Monday, March 3
1:30 PM-5:00 PM
UTC
Capri 116

Mobilizing Your Curriculum: Instructional Strategies for Using Low-Cost, Mobile Computers in the Classroom

Workshop ID: 21693
  1. Cathie Norris
    University of North Texas
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    Elliot Soloway
    University of Michgian

Abstract: We present 10 instructional strategies for transforming pencil-and-paper curriculum into mobile computer-based projects. We will present rationales for why the strategies are effective instructionally, and discuss tactics for making the strategies work in the classroom. Attendees will then use these strategies to design lessons and projects, drawing on their own existing curriculum. A round of sharing and critiquing will follow. We will bring 30 mobile, handheld computers for workshop attendees to use during the workshop.

Objectives

In this tutorial, attendees will learn: • How to operate a mobile computer • How to mobilize a curricular lesson • Why mobile learning is an effective learning strategy

Topical Outline

• Presentation of Ten Instructional Strategies for Using Handheld Computers in the Classroom, Rationale & Tactics, Discussion (45 minutes) • Attendee development of curriculum using strategies (30 minutes) • Sharing and Critiquing of attendee created lessons (30 minutes) • Questions and Answers (15 minutes)

Prerequisites

Participants need no experience with mobile, handheld computers. A facility with technology would be useful, but not necessary. Participants need an open mind – mobile, handheld computers are small, but still full-blown computers.

Experience Level

Beginner

Qualifications

Dr. Cathleen Norris is the Regents Professor, University of North Texas, and Chief Education Architect and co-founder of GoKnow Learning, Inc., Ann Arbor. Dr. Elliot Soloway Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, University of Michigan and CEO and co-founder of GoKnow Learning, Inc. Cathie and Elliot speak all over the world on the use of low-cost, mobile computing for teaching and learning. They have delivered over 200 presentations and workshops in the past 5 years on this topic.
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