iPad: The New Classroom Learning Experience

MIS 2901 – iPad Honors Pilot

Presented By: Carey O’Donnell

Assisted by: Andrew Roche, Scott Raff, Joseph Musumeci, Ancy Thomas, Lauren Gallant, & Frederick Saporito

Agenda

• Review background and original objectives of iPad pilot

• Impact and challenges on curriculum design, methodologies (pedagogy), classroom implementation

• Share some of my observations and experiences in an “all-digital”, student-centric classroom environment

• Student Voices: MIS 2901 students present and discuss their experience, demonstrate iPad capabilities, review pro’s/con’s

• Summarize pilot results; implications for higher education

• Q&A: instructor, students

• Action Items

iPad Pilot: Background

Millenial’s: First true Digitally-Centric generation• Access, process, and synthesize information differently• Socialize, organize, and communicate differently• Want to learn differently

IT as an impediment to classroom learning?• While integral to my curriculum, NOT an integral part of daily classroom

interaction• Laptops, PDA’s, Web 3.0..often a barrier to student engagement

Shift the Paradigm• From instructor-centric to student-centric • Engagement – Internal & External• Collaboration – Internal & External• Student responsibility & accountability for enhancing their own learning

outcomes• Professional Development• Partnerships, Team Orientation

So...How?

The ChallengeInternet 3.0, Management 2.0………Education 1.0?• Business is going ‘social’, management methodologies need to adapt to

hyper global competition and pace of change….the ground rules are changing rapidly.

• So what about higher education?

How to co-opt information technology to create a more engaging

classroom experience and enhance learning outcomes, while recognizing that:

• IT is not a primary focus in our area of expertise • Bewildering and seemingly endless array of technology, applications, systems• For many of us, technology is intimidating, difficult to master, with a history

of not meeting expectations in the classroom• Technology intensive classrooms could require a fundamental revamping of

our curriculums, methodologies, syllabi

Comfort Zone

Classroom Tools: Laptop vs. iPad

….are they really that different?

Both are:•Digital devices that store & process information• Run applications• Access email, messages• Access multimedia (e.g. videos)•Designed as portable devices

So What’s All the Fuss?

iPad….it really IS different

Tangible:• Many excellent features/capabilities• High quality graphic display• Excellent multimedia device• Superior design & ergonomics• Battery life• Student integration of personal, academic, and work profiles

Intangible:• iPad has become a powerful, iconic symbol of change

MIS 2901 Curriculum• Digital content & delivery (Courseload); iPad’s each student

• Students organized into 5 teams, each responsible for presenting two textbook chapters

• Teams incented to incorporate iPad apps and technology in their multi-media presentations; goal was total classroom engagement & collaboration

• Each team submitted presentations after class to instructor, & prepared 30 test questions after each presentation

• Promote environment for constructive feedback from class after each presentation; teams learned from each other

• Other objectives:- Professional Development- Study how students processed information & learned- Identify good educational iPad apps; pro’s & con’s

Student Introduction

•Student presenters from 4 class groups:• Integration• Collaboration• Autonomy• Evolution

•Showcasing• Use of technologies• Pros, Cons, Recommendations• Demo of technology

Integration

•Classroom reading, notes•Work apps, calendars•Social games, eReaders•All aspects of student life together

Integration Tech - Facebook

•Quizzing tool with discussion•Encourages sharing of supplemental material• Lack of privacy options•Recommendation: study guide groups

Collaboration

•Classroom becomes a continuous effort• Independence in group work• Possible negatives

Collaboration Tech - Edmodo

•Social media for classrooms•Benefits of Facebook; solves privacy issue•Built-in tools for teachers• “Social overload” for students•Recommendation: class forum tool

Autonomy

•Students in charge of own education•Teaching to others reinforces concepts•Develops communication, teamwork, and professional development skills

Autonomy Tech – Google+

• Presentations from anywhere•Small group discussion•Sharing some material is difficult•Recommendation: offices hours, group meetings, tutoring

Evolutionary

•Revolution from evolution•Embracing student-led changes•Demonstrating the Power of Fox

Evolutionary Tech – iPad / eBook

• Light, fast, cheap•Search functionality• Internet aids readily available•Recommendation: used university-wide

Student Recommendations

•4 Themes• Integration• Collaboration• Autonomy• Evolution

•Student Feedback

Question and Answer Session

Take-Home for Faculty

•An email has been sent out to all attendees:• A quick Qidiq survey • A link to the class Facebook group

• Facebook inclusions• Student testimonials about program• Select videos used in class presentations• Student opinion on each technology used

Additional Information

Contact:

Dr. David SchuffDirector of Innovation in Learning TechnologiesFox School of Business

schuff@temple.edu