2. At the beginning of the class my scores for the learning preferences survey
were: mildly active (1); moderately sensing (7); mildly verbal (1); and
moderately sequential (5). Before taking this class I was already aware that I
was a sequential and a sensing learner as I preferred learning things in a linear
fashion and dealing with facts through well-established methods. After taking
this class my learning preference has not been altered, however, it made me
aware of how to help myself to use my learning preference to its full potential
when taking my other classes. For example, for my Biochemistry class, since I’m
a sequential, active, and verbal learner it helped me to learn the step-by-step
process of the replication, transcription and translation found in both
eukaryotes and prokaryotes by discussing and summarizing what I’ve learned to
others.
3. In the beginning of the class I chose the learning sage pathway with a primary
goal of learning about more technologies without delving into too much detail
into each technology. I was successful in learning the broader knowledge of
mobile technology as it taught me the basics of how to utilize ipods, tablets,
and mp3 players to aid in my studies for other classes. As the semester wore on,
I’ve noticed that I slowly switched over to the learning warrior pathway as I
focused on certain technologies such as ipods and tablets to help me with my
classes. I switched my learning pathway because after learning the basics for
ipods and tablets, I noticed how beneficial each were, which made me want to
learn more. For example for my tablet (Kindle Fire) I was able to utilize apps to
quiz myself on subjects such as Biochemistry and I was also able to download
and listen to the podcasts for my Physical Chemistry class on my ipod.
4. The specific activity that gives a broader understanding of how to use a
mobile technology was level 1 quiz because you were able to get the basics
from the lecture and the quiz of the technology. The activities that helped
me get a deeper understanding of how to use a mobile technology were
the Level 2 activities that allowed one to predict, use and evaluate the links
or apps provided because it showed me ways to utilize those technologies.
For example for my iphone, I learned certain apps such as Groupboard and
Flashcards that were very useful in other classes. These activities were also
the best for understanding how to use the mobile technologies because it
gives you a hands-on experience.
5. The iPods/mp3 players technology quest was the one quest I wasn’t able to fully
explore; however, with the help of the lecture slide and quiz I was able to learn how
iPods can be utilized for learning. I can use it to download podcasts that are very
beneficial in trying to study for a class. My professor for my physical chemistry class
uploads all the lecture podcasts on iLearn which allows me to download the podcasts
on my iPod. This technology accommodated my verbal learning preference as it
allowed me listen to explanations repetitively through the podcasts on my iPod on my
own time.
The iPads/tablets technology quest was the one quest I found absolutely useful for
many applications. I bought an Amazon Kindle Fire a few months ago and did not
realize how useful it can be for other classes. There were so many different apps that
I was able to download that aided me in studying for my Biochemistry class. There
was a Biochemistry app that included flashcards and quizzes which were very
beneficial in trying to study for the test for topics such as metabolism. Since my
learning preference is between a visual and a verbal learner, this technology was able
to aid my visual learning style as it provided structures of the important molecules,
enzymes, etc. that I needed to know for that class while giving me simple descriptions
or summarizations of important topics.
6. The microblogs technology quest was another mobile technology that I
found useful. I have always used microblogs such as Twitter but I never
knew that it could be used for educational purposes. It was able to
accommodate my verbal learning preferences, because for a microblog site
like Twitter, I had to be able to summarize in a very limited number of
words what the articles or links I post or “tweet” about relating to
Biochemistry. I also found out about several links on Twitter that you could
follow that will give you the latest updates on medical science,
biochemistry, etc., which were very helpful when I needed references for
writing lab reports.
7. The mobile technology that interested me the most was the iPads and/or tablets.
The fact that my iPhone is very similar to the iPad, I found learning about the iPad
very useful in trying to figure out how to have my iPhone useful for educational
purposes. All the mobile technologies were very helpful; however, if they were
ranked in usefulness, the microblogs would come in last. As much as it provided
several links, articles, summarization, etc. sometimes you would still have to sort
through them to find things that are relevant to what you are looking for. The
mobile technology that I would want to explore further to improve my learning
would still have to be the iPads/tablets because there are so many possibilities
with this technology especially when apps are involved.
I believe the ipads/tablets was the mobile technology that worked best for my
learning preference because it was able to accommodate so many of my learning
preferences, verbal, sequential, and active. It was able to accommodate my
sequential learning preference because there is an app for a whiteboard where I
can draw the sequential steps of translation, transcription, etc (for my Biochemistry
class). I was even able to accommodate both verbal and active learning
preferences through summarization by typing or writing things on my iPad or
Kindle what I’ve just learned or by doing something active with what I have just
learned such as taking quizzes. I can also record myself in trying to summarize what
I’ve learned to accommodate my verbal learning preference.
8. The iPads/tablets is the mobile learning strategy that I will continue using after
this class due to its portability and the fact that it has so many uses. Being able
to access the internet and access to amazing apps for educational purposes
makes the iPads/tablets an ideal technology for me to utilize. This can also be
used when I’m learning at a job since there would also probably be an app that
can help me learn new things for my job. This mobile learning strategy can also
allow me to access sites such as YouTube that can show me how to do certain
things. For example, if I was to work in an lab and I needed a reminder on how
to work a certain machine, I can probably look it up and see an actual
demonstration on YouTube.
I would continue to use microblogs and iPods for non-learning purposes. I’ve
always used a microblog site such as Twitter, but after taking this class I’ve
noticed other microblogging sites that I’m more interested in now. I have been
utilizing microblogging sites such as Tumblr, Google+, and Instagram now almost
on an everyday basis. There really aren’t any mobile technologies that I will be
avoiding after taking this class because I find myself very much interested in
trying to learn more about other technologies. I’ve always known these
technologies but I never knew how to really utilize them until after taking this
class.
