M-learning with GPS

Mart Laanpere

Tallinn University

Outdoor learning & technology

Use computers to get closer to nature

Mobile technologies: GPS, handheld computers, smartphones, media recorders

Information search and reflection

Augmented reality

Educational games (homo ludens)

Examples

Geocaching.com (TravelBug, Spot)

Environmental detectives (education.mit.edu/ar/)

UNESCO YDA: Sounds of Water

Cultural history map

Talking plants (RFID)web.gc.cuny.edu/dept/case/lsc/technologylist.htm

M-learning methods

Exploratory learning outdoors

Data analysis, inquiry

Creating new learning materials

Tagging (yellowarrow.net)

Roleplays (eMapps.com)

Augmented museum trips