1. mLearning EDC3100-ICT & Pedagogy By Lachlan Dale

2. What is mLearning? Learning using a portable electronic device. Examples: iPod, iPhone, Nintendo DS, Netbook, iPad.

3. Why mLearning? Without adapting the way you teach to the technology available students are at a great disadvantage. MLearning allows for several theories of learning to be included in your lesson- Behaviourism, Constructivism and Social Constructivism. “A typical 21 year old has played 5000 hours of computer games; exchanged 25 000 email, SMS, and chat messages; used a cell phone some 10 000 times; and spent 3500 hours online. That’s your future consumer.”(Lindstorm, 2006)

4. Advantages of using mLearning Easily accessible, keep students engaged and can be used in many different learning situations. Devices are very versatile with several functions. iPhone Maths-calculator, convertor, time. PE-stopwatch English-record oral presentations History/Geography-research online/Google Earth

5. MLearning in Maths http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-tXcKkb910 Using apps for learning/homework. Position students so they are easy to see to ensure they are on task.

6. Disadvantages Limited battery life Limited storage Small screens Wireless bandwidth can be limited

7. Legal/ethical considerations Create a cyber-bullying lesson to prevent such acts occurring. Filters on school internet to block inappropriate content (New South Wales Department of Education and Training, 2008). Bullying often occurs when there is little or no supervision around (The facts, 2008). http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/ideasbox/ideas/classroom/

8. Say “YES” to mLearning in education MLearning can only help to increase students ability and enthusiasm to learn. Using devices they find entertaining could allow students to enjoy learning. Implementing the proper precautions will make this a safe and enjoyable strategy for teaching and learning.

9. References 12 Key Features the iPad Lacks. (2010). Retrieved March 20, 2011, from The Age: http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/computers/12-key-features-the-ipad-lacks-20100128-n1ae.html Advantages and Disadvantages of M-Learning. (2011). Retrieved March 29, 2011, from Pros and Cons of M-Learning: http://www.brighthub.com/education/online-learning/articles/36809.aspx Cyber Bullying Protection.net. (2007). Retrieved March 24, 2011, from Cyber Bullying Protection.net: http://www.cyberbullyingprotection.net/ Finger, G., Russel, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R., & Russel, N. (2007). Transforming Learning with ICT. In G. Finger, G. Russel, R. Jamieson-Proctor, & N. Russel, Transforming Learning with ICT (pp. 118-119). French Forest: Pearson Education Australia. HP Refurbished netbooks. (2010). Retrieved March 24, 2011, from Refurbished netbooks: http://refurbishednetbooks.org/hp-refurbished-netbooks/ Lindstorm, M. (2006). Life on the Edge With Generation Tomorrow. Retrieved April 3, 2011, from Clickz: http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/1711546/life-edge-with-generation-tomorrow

10. References Continued... New South Wales Department of Education and Training. (2008). Cyber-bullying and the protection of students. Retrieved March 25, 2011, from Cyber-bullying and the protection of students: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/schoolsweb/studentsupport/behaviourpgrms/antibullying/cyberbullying.pdf Nintendo DS. (2007). Retrieved March 25, 2011, from Wikia: http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/Nintendo_DS PC & Tech Authority. (2008). Retrieved march 25, 2011, from PC & Tech Authority: http://www.pcauthority.com.au/forums/yaf_postst8657_ReviewIpod-Nano-3rd-Generation.aspx The facts. (2008). Retrieved April 5, 2011, from BULLYING. NO WAY!: http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/chillout/facts.shtml What is mLearning? (1998). Retrieved March 25, 2011, from Mobile learning is for everyone: http://www.m-learning.org/knowledge-centre/whatismlearning