Abilene Christian University is leading the way into mobile learning. I received an iPad a few months ago to use as I work towards my degree. While I have enjoyed the games, it has amazed me how much I have used my iPad for my classwork! My textbooks are all in e-book versions on my Kindle app, I can watch podcasts and videos on the way to Ben’s football games, and I can reply to discussions and posts anytime and anywhere. How could this apply to your classroom?
One great example is ACU Connected. This resource shares how ACU is using technology and mobile learning to change the way we teach and learn. This website shows blogs in action, has videos and podcasts that show how they can be used in the classroom, and gives a glimpse of how education will look in the very near future.
This chart from the Convergence and the 21st-Century Classroom compares the classrooms of today and yesterday:
ACU Connected shows how learners can connect to share information, and shows how teaching can take on a new meaning. As students and teachers, we have all had our “Charlie Brown moment”.
Allowing students to use an iPod to view a virtual field trip or a short video that demonstrates the meaning of the word power can lead to meaningful learning.
Look at how this 3rd grade classroom uses their iPod touch in the classroom...
Start a classroom blog to communicate with parents about what is happening in the classroom and letting your students be the communicators. This turns students into active participants in the learning process. Isn't that what teaching and learning is all about?
ACU Connected is leading the way in communication within education. Every school website could be a powerful communication device with the addition of classroom blogs, educational videos and links, and a look at what our dreams and goals are for our students. Let's join the future of education today....
Look at how this 3rd grade classroom uses their iPod touch in the classroom...
Start a classroom blog to communicate with parents about what is happening in the classroom and letting your students be the communicators. This turns students into active participants in the learning process. Isn't that what teaching and learning is all about?
ACU Connected is leading the way in communication within education. Every school website could be a powerful communication device with the addition of classroom blogs, educational videos and links, and a look at what our dreams and goals are for our students. Let's join the future of education today....
I love the Charlie Brown presentation!! You are correct when you state that every school website should come across as good as ACU has done. I was really impressed when I went on the Get Connected Website. It is excellent at presenting the benefits of mobile technology. ACU does seem to be leading the way.
ReplyDeleteI've been teaching a third grade classroom this week because we're in a tight spot with that teacher. I keep thinking about this Charlie Brown video... :) I soooo don't want to be that teacher!
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