Increasing Access and Engagement with Mobile

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rsebastian@vccs.edu @rasebastian

• Director or Teaching & Learning Technologies,Virginia Community College System

• Glam rocker

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About Mobile Learning

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23 colleges2010-11: 286,920 headcount

128,416 FTEs

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VCCS Percent Distance Learning of Annual Headcount and FTES

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13% students whose courses are fully online

50% of annual headcount in distance learning

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Achieve 2015

Reengineering

Reengineering

Innovation & Technology Task Force

Textbook Costs & Digital Learning Resources

VCCS

AccessSuccess

InnovationTechnology

Mobile Revolution?

Mobile Revolution?

Mobile Revolution?

Mainframe 1 Million Units Sold in First Ten Years

Mobile Revolution?

Minicomputer 10 million units sold in first 10 years

Mobile Revolution?

PC100 million units sold in first 10 years

Mobile Revolution

Desktop Internet1 billion+ users in first 10 years

Mobile Revolution?

Mobile Internet10 billion+ users in first 10 years

Apple sold more iOS devices in 2011 than Macs in 28 years

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Mobile Revolution?

Average Smartphone Usage Nearly Tripled in 2011

Cisco

Mobile Revolution?

By the end of 2012, there could be more smartphones on the planet than humans

Cisco

Mobile Revolution?

In 2011, over 65 million tablets were sold

IHS iSuppli

Mobile Revolution?

29% of adults now own a tablet or e-reader device

Pew Research

Mobile Revolution?

April 2011

80% of internet users in 2016 will access the web with a mobile phone

Boston Consulting Group

Mobile Revolution?

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ECAR: Undergraduate Students & Information Technology 2012

Undergraduate Students & Information Technology 2012

Survey conducted from March 12 - April 10, 2012

13,000 respondents

12% return rate

Final data released Summer 2012

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Technology Students Own

Laptop 87%

Printer 81%

DVD Player 75%

USB Thumbdrive 70%

Wi-Fi* 67%

Stationary gaming device 66%

Ipod 62%

HDTV 56%

Smartphone 55%

Digital Camera 55%

Webcam 55%

Desktop Computer 53%

Handheld Gaming Device 38%

Netbook 11%

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Q1. Which of the following items do you own?

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*Likely interpreted by the respondent as having access to Wi-Fi

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DRAWN TO HOT TECHNOLOGIES…PREFER SMALL, MOBILE DEVICES

ECAR: National Study 2011

ECAR: National Study 2011

ECARACADEMIC BENEFITS…

FOUR FACTORS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

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Makes Learning More Engaging and Relevant

Facilitates Connecting with Others

Gives Students Access to Resources and Progress Reports

Makes Students More Efficient

Learning more creative Learning more fun Think out of the box Individualized/personalized

More relevant to real life More engaging Elevates teaching Reach academic potential

Take control of own learning Extends learning beyond classroom Prepares me for the workforce Prepares me for graduate school

Feel connected to other students Feel connected to professors/staff

Feel connected to what's going on Gives me access to experts in my field

Helps me do my work faster Allows me to produce higher-quality work

Efficient way to store examples of work Makes college easier

Easy to track my academic progress Helps me know how I am doing Simplifies administrative-related activities

Gives me access to resources Easier to get help when I need it

Avg. Agreement with Statements

Access to content

Connect with othersEngage with content

VCCS Mobile Strategy

Increase AccessConnect StudentsEngage Students

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New River Community CollegeCase Study

• Rural• 2 campuses

– Dublin– Mall site

• Mid-sized • Innovative

Mobile Apps: Content Delivery

• Development of a suite of “branded” apps

• 4 platforms: • iOS, Android, Palm,

Blackberry• Access to the Bb Mobile SDK• Support & maintenance

Bb Mobile Central Project

Pilot of Bb Mobile Central• Phase I: Oct 2011

• small team• side project• “a bit of a learning curve”

• Launch date: any day now• Phase II: SDK

Bb Mobile Central Project

• Phase II• Bb Mobile SDK

• Build apps from ground-up• PhoneGap

Pros• Happy with quality of apps• Replicable, use by other colleges• Great entry into mobile arena• Led to new partnerships and

projects within the NRCC*

Bb Mobile Central Project

Cons• Limited control of “look & feel” with

templates• Limited use of mobile functionality• Learning curve

Bb Mobile Central Project

Mobile Apps: Apps as Content

Virginia #9 in Top 10 States

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SourcesESA: Economic Data 2010TechNet: Where the Jobs Are The App Economy

“Virginia’s computer and video game industry continues to experience tremendous growth, expanding by 77% in 2009, and adding $38.5 million to the Commonwealth’s economy.”

