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What defines the Mobile Technologies Faculty Learning Community?
The Mobile Technologies Faculty Learning Community (FLCmobile) investigates
practical ways to encourage student-centered learning and engagement using mobile
activities such as polling, micro-blogging, research, and video creation.
What are the most frequently asked questions (with answers) about this topic?
What Is “mobile learning”?
M.L. Koole’s Framework for the Rational Analysis
of Mobile Education (2009) describes mobile
learning as a process resulting from the
convergence of technical, social, and personal
aspects of learning.
http://cguevara.commons.gc.cuny.edu/files/2009/09/A-Model-for-Framing-Mobile-Learning.pdf
How can I select a mobile app for my learning activity?
The Padagogy Wheel
provides a way to consider
how a mobile application
might transform a learning
experience. The model is a
mash up of Bloom’s
Taxonomy of learning stages
and the SAMR Model of
technology integration.
Beginning at the center of the
wheel, the instructor first
identifies what Bloom’s skill
level (or category) the activity
should focus on:
Remember/Understand, Apply,
Analyze, Evaluate, or Create.
Once the skill level is selected,
follow that skills’ expanding
sector of appropriate actions
and possible activities, leading
to a selection of mobile apps in
support of that learning goal.
The mobile applications shown on “The Padagogy Wheel” are arranged in the outer circle
according to (1) their ability to support a learning goal and (2) how well the mobile application
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allows for a new learning experience.
Learning goals should always drive the mobile activity.
What links, articles, books, and other resources related to this topic did your FLC find
the most useful?
Mobile Applications
 Padlet is a shareable web page where users can write text, share comments, upload
documents/images/videos, or add Web links. Padlet can be accessed via computer or
any mobile device with Internet access. Try it as a modification of a discussion board
activity. http://padlet.com

Google Docs make it possible to create, share and access your documents from
anywhere. Excellent collaborative space for student group work, especially because
students already have Gmail accounts.

Blackboard CollaborateTM is an online collaboration platform tool add-on for the
Blackboard Learning Management System. Collaborate makes it possible to create
virtual classrooms, offices and meeting spaces. Also available as an app:
Blackboard Collaborate (iTunes)
Blackboard Collaborate (Google play)
Professional Development Resources
 Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP) is an online community open to SUNY faculty
and staff interested in learning about innovative and creative uses of instructional
technologies. The TOEP site offers twelve areas of ‘Discovery Activities’ around
emerging technologies that can enhance student engagement, communication, and
collaboration. Each group of discovery activities presents theory, additional resources,
and suggested exercises. ‘Mobile Apps’ is one of the discovery activities.
 Kathy Shrock’s Guide to Everything presents extensive information on the SAMR
Model, including links to SAMR work by others.
 EDUCAUSE is constantly adding articles to its library of items for mobile learning.
App Recommendations for Mobile Devices
 The edtechteacher website guides instructors in the selection of a mobile activity
according to learning activity and device.
 Educational Technology and Mobile Learning features an active blog discussing
educational web tools and mobile apps for teachers and educators. Subscribe to its
RSS feed.
Research-based Articles on Mobile Learning
Chen, B., & Denoyelles, A. (2013, October 7). Exploring students' mobile learning practices in
higher education. EDUCAUSE Review. http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/exploringstudents-mobile-learning-practices-higher-education
Dahlstrom, E. & Bichsel, J. (2014). ECAR Study of Students and Information Technology.
http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/2014-student-and-faculty-technologyresearch-studies
Elavsky, C. M.; Mislan, C.; Elavsky, S. (2011). When talking less is more: exploring outcomes
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of Twitter usage in the large‐lecture hall. Learning, Media and Technology, 36 (3), 215233.
http://eric.ed.gov/?redir=http%3a%2f%2fwww.informaworld.com%2fopenurl%3fgenre
%3darticle%26id%3ddoi%3a10.1080%2f17439884.2010.549828
Koole, M. L. (2009). A model for framing mobile learning.
http://cguevara.commons.gc.cuny.edu/files/2009/09/A-Model-for-Framing-MobileLearning.pdf
Park, Y. (2011). A pedagogical framework for mobile learning: Categorizing educational
applications of mobile technologies into four types. http://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ920735
Stansbury, M. (2014, June 24). 5 critical tips for implementing mobile technology. eCampus
News. http://www.ecampusnews.com/top-news/tips-mobile-technology-389/
Books
Gardner, H. (2013). The app generation: How today’s youth navigate identity, intimacy, and
imagination in a digital world. Yale University Press.
Garrison, D.R. (2011). E-learning in the 21st century: A framework for research and practice.
New York: Routledge. goo.gl/ozRe8j
What do the members of this FLC have to say about Mobile Technologies
(opportunities, challenges, or other thoughts)?
Opportunities:
 Increased student engagement and learning;
 Learned with/from other members about all mobile platforms (Android, Chrome, iOS);
 Explored how mobile technologies might enhance teaching and learning in higher
education both formally and informally;
 Dedicated time to an important topic;
 Expanded professional network of mobile learning contacts through collaboration;
Challenges:
 Learning curve and finding time to test, practice, and use mobile applications;
 Can we expect students to at least own a smartphone?
Other thoughts:
 Would like to continue investigations of mobile learning activities.
 Some members expressed frustration that they could not think of mobile learning
opportunities for their courses.
What are the most significant accomplishments of this FLC?

