mobile technology for inclusivity

1 Dec 2011

www.rsc-em.ac.uk Martin Cooke ILT Advisor RSC EM

• to gain an awareness of the variety of mobile technologies

• to have an opportunity o to explore the accessibility features of some tools and platformso to address some of the issues surrounding mobile technologies and personalisation

Objectives

10.05 Textwall: How mobile learning can help with inclusion10.30 Alex Hayes: Lessons from Molenet11.00 Activity: evaluating the tools12.00 Ideas for inclusive activities

12.30 LUNCH

1.15 Stuart Jones : iPads for inclusion2.00 platforms and apps2.30 Textwall: issues3.00 Resources, inc efair usb3.30 end

Programme

http://www.alt.ac.uk/Ofsted_CIF_ConsultationALT's response to Ofsted Common Inspection Framework, Nov 2011

We think that the absence of any mention of

technology supported learning in relation to the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is a major omission that must be remedied, and we were very pleased to hear that this problem has

been recognised by Ofsted with a view to it being addressed. ...CIF must take explicit account of the fundamental and seismic changes that are

currently taking place in the way that knowledge is created, acquired and distributed.

What has changed? Something has happened…

In the UK 41% of the population own a smartphone: 50% in 2012 ?

pervasive and ubiquitousconspicuous and unobtrusive noteworthy and taken-for-granted John Traxler

I haven’t got a smartphone

Khan Academyhttp://www.khanacademy.org/

Chris AndersonHow web video powers global innovationhttp://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/chris_anderson_how_web_video_powers_global_innovation.html

Resources: video

Mobile Learning Infokithttps://mobilelearninginfokit.pbworks.com

Go Mobilehttp://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/assets/Documents/goingdigital/Go_Mobile.pdf

Upwardly Mobilehttp://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/UpwardlyMobile/

College of NW London Mlearning Projecthttp://www.cnwl.ac.uk/mobilelearn/CNWL_WLLLN_MobileLearning_ProjectReport%20(2).pdf

Resources: mlearning

Thanet Learner Entitlement list:a marketing tool Avoids outdated technologies  

1. Remote access2. Remote submission 3. 24/7 learning4. own hardware and social media5. access to resources6. Personalisation7. access to OL learning space

Mobile learning

•Informal•Just-in-time•24x7•Active learning•Personalisation•Reasonable adjustments•Motivation•Cool•Spontaneity•Makes for less dependence on IT support

Mobile learning

•Smartphones•Tablets•Ereaders•Video and audio recorders

Mobile devices

Doug Belshaw:How to teach using Mobile phoneshttp://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/may/10/mobile-phones-teaching-device

• ebooks• SMS polling• Speech recognition• Drawing apps – for building e-portfolio• Google maps and GPS, Google earth• Evernote• Wifi or blutooth work to computer• Powerpoints as jpgs or pdfs – access on mobiles• Record audio ideas, comments, feedback

Mobile devices

How can mobile devices be used in the classroom?

Maximising independenceAlternatives to textLearner voiceFocus on strengthsPersonalisation

Inclusive learning

http://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/techdis/pages/detail/floating_pages/A_Model_of_Accessible_m-learning

model of m-learning

Record lesson and upload it as podcast. Share link

Share your number - Ls message Qs while reviewing lesson

Ask a Q - Ls use phones to find the answer.

Create short lists of salient points, eg history dates, exam hints, short summaries, etc share via messaging

5 mins study using Google maps before quiz

Daily vocabulary: send flashcards with a new word and definition.

Ideas for activities

*iPads for inclusion

iPads for inclusioniPad comes with in-built voice overwww.lexdis.org.uk/technology/115

RNIB backs the iPadhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/7801280/Apple-iPad-is-great-gadget-for-blind-people.html

How can a clear flat screen be accessible to VI learners?

Accessibility of iPadshttp://rscemaccessibility.blogspot.com/2011/04/ipad-apps-for-accessibility.html

Collaboration – pass it round *NB other tablets are available

iPad

GesturesTouch to highlightDouble tap to open

Reading textTouch to select area of text

2 fingers flick down : read3 finger double tap: mute or unmute VoiceOver

multiple iPads

http://learninginhand.com/do

•sync all iPods to one computer 

•name iPods

•set each device's wallpaper with a number or name 

•set iPods for automatic sync of all content 

•make playlists 

•delete content

•configure the Music app for easy access to podcasts

multiple iPads

http://learninginhand.com/do

•Don't give students the iTunes account password

•Don't sync iPods with any other computer than the original

appshttp://moodle-rsc.ukc.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=5823

Livescribe pen

Livescribe pen

Portability - the device is always with them. No need for computer interface

Audio can be used to support learners with • poor memory skills• poor notetaking skills• motor difficulties• learning difficulties

Also useful for A-level students who want to capture a lesson

Numeracy and data

opportunity to drill and practice in the privacy of a mobile device eg Nintendo

lack of confidence with numeracy can undermine progress in practical work such as fieldwork, lab work, practicals and placements. Well-designed spreadsheet activities running on a mobile device can bridge the gap between anxiety and confidence: especially beneficial for learners with dyscalculia

number-crunching complicates data collection and analysis: either the maths takes up time and overshadows the underlying concepts, or the analysis takes place long after the practical ends when the learners have forgotten. By supporting analysis on mobile devices, the maths can take place instantly, allowing the learners to focus on hypotheses and predictions.

images and video

 benefits of learners using digital cameras and video on mobile devices include:

PortabilityHelp for learners with• poor memory skills.• poor note taking skills• poor written skills• learning difficulties

Opportunities to capture the learner's own practical skills

SMS

 Many LPS use texting to send admin and other planning info. Also increasingly used for marketing

Use in lessons:More open than audience response systems (clickers) ie ABCor D

• summarise a given passage and text it to the text wall. Review answers • case study : text in opinions or solutions: discussion generated • summarise lesson: start following lesson by reviewing points

SMS

Issues

Issues

Some learners need simple tools – eg digital keyring

Small is not good for many learnersWhat is accessible to one may be inaccessible to another

Best assessment is made by the learner themselves

key barriers for learners with disabilities may include:• small screen size• small keys• complex navigation structures• font types, sizes and colours can be very limited

BUT don’t underestimate the creativity of disabled learners in accessing new experiences.