NRCC Game Technology Program

NRCC Game Technology Program

• First Game programs in Virginia • Started in Fall 2006

1. Information Technology AAS DegreeGame Design Specialization

2. Computer Aided Design AAS DegreeGame Technology & Animation Specialization

NRCC Game Technology Program

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• IT Game Specialization Courses– ITP 160 Intro to Game Design & Development (GameMaker)

– ITD 112 Creating Web Graphics (Photoshop, Dreamweaver)

– ITD 120 Design Concepts for Mobile Applications (Dreamweaver CS5.5+PhoneGap, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Javascript or ObjectiveC)

– ITD 212 Interactive Web Design (Flash, Dreamweaver)

• IT Core Courses– CSC 200 Intro to CS (Lego Robotics & Python)

– ITD 110 Web Page Design I (HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver)

– ITP 134 Visual C++ Programming (w/ Dark GDK)

– ITP 120/220 Java I and II Programming (Java w/ Eclipse)

NRCC Game Technology Program

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• CAD Game Specialization Courses– CAD 250 Game Level Design

(Unreal Game Engine)– CAD 195 Motion Capture Technology (Motion Capture Suit

& Green Screen)

• CAD Core Courses– CAD 238/239 3D Modeling (3D Studio Max)– CAD 114 Drafting I– CAD 120 Intro to Graphic Representation– CAD 201/202 Computer Aided Design I/II

(AutoCAD & Revit)– CAD 280 Capstone Project

NRCC Game Technology Program

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STEM Skill Sets– Game Design & Development– Programming: C++, Java, VB etc.– Drawing skills: 2D Graphics, Story boards –

Photoshop or Fireworks– Creativity, Problem Solving – Math skills: coordinate systems, geometry,

trigonometry– Physics skills: Speed of falling objects, bouncing– Writing skills: Story lines, game documentation

NRCC Game Technology Program

Job SkillsTeam work

◦ Character Artist, Background Artist◦ Sound Effects◦ Digital Musician◦ Programmer◦ Game App Designer◦ GUI Designer◦ Project Manager

Systems Development Life Cycle idea > app store

Time Management

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NRCC Game Technology Program

iPhone Apps by NRCC Students

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Same Sound Spell Bound

Same Sound Spell Bound is an adventure designed to help the player understand homophones. To begin the adventure, users choose to play as either Luna or Leo, young magicians who are beginning to master the magic of words.

The game is designed for third and fourth graders.

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Same Meaning Magic

The Same Meaning Magic game engages children in learning synonyms.    The targeted grade levels are grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

If you get 3 wrong in a row, the earth shakes.

If you get 5 wrong in a row, an imp appears.

If you get 5 right in a row, a fairy appears and gives you a jewel and bonus points.

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Opposite Ocean

• Opposite Ocean helps students learn antonyms. The student starts this game by choosing to play as the girl Luna or the boy Leo. The next choice is the grade level from 2nd to 6th grade.

• The student chooses the antonym, opposite meaning, of the highlighted word in each sentence.

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Grammar Dragon

• The dragon has captured all your friends from the castle. You must rescue a different person on each level by choosing the correct grammar item.

• Grades 3-6.

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Spelling Cat

• Students can create spelling word lists every week.

• 3 drills available– Speak Easy– Word Scramble– Missing Letter

• For grades 1-8

Portion Platter

• Helps students understand fractions and percents.• Identify the fraction or percentage depicted.

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Factor Race

• Factor the equation and move your car to the finish line.

• Binomial factoring of trinomial equations

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Café Boss

• Partnering with Blue Ridge Public TV and BizKid$ show

• Plan to create 2 games for TV episodes

• See more at www.bizkids.com/

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Accolades for NRCC Games 2012

Top 12 Comprehension AppsAesop’s QuestOpposite OceanSame Meaning MagicSame Sound Spell Bound

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NRCC Student Team

10/18/2010

Justin Price – Programmer

Adrian Lowry – Programmer

Cody Beasley – Character Artist

Carmel Stowers – Game Design, Game Salad

Heather Walters – Storyboards, Game Artist

Jason Clemons – Process Manager, Content CreationNot shown: Teachers: Carlotta Eaton, Mike Kaylor, Ginger Cromer & Tim Moore

Mall Tour

ITS & Games Technology ProgramDesign a Mobile “Mall Tour”

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Harvard Graduate School: Ecomobile

What’s next

Systemwide communication* May 2012: Mobile app development webinar

Data: ECAR survey resultsUse out-of-the box services (Bb Mobile Central, Conduit, CampusGuide, etc.) to build mobile foundation

What’s next

Share mobile templates & programming expertise among collegesFaculty trainingPilot opportunitiesGet devices into the hands of students

Thanks

Richard Sebastian, Ph.D.Director of Teaching & Learning TechnologiesVirginia's Community Colleges101 N. 14th St Floor 15Richmond, VA 23219(804) 819-4795rsebastian@vccs.edu

ReferencesMobile Twin Citieshttp://mobiletwincities.com/Peter Pascale, Enterprise ArchitectRon Lancaster, Director of TechnologyPearson VUEhttp://pearsonvue.comMinicomputer - Jamie Cox, 2007http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajmexico/2682618330/IBM Desktop - Accretion Dischttp://www.flickr.com/photos/befuddledsenses/4453351592/Netscape - Joe Stumphttp://www.flickr.com/photos/joestump/3350437192/

ECAR 2011UNEVEN PERCEPTIONS OF TECHNOLOGY…

DELIVERY OF BASIC ONLINE SERVICES

©2011 EDUCAUSE. CC by-nc-nd 75Q16. How would you rate your college/university with regards to the following online services?

Institutional Performance in Online Delivery of ServicesPercentage rating 4 or 5 (out of 5)

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