ONeill_ED 810 Module 7 Discussion Post

According to Chapter One of Mobile Learning and Figure 1.2 (McQuiggan et al., p. 9), what are some benefits to mobile learning? (Select all that apply)

• Ability to learn anywhere & on the go

• Motivating and engaging for students

• Differentiated access to devices and the Internet

• Allows for personalized learning

• Relatively affordable

In the article, Redefining Technology in Libraries and Schools (Jacobs-Israel, M., & Moorefield-Lang, H, 2013) and Chapter 3 of Mobile Learning (McQuiggan et al., 2015), the SAMR model is discussed (2013). How might the SAMR model be helpful to teachers who are planning and using technology in the classroom? Select all that apply.

• It allows teachers to help scaffold skills to take students through various levels of technology and application.

• When teachers use the SAMR model to guide technology integration, the variety of activities keeps lessons from becoming stale.

• Students can become creators of their own knowledge as learning is redefined through the use of apps to perform new tasks.

• The SAMR model provides an innovative list of apps and websites that teachers can use to increase students' level of higher order thinking skills.

McQuiggan et. al in Chapter 4 of Mobile Learning state that integration of mobile devices does not simply mean retrofitting existing lessons, by substituting technology for worksheets for instance, but means 'creating innovating lessons that would otherwise be impossible without mobile devices' (2015).

True or False?

• True

• False

Chapter 5 of Mobile Learning says that the most desirable skills of today's workforce are critical thinking, complex problem solving, social skills, ability to follow instructions, active listening skills, and proficiency with computers and electronics (McQuiggan et al., 2015).

True or False?

• True

• False

In Chapter 5 of Mobile Learning, learner creativity is discussed as productive, novel ideas or behaviors. The creative process includes content knowledge, background information, problem solving and critical thinking skills, and motivation (McQuiggan et al., 2015).

True or False?

• True

• False

Author Saomya Saxena of How Can Technology Enhance Student Creativity? states that all children are born with the innate ability to be creative yet that ability lies dormant within some (2013). According to the article, teachers must use technology tools to trigger __________ skills.

Fill in the blank. Watch spelling.

According to Chapter 5 of Mobile Learning, creativity, communication, collaboration,and critical thinking are important skills to support so students engage in deeper learning (McQuiggan et al., 2015). Why are developing critical thinking skills through the careful use of technology so important, according to the authors of Mobile Learning?

Critical thinking skills help students.....(select all that make sense.)

• Solve problems, make inferences, and use evidence to inform judgements.

• Analyze information to help determine fact from opinion, compare perspectives, and develop personal arguments.

• Translate thoughts into words, deconstruct complex information, and make inferences.

• Gather evidence, evaluate source credibility, and use information.

According to Siegle's article (2015) on QR codes, there are numerous benefits to using QR codes in the classroom. Share what you feel are the top 3 reasons someone might use QR codes to support student learning. Choose one of these benefits to further explain in detail.

Explain the difference between formal and informal learning. Talk about the behaviors teachers want students to be able to engage in outside of the school setting and detail how they might bridge the gap between formal and informal learning. Refer to Chapter 12 of Mobile Learning.

What is digital citizenship and why is it a necessity for classroom teachers to explicitly teach digital citizenship embedded within their content areas? What are some specific ways that you can teach digital citizenship in your content area or grade level? Be specific: take a current lesson and explain how it could be modified to include digital citizenship ideas.