Many VI learners are still wedded to their mobile phones. 

Issues: usability

Myth: Students with disabilities cannot use mobile devices for learning

Apple deviceshave some of the most consistent, rigorous accessibility features

if an app does not meet core accessibility guidelines, it is not approved for entry into the iOS store

Although this is less true of other app stores, the ability for learners to personalise their device, to have it constantly set up for their use, removes a barrier to learning.

https://mobilelearninginfokit.pbworks.com/w/page/43574938/Mobile%20learning%20myths

Issues: esafety

we are restricting social networking to known times/ places/ purposes - but

obviously students can easily circumvent this with mobile devices.

we dont want to impede learning or social interaction at appropriate times but we DO want to provide appropriate strategies and support to help them acquire skills for safe and effective e-usage to keep themselves safe not only now and in college but in the

future and think before they use!

Mobile assessment

Mobile assessment

Mobile Learning Infokithttps://mobilelearninginfokit.pbworks.com

Go Mobilehttp://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/assets/Documents/goingdigital/Go_Mobile.pdf

Upwardly Mobilehttp://www.jisctechdis.ac.uk/UpwardlyMobile/

50 mlearning resourceshttp://www.slideshare.net/UpsideLearning/top-50mlearningmobilelearningresources

Resources

Emerging Practice in Mobile Learning 20/10/2011Recent RSC national online eventhttps://sites.google.com/a/jiscadvance.ac.uk/events/event-1

Resources

Resources: Case studiesChesterfield Collegehttp://www.moleshare.org.uk/case_studies.asp?ID=83&ms=1

Oakwood Courthttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/Programmes/page.aspx?o=286422

RNIB Collegehttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/Programmes/page.aspx?o=262117

Kindlehttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=319414

Portland Collegehttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=309126&c=casestudies

Resources: Case studies Moulton: using QR codeshttp://www.moleshare.org.uk/case_studies.asp?ID=84&resi=QR+Code+Case+Study+-+Moulton+College

Charnwood: using tabletshttp://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/Programmes/page.aspx?o=164016Castle College: using Qwizdomhttp://www.moleshare.org.uk/case_studies.asp?ID=79&resi=Case+Study

Modification: significant task redesign due to the affordances available. eginvolving students with learning disabilities in safe sporting activities (Trafford College)Wii Fit for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilitieshttp://www.moleshare.org.uk/case_studies.asp?ID=43&resi=Wii+Fit+for+LLDD and using Flip video cameras for new forms of assessment (Dearne Valley College)

Redefinition: redesigning curricula around mobile devices• York College - www.excellencegateway.org.uk/Programmes/page.aspx?o=169986• South Nottingham College – www.excellencegateway.org.uk/Programmes/page.aspx?o=165762

South Staffs College: researching independentlyhttp://goo.gl/jcPTM

Resources: MoleTV

 TEXT TO SPEECH app Neo Kate on IPOD TOUCHhttp://www.moleshare.org.uk/results.asp?ID=1467&ResID=0&X=TV&k=Neo+Kate&z=1 HTC in Literacyhttp://www.moletv.org.uk/watch.aspx?v=ZW61Q HTC in Numeracyhttp://www.moletv.org.uk/watch.aspx?v=UD2OA PSPshttp://www.moletv.org.uk/watch.aspx?v=KUGNO iPadhttp://www.moletv.org.uk/watch.aspx?v=KQIB5

Resources: links   RSCWM WBL using mobileshttp://wiki.rscwmsystems.org.uk/images/c/c2/LJMM.pdf current tablets projecthttp://wiki.rscwmsystems.org.uk/index.php/2011-Tablet_Devices_Project

Practitioner planning dochttp://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/programmes/elearninginnovation/practitioner_plan.doc http://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/programmes/elearninginnovation/institution_audit.doc http://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/programmes/elearninginnovation/elearn_manager_plan.doc

Will Wade (Acer Centre)Bett 2011 Apps for iPad and iPhonehttp://appsforaac.net/content/ipad-ipod-and-iphone-what-can-i-say-presentation-bett-2011

  

Resources: linksHow to teach using Mobile phoneshttp://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/may/10/mobile-phones-teaching-device

How to teach using mobile devices Doug Belshawhttp://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2011/05/10/how-to-teach-using-mobile-devices/

HP Touchpadhttp://dpmassey.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/using-tablet-devices-in-learning-teaching-and-education/

Mobile web apps Mark Powerhttp://blogs.cetis.ac.uk/mark/2011/03/02/mobile-web-apps-a-briefing-paper/An alternative to android and apple? HTML5

Making Mobile learning Work John Traxlerhttp://escalate.ac.uk/8250

i-Pads project project managed intro of tabletshttp://asp-uk.secure-zone.net/v2/index.jsp?id=639/684/1625&lng=en

Classroom ideas for using iPad appshttp://asp-uk.secure-zone.net/v2/index.jsp?id=639/684/1619&lng=en

email: martin.cooke@rsc-em.ac.uk

RSC Moodle http://moodle.rsc-em.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=80