Date post: | 31-Mar-2015 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | bailey-axton |
View: | 224 times |
Download: | 2 times |
Mobile TechnologyDr Julie Hulme and Dr Matthew Coxon
1. To outline key features of modern mobile phones;
2. To relate these to enhancing practices in psychology learning and teaching.
2
Aims of the next 20 minutes
Internet access/web browsing
High quality photography
Audio recording
SMS messaging
Mobile applications (Apps)
4
Key features of modern mobiles
• QR code readers• Maps• Instagram/Twitter
Live
feedback/questions
(lectures)
‘Here and now’
learning (seminars)
Data
collection/analysis (RM
workshops)
Interactive campus’
(tutorials/support)
5
Some opportunities…
Differing systems and
competencies;
Spreading technology
vs. widening divisions;
Innovation vs. evidence
based practice;
Purpose vs. novelty.
6
And some considerations…
• Modern mobile technology has multiple features of relevance to the educational experience;
• There are opportunities to integrate this technology in different learning activities and existing practices;
• But careful consideration is necessary to ensure equitability and full engagement.
7
Summary