trees•Demonstration of Knowledge•Video •Industry Knowledge•Quizzes•Communication

Self Paced

•WebinarLecture/Software demonstration•Student presentations/peer review/Guest Speakers•Q and A sessions•Assessment clarification•Role playForums/Blogs•Group tasks•Individual stories•Research•Placement

OnlineFacilitated

We will use 2 communication and content hubs:

Moodle - resources, links, help guides https://ubonline.ballarat.edu.au/login/index.php

Mahara - project blog, project reflections http://medusa.ballarat.edu.au/eportfolio/

Project SpacesProject Spaces

Assessment issues with mobile documentationAdding resources to Moodle (Video, Images, Text, PDF)Embedding resources to Moodle (YouTube, Soundcloud)Adding assessments to Moodle (Quiz/Assessment upload)Shooting, Editing and publishing video and images on phone/tabletProject Reflection in MaharaDropbox (cloud based shareable storage)Project Reflection in MaharaTwitter*

*if we get time

AgendaAgenda

Assessment TypesAssessment Types

Managing Managing eAssessmenteAssessment

DropboxDropbox

Dropbox is a file hosting system that offers cloud storage and file synchronisation and works on multiple operating systems and mobile devices

https://www.dropbox.com/

DropboxDropbox

• 2GB Storage Free•Instantaneous synchronisation of files •Files can be emailed directly to your Dropbox with “Send to Dropbox”•Files can be shared or made public•Undo option can be reversed under 30 days•Files can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with internet connection

Benefits of Dropbox in learning

•Distribution and submission of materials and resources•Retrieve assessment tasks from individual students•Collaboration on projects at different locations and times•Essential files get backed up•File history is available for viewing or retrieving•Create links in resources to an online example

DropboxDropbox

ActivityJoin Dropbox•Find the files I have shared with you.•We will use some of these files in the next exercise •Create a folder •Upload a file•Share with me and your team

What is Moodle?What is Moodle?

• a software application or Web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process.

• provides the trainer with a way to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance.

• provides students with the ability to use interactive features such as threaded discussions, video conferencing, and discussion forums.

Moodle ContentMoodle Content

• Work can be submitted by students and marked by teachers using Assignments or Workshops. Automatic marking can be achieved by using Quizzes.

• Content may be delivered and supported using Lesson module.

• Key words can be added to Glossaries by yourself or, if you allow it, your students. You can add content from third party software

Moodle Moodle AssessmentAssessment

• Grades can be created in each activity in a course which are then added to the Gradebook. For example, grades in Assignment (all types), Quiz and Workshop activities are automatically added to Gradebook.

• Students can do self and peer assessment type tasks by evaluating (and even rate) each other's Forum posts, Glossary entries, and Database entries.

Moodle Moodle CommunicationCommunication

•Communication and collaboration may take place using Chats and Forums for conversational activities and Choices to gain group feedback.

•Adding Wikis to your courses is an excellent way to allow students to work together on a single piece.

ActivityAdd content to Moodle

•Add a label•Create a simple web page•Make a Quiz•Add an Assessment•Embed a YouTube Video

Look for the Look for the exercise files in exercise files in

Drop Box Drop Box

Session Session 3>>Moodle 3>>Moodle

Exercise filesExercise files

Look for the Look for the exercise files in exercise files in

Drop Box Drop Box

Session Session 3>>Moodle 3>>Moodle

Exercise filesExercise files

• We’ll wing this one depending on what internet connectivity you have.

• We’ll make a short video where you discuss the main attributes students need to make it in your particular trade. Talk about what it takes to be a good worker

Shooting & Shooting & Editing VideoEditing Video

When filming:

• Frame the interviewer• Position so not looking

at camera• Maintain eye level• Don’t interrupt, Nod!

Shooting & Shooting & Editing VideoEditing Video

Talent

Talent

InterviewerInterviewer CameraCamera

FramingFraming

• Headroom & Looking Space• Interview position

• Twitter is a form of text communication where posts, or tweets, are restricted to 140 characters or less. As a Twitter user you can post updates, follow and view updates from other users (who you choose to follow), and send a public reply or private direct message to connect with another Twitterer.

• When sending a tweet you can share links to web content, hold conversations around topics (using hashtags), add photos, links to videos etc.

What is TwitterWhat is Twitter

What is TwitterWhat is Twitter

TwitterTwitter

Mobile TwitterMobile Twitter

Your project can include one or more of the following:•Course communication portal for remote support and discussion based assessment

•Assessment evidence capture using audio, video, text•Mobile course content•Student productivity tools for capturing web resources, sharing files, web bookmarks, developing virtual assessment responses

Project - Mobile Project - Mobile learning technologies learning technologies

ActivityProject Progress

Activity

In the Mahara forum called “Session 3 Progress” share your project ideas:-Potential learners to trial your project-Steps to complete your project you will take

ActivityJoin Yammer

Communication Communication YammerYammer