Sustainability and Funding for
Mobile Learning Programs in US
Shawn Gross
Project Director, Project K-Nect
Managing Director, Digital Millennial Consulting
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Mobile Learning and Me
Project K-Nect is a fully integrated mobile learning system optimized for K-12. K-Nect has been independently
tested to show a positive correlation with utilization and increases in student achievement. The system is
comprised of the following functional capabilities:
• Social Networking enables students to communicate asynchronously or synchronously. Students have access to a closed instant
messaging system and blogs. The social networking system empowers students to solicit help from other peers regardless of the time
of day or location.
• Integrated Curriculum developed through partnerships with Florida State University and Math Forum with special focus placed on
Algebra and Geometry. The system will support all subject areas but will require the integration of 3 rd party content for nonmathematics content.
• Assessment and Reporting empowers teachers to track all usage data on the device. Furthermore, the assessment system enables
teachers to track proficiency in real time utilizing existing assessment items or creating their own.
• Content Creation Tools enable students to create shareable resources such as videos, PPT, pictures, and MP3 (audio tracks). These
tools empower students to achieve an individualized learning process both inside and outside the classroom.
• Student Monitoring Tools allow teachers to confirm that devices are being used for instructional purposes. Teachers can view student
devices in real-time and also enable and disable any feature set available on the mobile device (i.e,, camera, browser, instant
messaging)
• Clickr and Podcasting tools allow teachers to turn any mobile device into an interactive response system and record and archive
lectures or important lessons.
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What is Mobile Learning?
To enable learners to have access to their
instructional resources regardless of their
physical location or device.
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Policy Recommendations
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Sustainability of Mobile Learning Programs
Year 1 – 100 Devices
Year 2 – 100 Devices
Carrier Fees
1,500, 4%
Apps
25000, 34%
31,500, 43%
Mobile Device
Management S/W
450, 1%
2500, 6%
500, 1%
5,000, 7%
2000, 3%
5,000, 7%
Apps
5,000,
12%
Mobile Device
Management S/W
31,500, 76%
Staff Development
4500, 6%
Carrier Fees
Staff Development
Accessories
Accessories
Devices
Device Repair and
Replacement
Price Per Student Year 1 = $730
Price Per Student Year 2 = $414
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Sustainability of Mobile Learning Programs
Year 1 – 5000 Devices
Year 2 – 5000 Devices
Carrier Fees
Apps
1250000,
36%
1,574,550,
45%
Mobile Device
Management S/W
Staff Development
225000, 7%
65,000, 2%
15,000, 1% 22500, 1%
25000, 1%
250,000,
13%
125000,
6%
Carrier Fees
Apps
1,574,550,
78%
Mobile Device
Management S/W
Staff Development
Accessories
Accessories
Devices
Device Replacement and
Repair
250,000, 7%
100000, 3%
Price Per Student Year 1 = $693
Price Per Student Year 2 = $402
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Financial Approaches
BYOD
Institution Owned
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Funding Sources
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Local District Budget
State
Federal
Corporations/Foundations
Parents
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EDU 2011
• On September 28, 2010, as part of its Sixth Report and
Order, the Federal Communications Commission
announced the E-Rate Deployed Ubiquitously (EDU)
2011 Pilot Program to explore the merits and
challenges of wireless off-premises connectivity
services for mobile learning devices
• The goal is to help the Commission determine whether
and how those services should ultimately be eligible
for E-Rate support--a program funded through the
Universal Service Fund which provides discounts to
assist most schools and libraries in the United States as
they obtain affordable telecommunications and
Internet access.
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EDU 2011
• Twenty pioneering, interactive projects for
schools and libraries across 14 states were
funded with a little less than $10 million
dollars to implement the Learning-on-the-Go
(LOGO) wireless pilot program
• Public reports concerning outcomes will be
available in October 2012 and April 2013.
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EDU 2011 Recipients
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Aurora Public Schools (Aurora, CO)
Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter
(Philadelphia, PA)
City School District of New Rochelle (New
Rochelle, NY)
Clay Hill Elementary School (Jacksonville, FL)
Foxfire Center for Student Success
(Zanesville, OH)
Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative
Educational Services (Watkins Glen, NY)
Haralson County Board of Education
(Buchanan, GA)
Katy Independent School District (Katy, TX)
Michigan Technical Academy (Redford, MI)
Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors, Inc.
(Butler, OH)
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Onslow County Schools (Jacksonville, NC)
Orleans Parish School Board (New Orleans,
LA)
Piedmont City School District (Piedmont, AL)
Riverside Unified School District (Riverside,
CA)
Roy Municipal Schools (Roy, NM)
San Diego Unified School District (San Diego,
CA)
Sioux City Community School District (Sioux
City, IA)
Southern Tier Library System (Painted Post,
NY)
Summit Academy Community School for
Alternative Learners (Canton, OH)
Westwood Community Schools (Dearborn
Heights, MI)
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LOGO – Learning on the go
• University of San Diego and San Diego County Office
of Education have partnered to aggregate data
collected from 20 recipients in order to produce a
final report that will be submitted to the Commission
and public.
• University of San Diego is leveraging their newly
formed Mobile Technology Learning Center
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E-Rate Demand % Change
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FY 2012
FY 2011
FY 2010
FY 2009
FY 2008
$ 5,236,939,650 21.5%
$ 4,309,942,527 10.1%
$ 3,915,889,487 -1.8%
$ 3,986,033,329 -7.5%
$ 4,307,572,380 16.8%
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Policy Recommendations
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URL References
• Project K-Nect Research Report http://www.tomorrow.org/research/ProjectKnect.html
• USD Mobile Technology Learning Center http://www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers/mtlc/
• FCC Edu 2011
Programhttp://www.fcc.gov/document/wirelinecompetition-bureau-announces-selected-applications-erate-deployed-ubiquitously-ed
• LOGO Program Site - http://logosummit.sdcoe.net/
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Contact Details
Shawn Gross
Mobile: 202-215-7448
Skype ID: Shawn Gross
Twitter: #knected
Email: shawngross@projectknect.org
http://www.projectknect.org
http://projectknect.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalMillennial
http://www.slideshare.net/sgrossusa