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Mobile Content: Mobile Apps. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 1 : 3 0 – 3:00 P.M. Robbie.Melton@ tb r.edu Associate Vice Chancellor Tennessee Board of Regents Office of Mobilization & Emerging Technologies www.TBRMobile.org. Robbie K. Melton, Ph.D. Mobile Content: Mobile Apps.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. Robbie.Melton@tbr.eduAssociate Vice ChancellorTennessee Board of RegentsOffice of Mobilization & Emerging Technologieswww.TBRMobile.org Robbie K. Melton, Ph.D. Mobile Content: Mobile Apps
How can mobile technologies transform teaching, support learning goals, and prepare students with the knowledge and skills that they need for the 21st century job market? This session will explore the impact and transformation of mobilization, as well as several practical approaches in the administration, planning, management, and measures of effectiveness for the use of mobilization (mobile devices and mobile content) in improving teaching and learning and increasing engagement and retention. • Session Description
- Identify standards of quality for the use of mobile apps for teaching, learning, and workforce development. Identify mobile apps according to mobile device of choice; aligned to programs/disciplines; as related to educational levels.
Introduction of Session [5 mins.] • Impact of Mobilization in Education [15 mins.] *Video Clips • Did You Know? • Did You Know This? • Feedback & Reflection [5 mins.] • Showcase of Current Mobile Devices in Education: PreK- 20 [15 mins.] • Feedback & Reflection [5 mins.] • Impact and Transformation of Mobile Devices in Education
Identification of Mobilization Issues in Education Settings • -Mobilization Needs Assessment • -Mobilization Rubrics • -Feedback & Reflection[35 mins.] Determination of Value for Education & WorkforceSafety ~ Security ~ ADA ComplianceTeaching ~ Learning ~ Careers Effectiveness Access ~Retention ~ Graduation Rate Impact
Purpose: Establish and share criteria TBReLearning will use to evaluate mobile devices for use in teaching/learning. Article: “Evaluation of Handheld Devices for Mobile Learning” by Economides and Nikalaou: http://www.conta.uom.gr/conta/publications/PDF/Evaluation%20of%20Handheld%20Devices%20for%20Mobile%20Learning.pdf Learning in Hand | Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps: http://learninginhand.com/blog/ways-to-evaluate-educational-apps.html
Criteria for Evaluating New Technology: http://www.rit.edu/ntid/edr/system/files/rubric.pdf Why the Touchpad is good for CTOs and instructional designers: http://www.webosnation.com/why-touchpad-good-ctos-and-instructional-designers-guest-post TechCrunch | Compare Tablets: http://tablets.techcrunch.com/ Tablets 2012 | Best Tablets: http://tablets-review.toptenreviews.com/
ETSU FacultyApple iPad StudentsAndroids
Tennessee Board of RegentsMobilization Strategic Plan Model • - WWW.TBRMobile.org • Review of Strategic Plan • Business Model • Feedback & Reflection [5 mins.] • Impact and Transformation of Mobile Devices in Education
eReaders Tablets SmartPhones Apps Tennessee Board of Regents 1stand only Mobilized System of Higher Education mTBR www.TBRMobile.Org“Education On-Demand In Your Hands”
Tennessee Board of Regents Mobilization Strategic Plan • Mobile Product Sample • System wide Sample / Purchase • ADA Compliance • TBR IT [security/networking] • IMS Common Cartridge Standards • Cost & Resources • Mobilization Examination • 30 Days Campus Evaluations • Faculty & Staff Testers • Pilot Studies • Surveys & Observations • Curriculum /Program Alignment • Student Outcomes • Mobilization Outcomes • Program Alignment • Student Outcomes • Retention Impact • Workforce Application • Employment Opportunities • Educational Pricing • System Wide Purchase • Annual Evaluations • Mobilization Demonstration • Vendor Showcase • Product Demonstration • Faculty & Student Usability • Vendor Use References • Vendor IT & IMS Demos
TBR Mobilization Business Model System Wide Purchases of Mobile Devices & Accessories Evaluation & Effectiveness IT Teach Learn Careers Student Business ADA Legal Campus Communication & Collaboration Mobile APP PreK-Ph.D.Workforce Center 30 Days Product Evaluation TrainingForumsSummit Conferences PilotsResearchExplore Website StateNationalBoardsCommittees
TBRm Strategic Goal: To deliver educational and workforce content on students’ preferred mobile device of choice.
TBRm Strategic Goal: To investigate the use of mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets, apps, and social media tools for recruiting, marketing, and to increase retention academically and socially.
TBRm Strategic Goal: To provide professional development and training on how to utilize mobile devices and apps for teaching, learning, research, workforce development.
Mobilization Resource & Business Model Major Innovation in Mobilization every 90 Days Cell Phones toSmart Phones • TBRm Strategic Goal: To establish cost effective business models for addressing the fast and continuing changes in the field of mobilization and to reduce duplication of efforts and to maximize resources
Mobilization for increasing enrollment:With reports that 75% of incoming college students tour the schools they choose and 83% only see between 0 to 4 schools during their search.
TBRm Strategic Goal: To provide safe, secure (protection of privacy and data), device management, and reliable bandwidth.
Traditional ModelENTOURAGEDUAL BOOK TABLETPC$600 47 CAMPUSES purchasing 1 Device$600 x 47 = $28,200*Discontinued in 12 months*Over ten new launched models for 2012 TBR Mobilization ModelENTOURAGE DUAL BOOK TABLET PC $600 TBR SYSTEM WIDE Purchasing & Testing of 10 $600 x 10 = $6,000 Cost Saving to TBR $+22,200 2011-12: 16 major mobile innovative devices (possible scenario) 16 x $600 x 47 campuses = $451,200
TBRm System Wide Examination & Scalability of Apps Apple App Volume Purchase Program
National and International Recognition & AwardsTBR Mobilization Leadership • U.S.A. Today (2011) Highlighted TBR Mobilization Initiatives • WSCC Recognized as the 1st Mobilized Community College due to their Strategic Campus & Departmental Mobilization Plans • 2011 WSCC & Hamblen County Schools P16 Apple Mobilization Summit (requested invitation by the U.S. Department of Education. • APSU Mobile Apps and Development Center (Recognized by IMS Global Learning) • MERLOT Higher Education System Innovation for Mobilization • Mac Learning Magazine (2011) TBR Mobilization Resource Center • Campus Technology (2012) TBR Mobilization Resource Center • Sloan-C International Webinar: TBR Leadership in Mobilization • EDUCAUSE 2012 Southern Regional Keynote Address
TBR Award Winner of the WCET 2012 WOW AwardTechnology Innovation Mobilization Leadership & Mobile App Educational & Workforce Resource Center
Participants are to download the following apps for upcoming sessions: • CloudOn Microsoft Office Mobile App (free):App OverviewApple Download | Android Download • GoClass (free) App OverviewApple Download | Android Download • Session Readiness