Gordon, A., Jackson, J. and Usher, J. (2014) Learning across contexts - mobile for fieldwork in environmental sciences. In: Mobile Learning: How Mobile Technologies Can Enhance the Learning Experience. Oxford: UCISA. pp. 2-5.
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Abstract:
As ownership of smartphones and tablets grows there is increasing interest in how they might be used to support learning and teaching, both in the classroom and beyond.
This Good Practice Guide has been put together by the UCISA Digital Skills and Development Group Academic Support sub-group to provide examples of good practice in using mobile technologies to enhance learning. It goes beyond provision of mobile access to existing technologies and focuses on the impact on the student learning experience.
The Guide contains a range of case studies which look at a variety of uses for mobile technology including in field work; to support geographically dispersed medical students; to video practical skills development and for self and peer review and assessment. Some involve institutionally owned and managed devices, others expect students to use their own devices. We learn about the challenges posed, notably by patchy connectivity, but also the great enthusiasm of many learners and teachers.
Each case study describes the activity and the approach taken, provides an evaluation of the activity and discusses future developments and transferability.
Additional Information:
The University of Northampton Case Study "Learning Across Contexts - mobile for fieldwork in Environmental Sciences" won a UCISA Highly Commended Case Study Award.
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Creators:
Gordon, A., Jackson, J. and Usher, J.
Funders or Sponsors:
Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association (UCISA)
Publisher:
UCISA
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Education, Training and Skills
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Date:
23 January 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 2-5
Title of Book:
Mobile Learning: How Mobile Technologies Can Enhance the Learning Experience
Journal or Publication Title:
Mobile learning: How mobile technologies can enhance the learning experience
Series Name:
Good practice guide
Place of Publication:
Oxford
Number of Pages:
40
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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