IPAD OR IFAD THE MOBILE CLASSROOM NBES Conference 10 am, March 8, 2012 Nantucket Room Maui Hawaii Dr. Ian Shepherd Abilene Christian University Dr. Brent Reeves Abilene Christian University
GOALS OF ACU S MOBILE STRATEGY: Anytime, anywhere access to learning materials More open communication lines between students and faculty An enhanced educational experience consistent with the available technology
REQUIREMENTS OF ACU S MOBILE STRATEGY: Web and socially-enabled technology Extremely portable devices that are voluntarily carried with users at all times Platform to support customization and innovation of educational technology
ACU S PRELIMINARY RESEARCH SHOWS Increased student participation, involvement, and interest in classes Increased contact between students and professors Increased positive ratings of class quality and experience Innovation in teaching practices
MICROECONOMICS Microeconomics perfect for Mobile Learning Basic principles Productivity Output per unit of input Efficiency Maximum output for given resources The ipad promotes both: Efficient use of time - more learning moments The Paperless classroom becomes a reality for Micro students
PAPERLESS - TO DO OR NOT TO DO? THAT IS THE QUESTION? iphone mobile learning possible ipad mobile learning practical 100% ipad - 100% Mobile Inkling McGraw Hill Online Text or PDF Format through McGraw Hill ipad App. Blackboard / McGraw Hill Connect Content / Testing
INKLING MCGRAW HILL PARTNERSHIP Online e-text full text or reduced chapters for cost saving. Inkling Functionality Used in Class Follow Me Follow You asynchronous personal notes(remote) Important Text Highlighting
MCGRAW HILL CONNECT McGraw Hill Connect Functionality Showcase Connect Functionality Used in Class Homework Assignments Video Assignments Practice Questions
ADOBE CONNECT Virtual Office Hours Adobe Connect Functionality used in Virtual Office Hours Video / Audio / Text Meetings (I see confused people ) Screen Share Whiteboard Record Meetings / Create Instructional Media Irritant removal for both faculty and students. (Skype is free)
TECHNOLOGY THE MURPHY FACTOR Microeconomics in Technology Classroom 50 Wireless devices Registrations Book Downloads Downloads X Multiple Applications Extra curricular Email, Facebook, and Games Response times are important Student and teacher competency issues I do what? Where? How?
COURSE DESIGN APPLICATIONS Blackboard Instructor designed materials in addition to e-book Group Discussion Blogs chapter questions and discussion points Online Testing multiple choice, random generated, individual testing Group Simulation Blogs content specific activities Instructor Presentations Student Feedback
COURSE DESIGN APPLICATIONS Turning Point Technologies ResponseWare PowerPoint Based Presentation Question Response Actual Answer Corrective Action JIT Teaching re-cover misunderstood concepts JIT Feedback Move on Stay here
ONLINE TESTING
ONLINE TESTING
CLASS SIMULATION DIMINISHING MARGINAL RETURNS ipad mobility enhances learning opportunities and the learning environment. Group Activity Discuss Setup Participate (everyone measuring and modeling) Calculate Analyze Report
CLASS SIMULATIONS CONTINUED
MONOPOLISTIC COMPETITION VIDEO IN LONG RUN EQUILIBRIUM CREATION - DIRECTIVE Watch ACDC Econ Concepts in 60 Seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erdzou3juni&feature=related Your team has to create a 2 minute video similar to Mr. Clifford s video that clearly and accurately explains the functioning of Monopolistic Competition in the Long-Run. Go to the chosen room with a white board and using markers reproduce the video covering the items below. The demand curve and its slope. (Label the curve and axis correctly) The marginal revenue curve and its slope and position. The marginal cost curve. The firm in this market has no economic profits. Identify Price and Quantity on this graph. Identify the sweet spot. The average total cost curve. Identify the socially optimal quantity on the graph. Identify the productively efficient quantity on the graph. Identify the area associated with excess capacity. Identify the dead weight loss when compared to perfect competition. Point out why Monopolistic Competition makes no profit in the long run. Choose at least one presenter (the more tag team presenters you use the better for involvement), one videographer, one editor, and one director.
MONOPOLISTIC COMPETITION VIDEO IN LONG RUN EQUILIBRIUM CREATION - PROCESS Insert Development Video Here
FOLLOW ME FOLLOW YOU CLASS ACTIVITIES Student Templates Distributed
FOLLOW ME FOLLOW YOU CLASS ACTIVITIES Student Templates Completed
FOLLOW ME FOLLOW YOU RULE GENERATION
ONLINE GRADING WEBSITE
ONLINE GRADING FEEDBACK
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS AND TRAINING VIDEOS
DEVICES RAISE QUESTIONS - MOBILITY COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS What do the device use patterns look like for ipad vs. Laptop? Theory ipad enables learning mobility when compared to our traditional laptop student. Data Capture Connectivity Logs for 1 year.
MOBILITY NUMBERS
MOBILITY COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS?
NUMBERS Users 4,212 All Courses 1,189 Bb Courses 520 User Agents 1695 (4500) Bb Hits 2.1 M (Jan 1 Feb 21) (Fall 11 M) Wireless AP 3.3 M
DEVICE PROFILE FOR ACU
HEATMAP
ALL ACU USER PROFILE GREEN LESS ACTIVITY RED MORE ACTIVITY
MOBILITY YOUR PREDICTION?
MACRO AND MICRO ACU USER PROFILE GREEN LESS ACTIVITY RED MORE ACTIVITY
MICRO CLASS PREFERENCE DEVICE COMPUTER IPAD
IPAD < 3.25 MICRO CLASS IPAD AND GPA IPAD >= 3.25 GPA
ACTIVITY COMPARISON MICRO V MACRO BY DEVICE
IPAD OR IFAD IPAD TEACHER PERSPECTIVE ipad Pros True Mobile Learning Device Increases Student Engagement Collaborative Learning Tool Potential Student Productivity Potential Student Efficiency Improves Student Technology Competency Reduces Faculty Back End Effort ipad Cons Technology reliance Motivation to change Increased Front End Effort Learning curve Limited capability Data entry examples Manipulation of files
IPAD OR IFAD STUDENT PERSPECTIVE There is new level of student engagement and involvement in course participation. With the use of Mobile devices within the classroom, students have new levels of responsibility to actively participate in real-time polls, discussions, blogs, and other course activity. Free riders are minimized or eliminated.
IPAD OR IFAD THE REALITY OF A MOBILE CLASSROOM? Definitely ipad not an ifad Mobile classroom is a reality ipad and educational applications critical to mobile learning Application for future funding! We are doing it AGAIN!