The Future of mLearning&
The Use of Personal Digital Assistants
ED 480 - Educational TechnologyTuesday & Thursday 1:30 – 3:00 pmMr. John JenkinsFall 2008
Presented By: Nerine Villlagomez
What Is Mobile Learning?
Connection
Why M-Learning…1. Convenience2. Collaboration3. Portability4. Compatibility5. Engaging & Fun
Examples of Mobile Learning Devices
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M-Learning
The Pros & Cons of M-LearningPros:
• Interaction• Portability • Collaborative• Engaging learners• Increase motivation• Bridging of the digital
divide• Just-in-time learning• May assist learners with
some disabilities.
Cons:
• Small screens • Limited storage capacities • Battery life/charge• Lack of common operating system
& hardware platform • Still difficult to use moving graphics• Limited potential for expansion with
some devices• Devices can become out dated
quickly• Wireless bandwidth is limited and
may degrade • Difficulties with printing
So what do we know now…
LearningLearning
The Use of
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Wired Technology
Wireless Technology
Examples of PDAs
How can PDAs be used in the classroom?
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What Have We Learned So Far…
Thank you !
Resources• Sites
– http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/e-learning/2008/01/10/new-answers-for-e-learning.html
– http://www.educause.edu/M-LearningandMobility/12397
– http://www.grayharriman.com/mlearning.htm#2
– http://www.newsweekshowcase.com/distance-
learning/ • People
– “KID” • You know who you are!
– Maria Ana
• Pictures– 2003 C. M. Schneider, etc.
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