He moves away from the main trend of depicting mLearning as successful simply because it brings education to people that did not use technology for education before and of the main narrative that mLearning is a sure benefit. How can we move ahead getting all the major, willing stakeholders around an ethical educational project development table? It is a fact that at the moment there are no reasonable alternatives (no secure buildings for computes, no reliable connectivity/electricity…), so mobiles seem to be successful for education. But what are they buying into? MORE >>

He got me onto two great books: one by Gayle Moller : awakening the sleeping giant. great book on helping teachers to develop as leaders. For anyone looking for new group engaging formats, this is a book to read. Aaron recently set up an interdisciplinary unconference to probe into the depths of educational reform necessities and future affordances. He used part of the gamestorming book, but completely fitted the formats for that unconference's, specific learning purposes (genius!). iPad tool called. Live from the Learning Solutions magazine conference. MORE >>

In discussing the use of mobile devices, it is easy to forget that the educational and productive power of mobile devices comes through the integration of the devices with other tools. The mobile device, after all, is a hardware tool that makes certain tasks possible but the actualization of those tasks ultimately depends on the use of software or web tools. Differentiating reading activities by allowing students to listen to audio books. realize that when I make reference to apps, it tends to imply the use of an iPhone or iPod Touch. MORE >>

Coming out this June, my new book for parents " Help Your Child Learn with Cell Phones "! This book is for parents, grandparents, and educators who are interested in helping their children learn how to use their cell phone as a productive tool for learning. The book is published by the leader in education technology ISTE. The book is an easy read with many examples of activities. You can pre-order your book today at ISTE. They are all educational, and they can all be done on a cell phone! She points out the best free web 2.0 MORE >>

innovating education Front Page My Projects About me Conference notes 2009: A year in review December 9, 2009 · 1 Comment What did I do in 2009 as the fellow for 21st Century Learning at the Shuttleworth Foundation ? Mobiles are driving a “ social revolution “ Most of the time mobile phones are used outside of the educational sphere. Mobile phones are incredibly powerful — arguably more disruptive than PCs as tools for learning. ve written a paper and book chapter related to mlearning. 51% of households don’t have any leisure books! MORE >>