Propagating Mobile Learning in the Classroom through a Faculty Learning Community
(2015, April 20). Webinar for the FACT2 Task Group on Mobile Technology in
Teaching and Learning. Presented by FLCmobile members Pam Neely, Ann GiralicoPearlman, Logan Rath, & Jie Zhang.
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Mobile Learning Plans for Higher Education. Browse this set of mobile learning plans
created by FLC members. Each plan describes a mobile learning activity implemented
in support of a course learning goal. Included in the set:
o Student Discussion Board using Padlet (Jie Zhang)
o Library Scavenger Hunt using QR codes (Logan Rath)
o Creating a K-12 Mobile Lesson (Ann Giralico Pearlman)
o Research Collaboration using Pinterest (P. Gibson Ralph)
o Brainstorming using Post It Plus (H. Trevor Johnson-Steigelman)
o Virtual Homework Help using Blackboard Collaborate (Pam Neely)

Propagating Mobile Learning in the Classroom through a Faculty Learning Community
(2015, May 28). Poster session for the Conference on Instruction and Technology
(SUNY Geneseo). Presented by: Pat Maxwell, Patti Follansbee, H. Trevor JohnsonSteigelman, Pam Neely, Ann Pearlman, P. Gibson Ralph, Logan Rath, Susan StitesDoe, & Jie Zhang.

TOEP Google+ Community Mobile Apps Badge(s) for completion of the Mobile Apps
Discovery Activity (2015, January 29).
Who at Brockport (either in or outside the FLC) can assist with Mobile Learning?

CELT offers a variety of services designed to support faculty desiring to improve or
expand their mobile learning skills. For more information, contact Instructional Design
Specialist Ann Giralico Pearlman at apearlma@brockport.edu

The ‘Not Just’ iPad Users Group meets monthly during the fall and spring semesters
as a forum for faculty and staff to learn and share how the iPad and other mobile
devices can be used for teaching, learning, and productivity. For more information,
contact Pat Maxwell at pmaxwell@brockport.edu

The Library, Information, & Technology Services (LITS) Department offers many
support options:
o Drake Library loans a variety of videoconference cameras, tablets and
accessories to faculty, staff, and students. Librarians are well prepared to
provide supporting research in mobile learning. For more information, go to:
http://library.brockport.edu/techtools
o The MoTek (Mobile Technologies) Team is a group of LITS staff dedicated to
enabling, supporting, and promoting mobile technology at The College.
o Brockport Learning Management System staff provide many Blackboard
workshops which address Blackboard mobile apps such as Bb Learn and Bb
Collaborate Mobile.
o Technology Support Services can assist with Wi-Fi access as well as refer
Help Desk inquiries to the appropriate support personnel.

Dr. Trevor Johnson-Steigelman provides small group and one-on-one training:
Coaches of Technology.