This article reviews recent research initiatives and studies that have set out to assess the impact of the iPad on teaching and learning.
Taking the iPad’s Measure
13 September 2012
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Posted by Oscar Retterer
UC San Diego Tech Center Aims to Further Understanding of Mobile Learning
12 July 2012The university’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences recently announced the creation of a Mobile Technology Learning Center to provide research-based answers to questions surrounding mobile technology and learning. Also, this fall, the university will offer educators and administrators the first accredited certificate in mobile technology tools, teaching, and metrics.
[Source: Campus Technology]
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Posted by Oscar Retterer
Apple Releases Standalone Podcasts App
9 July 2012Apple quietly introduced its own Podcasts app recently. Simply titled “Podcasts,” the new app for iOS touts itself as the “easiest way to discover, subscribe to and play your favorite podcasts.”
[Source: Wired]
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Posted by Oscar Retterer
Seton Hall Giving Smartphones to All Incoming Students
18 June 2012All 1,400 members of Seton Hall’s incoming class are getting new smartphones and free cell phone plans when they arrive at the Catholic university for orientation this summer. The school will use a data-gathering feature on the Nokia phones to survey students about how they are using the device in and out of the classroom.
[Source: nj.com]
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Posted by Oscar Retterer
2012 NITLE Symposium: Inventing the Future
7 June 2012The proceedings for the 2012 NITLE Symposium, “Inventing the Future: Innovative Models and Practices in Liberal Education,” are now available online. Focused on innovations at the intersection of liberal education, inquiry, and information technology, this conference addresses a range of topics, including digital humanities, collaboration, liberal arts online, and new learning resources.
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Posted by Oscar Retterer
Are universities reluctant to use iTunes U?
7 June 2012Many of us remember Steve Jobs and his wish to ‘revolutionize education’, but how many universities and colleges are taking advantage of the learning-based tools Apple has provided?
Created in 2007, iTunes U is advertised by Apple as a service that can be used to design and distribute courses that go beyond traditional print media. Designed to appeal to educators, the platform can be used to create interactive learning material for students at university, college or K-12 level.
According to Apple, there have been over 700 million downloads to date of iTunes U. However, are there many colleges and universities who have made the transition from their own platforms to the modern service on offer?
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Posted by Charles Wachira
Reflection.app – AirPlay mirroring to your Mac or PC, wirelessly.
6 June 2012AirPlay mirror your iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or the new iPad to any Mac, wirelessly.
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Posted by Teb Locke
The Mobile Campus: Ohio State announces plan to transform teaching, learning, and research
24 May 2012The Ohio State University has announced a plan to build an innovative, forward-looking learning environment that will enhance teaching and student learning. The plan, called Digital First, will expand classroom technology, foster a 21st century mobile learning environment with technology including iPads, and enhance digital learning content through tools such as iTunes U and iBooks Author.
[Source: OSU News Room]
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Posted by Oscar Retterer
20 Surprising Stats About Technology Use in College
24 May 2012This infographic shares findings from a variety of recent studies on technology use by college students.
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ELI Brief on iPad Usage
4 May 2012Review findings from three Indiana University faculty learning communities that spent a year studying the effectiveness of iPads for teaching and learning.
[Source: EDUCAUSE]
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