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The Mobile Technology Classroom: Identifying and Assessing Instructional Strategies Promoting Student Learning. Dr. Renee Robinson Dr. Julie McNellis Chair and Associate Professor Associate Professor Department of Communication Department of Communication
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The Mobile Technology Classroom: Identifying and Assessing Instructional Strategies Promoting Student Learning Dr. Renee Robinson Dr. Julie McNellis Chair and Associate Professor Associate Professor Department of Communication Department of Communication Saint Xavier University, Chicago Saint Xavier University, Chicago
Session Overview • The Teaching-Learning Process • Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model (ELM) • iPad Pilot Study • Discussion Questions and Brainstorming
The Teaching-Learning Process (Bryson & Hand, 2007) Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Paulson, 2001) Technological Proficiency Communication Instructional Technology Learning Style Agency Motivation Preparation
Learning Styles (Kolb, 1984) Based on how students prefer to perceive (feel/think) and process (do/watch) information. Perceiving - concrete experiences and abstract conceptualizations. Processing - experimentation and reflective observation.
Learning Styles (Kolb, 1984) CE/RO More reflective than action Presentations, group discussion; opinion papers CE/AE Active engagement simulations; recall AC/AE Both tinkers and doers Prefers tasks not people RO/AC Ideas not people Theory not practicality
iPad Experience • AudioMemos • SpeakIt! • Notes • Learning Management System
iPad Limitations (Abbondanza & Taranto, 2009; Sherblom, 2010)
Experiential Learning in a New Millennium: The Implications of iPad Technologyin Instructional Settings Dr. Renee Robinson Chair and Associate Professor Department of Communication Saint Xavier University