educational use of mobile technologies: a review of the literature
DESCRIPTION
A MoRSE (morse.ac.uk) project presentation by Dr Ann Ooms and Dr Stuart Downward. The paper presents an overview of literature concerning the use of mobile technologies on geography fieldwork.TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Dr Ann OomsDr Stuart Downward
Kingston University, LondonUnited Kingdom
Educational Use of Mobile Technologies
A Review of the Literature
![Page 2: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Overview 2001 Cox-Peterson & Melber2001 Kakehi, Kura, Kusaka, Fujino, Fujimoto &
Takahashi2002 Hersthammer, Fossen, Sautter, Sæther &
Johansen2007 Bergin, Anderson, Molnar, Baumgartner,
Mitchell, Korper, Curley & Rottmann2007 Fletcher, France, Moore & Robinson2007 Marskall, Stokes, Truscott, Bridge, Magnier
& Calderbank2008 Lynch, Bednarz, Boxall, Chalmers, France &
Kesby
![Page 3: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Cox-Peterson & Melber (2001)“Using Technology to Prepare and Extend
Field Trips.” The Clearing House.Location: United StatesLevel: K-12Recommendations – not research basedPrepare students prior to field trip
On-line resources of museums, zoos, aquariums
Decrease novelty effect because students will know what to expect
Teachers can find information about location, discounts, opening times, etc.
![Page 4: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Cox-Peterson & Melber (2001)Connecting with curriculum
Websites: databases, puzzles, additional information to add depth, curricular materials for educators,
Sharing field trip memoriesUse digital (video) cameraStudents develop a multimedia presentation
or narrativesVirtual trips
![Page 5: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Kakehi, Kura, Kusaka, Fujino, Fujimoto & Takahashi (2001)“Development of eTrip System: Collaborative
Learning Platform for a Field Trip.” WebNet 2001: World Conference on the WWW and Internet Proceedings, Orlando, FL.
Location: JapanLevel: High SchoolEvaluation eTrip System
A collaborative learning platform for school education over the internet that supports the learning flow for a field trip: pre-during – post
Student-extended databaseElectronic bulleting board Accessible by students, teachers, experts, parents,
other schools
![Page 6: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Kakehi, Kura, Kusaka, Fujino, Fujimoto & Takahashi (2001)Pre field trip
Students search for information in the databaseStudents submit reports to the databaseStudents discuss on electronic bulletin board
During field tripStudents record the experience (are given: digital
camera, GPS, Notepad, Cellular phone)Students submit report to the database via
templateStudents look at other students’ reports
Post field tripStudents write full reportStudents present in class
![Page 7: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Hesthammer, Fossen, Sautter, Sæther & Johansen (2002)“The use of information technology to enhance
learning in geological field trips.” Journal of Geoscience Education, v. 50, n. 5, November, 2002, p. 528-538.
Location: Norway – on a field trip in Utah (geological and geophysical problems relevant for oil and gas exploration)
Level: University Experiment: two groups
Advanced flight (field) simulatorCombines topography with any type of attribute such as
geological maps, topographic maps and satellite images – 3D visualization of topography
Digital camera and Portable PC – in groups – problem-based learning
![Page 8: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Bergin, Anderson, Molnar, Baumgartner, Mitchell, Korper, Curley & Rottmann (2007)“Providing remote accessible field trips
(RAFT): an evaluation study.” Computers in Human Behavior, 23, p. 192-219.
Location: United KingdomLevel: 11 to 18 year old students2 studies: linking field and classroom
studentsVideo-interactive trials (students communicate
with remote experts at their place of work)21 studentsAge: 13-14
![Page 9: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Bergin, Anderson, Molnar, Baumgartner, Mitchell, Korper, Curley & Rottmann (2007)
Data-transfer and role assignment trials (field and classroom students interact - synchronous) Students in field trips transferring information to students in
classroomStudents in field tips had specific tasks/roles assigned60 students Age: 11-18
ResultsStudent interest in the topic increased significantly (p <
0.05) RAFT is a motivating experience for both classroom and
field studentsEqual levels of interest for classroom and field studentsField students benefited more than classroom studentsNo gender difference
![Page 10: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Bergin, Anderson, Molnar, Baumgartner, Mitchell, Korper, Curley & Rottmann (2007)Results
Increased interest in technology for femalesOverall a positive and engaging experience
for students
![Page 11: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Fletcher, France, Moore & Robinson (2007)Practitioner Perspective on the use of
Technology in Fieldwork Teaching”. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Vol. 31, No. 2, 319-330.
Location: United KingdomLevel: Higher EducationMethodology
Questionnaire to GEES departments in HEExpert group meeting
![Page 12: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Fletcher, France, Moore & Robinson (2007)Results
Hardware used: Desktop computersLaptop computersGPSPalmtop/handheld computerMobile phoneDigital camera
Software used:Spreadsheets: 50%Presentation applications: 40%
Absence of a widespread pedagogic drive for use of technology
![Page 13: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Lynch, Bednarz, Boxall, Chalmers, France & Kesby (2008)E-learning for Geography’s teaching and
Learning Spaces. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Vol. 32, No.1, 135-149
Level: higher educationExamples of e-learning using a variety of
technologiesCommunities of learners: Blackboard, WebCTMobile learning: access to resources anytime
anywherePodcastingDistance/blended/flexible learning
![Page 14: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Lynch, Bednarz, Boxall, Chalmers, France & Kesby (2008)Geography’s learning spaces: 3D
Face-to-face – blended – onlinePassive learning – interactive learningLow technology use – high technology use
![Page 15: Educational Use of Mobile Technologies: A review of the literature](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022070302/54832192b4af9fb5738b4988/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
ConclusionUse of technology to support student
learning on fieldtrip is under-researchedSeveral papers provide examples but little
supported by research data