At the beginning of the class my scores for the learning preferences survey were: mildly active (1); moderately sensing (7); mildly verbal (1); and moderately sequential (5). Before taking this class I was already aware that I was a sequential and a sensing learner as I preferred learning things in a linear fashion and dealing with facts through well-established methods. After taking this class my learning preference has not been altered, however, it made me aware of how to help myself to use my learning preference to its full potential when taking my other classes. For example, for my Biochemistry class, since I’m a sequential, active, and verbal learner it helped me to learn the step-by-step process of the replication, transcription and translation found in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes by discussing and summarizing what I’ve learned to others.
In the beginning of the class I chose the learning sage pathway with a primary goal of learning about more technologies without delving into too much detail into each technology. I was successful in learning the broader knowledge of mobile technology as it taught me the basics of how to utilize ipods, tablets, and mp3 players to aid in my studies for other classes. As the semester wore on, I’ve noticed that I slowly switched over to the learning warrior pathway as I focused on certain technologies such as ipods and tablets to help me with my classes. I switched my learning pathway because after learning the basics for ipods and tablets, I noticed how beneficial each were, which made me want to learn more. For example for my tablet (Kindle Fire) I was able to utilize apps to quiz myself on subjects such as Biochemistry and I was also able to download and listen to the podcasts for my Physical Chemistry class on my ipod.
The specific activity that gives a broader understanding of how to use a mobile technology was level 1 quiz because you were able to get the basics from the lecture and the quiz of the technology. The activities that helped me get a deeper understanding of how to use a mobile technology were the Level 2 activities that allowed one to predict, use and evaluate the links or apps provided because it showed me ways to utilize those technologies. For example for my iphone, I learned certain apps such as Groupboard and Flashcards that were very useful in other classes. These activities were also the best for understanding how to use the mobile technologies because it gives you a hands-on experience.
The iPods/mp3 players technology quest was the one quest I wasn’t able to fully explore; however, with the help of the lecture slide and quiz I was able to learn how iPods can be utilized for learning. I can use it to download podcasts that are very beneficial in trying to study for a class. My professor for my physical chemistry class uploads all the lecture podcasts on iLearn which allows me to download the podcasts on my iPod. This technology accommodated my verbal learning preference as it allowed me listen to explanations repetitively through the podcasts on my iPod on my own time.The iPads/tablets technology quest was the one quest I found absolutely useful for many applications. I bought an Amazon Kindle Fire a few months ago and did not realize how useful it can be for other classes. There were so many different apps that I was able to download that aided me in studying for my Biochemistry class. There was a Biochemistry app that included flashcards and quizzes which were very beneficial in trying to study for the test for topics such as metabolism. Since my learning preference is between a visual and a verbal learner, this technology was able to aid my visual learning style as it provided structures of the important molecules, enzymes, etc. that I needed to know for that class while giving me simple descriptions or summarizations of important topics.
The microblogs technology quest was another mobile technology that I found useful. I have always used microblogs such as Twitter but I never knew that it could be used for educational purposes. It was able to accommodate my verbal learning preferences, because for a microblog site like Twitter, I had to be able to summarize in a very limited number of words what the articles or links I post or “tweet” about relating to Biochemistry. I also found out about several links on Twitter that you could follow that will give you the latest updates on medical science, biochemistry, etc., which were very helpful when I needed references for writing lab reports.
The mobile technology that interested me the most was the iPads and/or tablets. The fact that my iPhone is very similar to the iPad, I found learning about the iPad very useful in trying to figure out how to have my iPhone useful for educational purposes. All the mobile technologies were very helpful; however, if they were ranked in usefulness, the microblogs would come in last. As much as it provided several links, articles, summarization, etc. sometimes you would still have to sort through them to find things that are relevant to what you are looking for. The mobile technology that I would want to explore further to improve my learning would still have to be the iPads/tablets because there are so many possibilities with this technology especially when apps are involved. I believe the ipads/tablets was the mobile technology that worked best for my learning preference because it was able to accommodate so many of my learning preferences, verbal, sequential, and active. It was able to accommodate my sequential learning preference because there is an app for a whiteboard where I can draw the sequential steps of translation, transcription, etc (for my Biochemistry class). I was even able to accommodate both verbal and active learning preferences through summarization by typing or writing things on my iPad or Kindle what I’ve just learned or by doing something active with what I have just learned such as taking quizzes. I can also record myself in trying to summarize what I’ve learned to accommodate my verbal learning preference.
The iPads/tablets is the mobile learning strategy that I will continue using after this class due to its portability and the fact that it has so many uses. Being able to access the internet and access to amazing apps for educational purposes makes the iPads/tablets an ideal technology for me to utilize. This can also be used when I’m learning at a job since there would also probably be an app that can help me learn new things for my job. This mobile learning strategy can also allow me to access sites such as YouTube that can show me how to do certain things. For example, if I was to work in an lab and I needed a reminder on how to work a certain machine, I can probably look it up and see an actual demonstration on YouTube. I would continue to use microblogs and iPods for non-learning purposes. I’ve always used a microblog site such as Twitter, but after taking this class I’ve noticed other microblogging sites that I’m more interested in now. I have been utilizing microblogging sites such as Tumblr, Google+, and Instagram now almost on an everyday basis. There really aren’t any mobile technologies that I will be avoiding after taking this class because I find myself very much interested in trying to learn more about other technologies. I’ve always known these technologies but I never knew how to really utilize them until after taking this class.
