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Chris Dede Harvard University Chris_Dede@harvard.edu http://isites.harvard.edu/chris_dede. The Evolution of Mobile Broadband Devices: Opportunities for One Mobile per school. WHAT IF YOUR DEVICE HAD A 6 TH SENSE?. INTERACTS with networks. KNOWS you and your surroundings.
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Chris Dede Harvard University Chris_Dede@harvard.edu http://isites.harvard.edu/chris_dede The Evolution ofMobile Broadband Devices:Opportunities for One Mobile per school
WHAT IF YOUR DEVICE HAD A 6TH SENSE? INTERACTS with networks KNOWSyou and your surroundings DISCOVERSrelevant things SENSESlocal content and services SEES with augmented reality UI LEARNSwhat you like
1976 2010
More Mobile Devices Instant On(NO standby/sleepstates) Always-OnConnectivity All-DayBattery Life LocationAware
Role of Mobile Broadband Devices Enable learning anytime, anyplace • Embedded information and experience provides authenticity and fosters transfer Improve educational support • Rich data on students’ actions and performances enables customized instruction • Devices provide constant access to continually updated and personalized learning experiences
The 2010 NETP • Response to Congressional mandate for five-year plan for educational uses of technology • Plan for transforming education with technology in response to urgent need to remain competitive in a global economy • Reflection of increased understanding of how to support learning and of growing capabilities enabled by technology
Enabling Technology Trends Mobility - 24/7 Access Digital Content Social Interactions for Learning
The Five Goals Teaching Infrastructure Assessment Productivity Learning
The Plan Treats Learning as Life-long and Life-wide LIFE Center, 2007
Connected teaching • Teachers will engage students and provide personalized learning with 24/7 teacher support. Online environments will ensure that every student has access to effective teaching.
Distributed Education Who educates? • Teachers in school • Coaches, guides, and mentors in rest of life • Self-directed learning through access to information and experience everywhere How prepared? • Schools of education prepare teachers, coaches, guides, and mentors • Apprenticeships for each within all settings • Self-directed learning through access to information and experience everywhere How orchestrated? • Social media connect teachers, coaches, guides, mentors – and parents • Event and chat logs are analyzed to diagnose next steps in learning