with Dr. Green, Walden University, Summer 2013

1. The Diffusion of Mobile Devices in the Classroom by Devonee Trivettfor Diffusion of Technology in Education, EDUC 7102 with Dr. Green, Walden University, Summer 2013

2. Mobile Devices, such as Smartphones or Tablets in the classroom • Mobile devices, adoption is eventually inevitable in the classroom because their acceptance in popular society has reached critical mass. • Embracing this technology in the classroom today will enable more students todaytoenjoy the advantages. • Mobile Devices Enhance Educational Experiences

3. The main advantages aiding diffusion are: Advantage #1: Relevance for Today • Mobile Devices make learning accessible to the 21st Century learner, and it supports the much needed skills such as personal management, digital literacy, collaboration, creativity and communication.

4. Advantage #2: effective assessment • Mobile Devices in the classroom provide increased assessment capabilities.

5. Advantage #3: students as innovators • Mobile devices, and the myriad of capabilities they open up for individual learning, allow for students themselves to be innovators.

6. Advantage #4: Enhanced Collaboration • Collaboration activities are enhanced with Itabletsand other mobile devices.

7. Barriers include: • Investment of Time, Training, and Materials • necessary period of trial and error, • existing culture of resistance

8. The main barrier, the early majority, in education is the instructors. • convincing early adopters is the most effective strategy for achieving full adoption of mobile devices, as they will influence the early & late majority

9. Students tend to embrace technology • Most students today are comfortable using mobile devices for a variety of activities.

10. Why Studentsembrace ed tech • Computer and Internet use at home has reached a critical mass.

11. Opportunities for Learning with Mobile Devices in the Classroom are • curriculum-based learning through creative student team projects • opportunities for collaboration and information gathering in all subject areas • customized learning platforms

12. Develop a plan for the introduction and sustaining of mobile devices in the classroom through connecting. Resistance minimization strategy: • Connect to existing values and goals of existing administration and faculty. • Plan to for a period of trial and error to allow faculty members to develop a comfort level and adopt the innovation in stages (Rogers, 2003).

13. A Strategic Plan for Diffusion of Mobile Devices Would Include • on-going professional development and trainings on mobile device application in classroom, • information exchange among peers and outside mentors’ • instructor-monitored blogs and communities of learners

14. Critical Mass in Popular Use Outside Classroom P O P U L A R U S E • successful diffusion in classroomoccurs after popular reaches a critical mass (Rogers), and based on the findings of researchers this is, will be, or already has been attained for adoption of mobile devices in the classroom. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

15. The current numbers indicate significant growth in adoption of these devices in the classroom. 4.5 Million (and Counting) iPads in U.S. Schools Hill, S. (2012) http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/tablets-invading-the-classroom/

16. Predictions & Rates of Numbers of Mobile Devices in Classroom • 2008-2015 YEAR 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2015

17. Mobile Devices are effective and reduce cost in the long run. • Schools are choosing these hand-held devices as a way to "sustain students' interest, reward their achievements and, in some cases, actually keep per-student costs down.“ (The Rise of Tablets as Textbooks, Huffington Post, 2013)

18. The future is promising for mobile devices in the classroom. • This supports a social constructivist approach • Allows teachers to differentiate their instruction effectively • Allows students to apply their learning • Opens up learning beyond the classroom walls

19. Mobile Devices will most likely be adopted in our future classrooms, as pragmatists will perceive benefits. • Although critical mass has not yet been achieved in the classroom, it has been achieved in the larger society, and it is only a matter of time for educational pragmatists to perceive the benefits.

20. Vision: “Quality Education Accessible to All” -Steve Jobs Mobile devices further the vision of innovation leader and educational technology champion, Steve Jobs.

21. References • Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttp://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/ • Allsop, Y. (2011, August 28). Children's Perception of Learning with Educational Games Using iPod Touches. Online Submission • Bonnington, C. (Jan. 23, 2012). iPad a solid education tool, study reports. Wired @ http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/23/tech/innovation/ipad-solid-education- tool/index.html • Hill, S. (2012) http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/tablets-invading-the-classroom

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