Lesson 10 Part 2: Learning with mobile devices: My perspectives

During Week 2 of our course, I wrote my definition of learning with mobile computers as:

Learners use mobile computers for formal and informal learning anywhere and anytime to:

  • self-direct their learning
  • participate actively and positively in the acquisition of knowledge and understanding
  • develop social interactions
  • develop 21st century skillsĀ  such as collaboration and communication

Now during Week 11, I have definitely expanded my understanding of learning with mobile computers to:

Learners use mobile computers for formal and informal learning anywhere and anytime to:

  • self-direct their learning in authentic, personally relevant context
  • participate actively in the acquisition of knowledge and understanding to make connections as consumers and producers in the online network
  • develop 21st century skills
  • cultivate interactive social collaboration and sharing environments
  • seamlessly switch between different contexts, such as between formal and informal environments and between individual and social learning
  • bridge learning in- and outside of the classrooms

One thought on “Lesson 10 Part 2: Learning with mobile devices: My perspectives

  1. Tony J.

    Hi Maura,

    I really like the idea of including the seamless switching between contexts and environments. Traditionally schools were viewed as not only a place for learning, but also a place for social learning. This still holds true today, but it can and should be extended to virtual settings as well. I will definitely keep this in mind as teach my students.

    Good luck with your project and the rest of your educational endeavors!

    Tony

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