towards true mobile learning
DESCRIPTION
Towards true mobile learning. Lisa Gommer Wageningen University. The Netherlands. "Positioning". Amsterdam. Wageningen. Topics. Project background Case studies (3) Evaluation & conclusions Future activities Questions. Geo-information Vegetation science Archeology. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Towards true
mobile learning
Lisa Gommer
Wageningen University
![Page 2: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
The Netherlands
![Page 3: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Wageningen
Amsterdam
![Page 4: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Topics
Project background
Case studies (3)
Evaluation & conclusions
Future activities
Questions
• Geo-information
• Vegetation science
• Archeology
![Page 5: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Project Background info (1)
Gipsy project (2002 – 2003) First steps in implementation of Mobile Learning Cooperation between three Universities: Amsterdam,
Wageningen & Nijmegen
Two year collaborative project, grant by SURF
foundation Joint development of course modules for internet and
wireless environments Educause 2003
![Page 6: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Project Background info (2)
Follow-up: Manolo Project (2004 – 2005) VU Amsterdam en Wageningen University
Project Goals Integration of E-, W-, and M-Learning Improve ‘fit’ between educational goals and (wireless) learning
environment Represent knowledge & experiences in blueprints and best
practices
![Page 7: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 1: Geo-InformationCourse description
Students work on different case studies
Topic: Geographical Information Systems
Real problems from real stakeholders
Multidisciplinary research teams
Case examples: Discovering the Roman Limes
PDA guided excursion for high school pupils
![Page 8: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Indoors: ‘Wireless Office’
Outdoors: PDA and GPS available
Training & Support: Introduction on PDA and GPS
Helpdesk
Course website (manuals)
Case 1: Geo-InformationWireless Components
![Page 9: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Wireless Office
![Page 10: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group Introduction
PDA & GPS
![Page 11: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Lots of
equipment
![Page 12: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Excellent
technical
support
![Page 13: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 1: Geo-Information Problems & Successes
Tablets mainly used in start-up phase Introduction assignment was essential Enthusiasm about new technology Excellent support contributed to success
![Page 14: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Motivated helpdesk
![Page 15: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Frustrated
helpdesk
![Page 16: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Real problems
Real clients
![Page 17: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 1: Geo-Information More information
Course website (in English):
www.geo-informatie.nl/courses/yes60504
![Page 18: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 2: Vegetation ScienceCourse description
Goal: Developing a research plan about
vegetation and ecosystems ecology.
Literature research on vegetation composition
Excursion to Terschelling
Data collection on vegetation species Pen and paper Transfer to laptop by hand
Analysis and reflection back home Presentation
![Page 19: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 2: Vegetation Science Wireless Components
PDA for data collection
PocketVeg for plant determination
Group communication
Tablet for uploading and processing data
Training & Support
Introduction exercise in Wageningen
Remote support
![Page 20: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 2: Vegetation Science Problems
No full GPRS coverage on the island
No communication possible
Logistic problems (equipment)
More manuals and local support
![Page 21: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Quick start due to introduction exercise Students enthusiastic about practical advantage Practical value leads to educational value Continuation & expansion of experiment next
year
Case 2: Vegetation Science
Successes
![Page 22: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Data collection
![Page 23: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support groupUpload &
Analysis
![Page 24: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support groupReflection &
Fine-tuning
![Page 25: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 3: ArcheologyCourse description
Archeological fieldwork in Apulia, Italy Field surveys:
Learn more about ancient Greek societies Search for fragments of ancient artifacts Registration of density Marking of measuring units using aerial photographs Paper registration of findings Back home: Digitizing and analysis of data
![Page 26: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support groupTransect Walking
![Page 27: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Case 3: Archeology Wireless Components
PDA and GPS for: Orientation (positioning)
Mobile GIS (drawing of units)
Digital input of findings
Training & Support: Presentation
Written manuals
Local support
![Page 28: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Orientation
![Page 29: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
![Page 30: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support groupData Input
![Page 31: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support groupComparison
![Page 32: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Mobile Working Environment
![Page 33: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Getting used to new method GPRS connection not available Application development time consuming
Case 3: Archeology
Problems
![Page 34: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Practical value: No more tedious handwork Application performed well Simplifying the method take turns on
teamleader role More time for analysis
Case 3: Archeology Successes
![Page 35: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Evaluation method
Pre and Post evaluation students Usage
Technique and support
Experiences
Attitude
Learning effect
Teacher interviews
Student panel
![Page 36: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Evaluation resultsFamiliarity
70% have some experience with wireless
80% not familiar with PDA and Tablet pc
40% have their own laptop
![Page 37: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Evaluation resultsUsage
Desktop is used most (80% often) Processing / analysis of data
Professional software available
Writing reports
Tablet PC used for cooperation (62%) Mainly used in start-up phase
![Page 38: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Evaluation resultsAttitude & learning effect
Wireless useful in general - 90% 80%
Wireless useful in education - 75% 80%
Wireless interesting - 70% 75%
Wireless fun to work with - 75% 70%
Also in other courses - -- -- 65%
Easy to use - 50% 90%
Before After
![Page 39: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Evaluation resultsAdvantages - Disadvantages
Advantages:
Practical value (less time, less errors)
Instructive experience
New challenge!
Disadvantages:
‘Hassle’ with equipment
Time consuming
![Page 40: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Conclusions
New-effect More support needed (teachers!)
Technical imperfections
Success strongly depends on support level User instruction
Logistics
Helpdesk (problem solving)
![Page 41: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Conclusions
Added value? Practical value
Student motivation
Educational value
![Page 42: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Future activities
WIKI – helpdesk op afstand
Uitbreiding experimenten
True Mobile Learning?
![Page 43: Towards true mobile learning](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062718/56812b38550346895d8f49a9/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITYeducational support group
Future activities
dokuWIKI – remote helpdesk
http://spinlab.vu.nl/dokuwiki
Expansion of experiments
Field connectivity: Can it really be done?
Involve students in course (re)design