[Asis-l] Emerging Mobile Technologies for K-12 Classrooms Chat | September 3 2009 | 11 AM Eastern |

[gerrymck]

Colleagues/

A Free Chat On A Major Initiative !

 /Gerry

Because of their low cost and ubiquity, an increasing number of
educators are considering the use of mobile devices, such as
cellphones, netbooks, GPS systems, digital recorders, and MP3 players,
in the classroom.

 When harnessed properly, supporters say, these devices can open up
new educational opportunities for students. But some critics feel such
devices are more of a distraction or annoyance than a learning tool.

 Our guests will discuss which mobile technologies are best for the
classroom, when they should or should not be used, and which emerging
mobile technologies will have a significant impact on K-12 education.

Guests >

 Shawn Gross, the project director for Project K-Nect, an initiative
that aims to help at-risk students increase their math skills through
smartphones

 Judy Brown, a mobile learning analyst and the curator of
mLearnopedia.com, a Web site of resources for educational mobile
technologies

 Katie Ash, staff writer, Education Week and Digital Directions, will
moderate this chat.

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 /Gerry

Gerry McKiernan
Associate Professor
Science and Technology Librarian
Iowa State University Library
Ames IA 50011

gerrymck at iastate.edu


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