Sunday, May 2, 2010

Mobile Technology

I can just imagine the possibilities of utilizing mobile technologies for our classes. As a matter of fact, I'm writing this on my Blackberry right now. No disrespect to the mother to be, but I'm at a co-ed baby shower thinking about how to improve teaching, and Whamo! I'm blogging instead of playing baby shower games. What if our students could respond to journal prompts on a blog or check homework assignments from their phones?
Who can expand on this idea? Let's get some ideas going.
Michael
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4 comments:

  1. RandyMay 3, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    This is doable and desirable. Our challenge is maintaining access for all of those who may not have the mobile resources of others. There are also charges associated with sending text messages and with data over cell phones, so we should be careful, but should move ahead with a trailblazing spirit.

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  2. Michael WickertMay 3, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I agree that access and cost can definitely be an issue, but it can also be an interesting option for some. I tossed the idea out to my English 114 students today and got a mixed response, partially for the reasons you mention above. Rob Shaffer in Reading is using Wifitti in his classes, and his students like it. At least we are beginning to explore the possibilities; and it only makes sense that some applications will be more suited for teaching and learning than others. Thanks for your comments. I hope more people chime in.
    Michael

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  3. bayanprofessorMay 5, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Inside Higher Ed had an interesting article about social media: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/05/04/socialmedia

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  4. Michael WickertMay 6, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Thanks. I have never been a teacher who uses a lot of technology, but the possibilities for this are very exciting. Many of us are teachers 24 hours a day, so being able to access classes to post assignments, start discussions, or answer student concerns might be a great tool. Of course, it can also be burdensome, but it seems that instructors can figure out how to make it work on an individual basis. As the science fiction becomes reality our whole way of teaching and learning will change, it is up to us to navigate how we change.

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