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Discover how Aberystwyth University is transforming learning experiences by embracing mobile technology. This initiative explores what students know about their mobile usage, including smartphone ownership and app utilization. Insights gathered through surveys reveal preferences and effective practices for mobile learning. With tools like Blackboard Mobile Learn and Qwizdom, students report increased convenience and reduced paper use. Join us to learn about strategies for becoming more mobile-friendly and optimizing engagement in digital learning environments.
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Making More Mobile Johanna Westwood & Kate Wright Information Services Aberystwyth University
What do you know about your students? Are you ready for mobile learning?
On any web-enabled device go to: http://qvr.qwizdom.com • Select I have a Session Key • Enter the code Q5VN94
Do you know how many of your students own smartphones? • Yes – we have reliable data on that • I could hazard a guess • No idea Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/beniciomurray/6111665326/ used under Creative Commons
Do you know the most commonly used type of smartphone used? • Yes – we have reliable data on that • I could hazard a guess • No idea Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/beniciomurray/6111665326/ used under Creative Commons
Do you know how many students use your wifi? • Yes – we have reliable data on that • I could hazard a guess • No idea Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/beniciomurray/6111665326/ used under Creative Commons
Do you know how your students use apps? • Yes – we have reliable data on that • I could hazard a guess • No idea Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/beniciomurray/6111665326/ used under Creative Commons
What we’ve learnt about our learners (and staff) What have we found out
Survey and Feedback:Blackboard Mobile Learn “I use my device a lot more….It’s been much better, as I don’t have to have a lot of paper with me.” “I liked the 'favourites'; which meant I could access the relevant modules for this semester.”
Survey and Feedback:Qwizdom - QVR “I would definitely use QVR again in the future” “The system is really simple to use. I can carry less handsets to the classes from now.”
What to do (and what not to do!) Recommendations
Some Things We Found Out • Who pays? • Becoming mobile-friendly • Pilot strategies
Find out more http://nexus.aber.ac.uk/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Making+More+Mobile bb-team@aber.ac.uk