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Exploring Mobile Learning with Blackboard at Irvine Valley College

Join Paul Tang, Alternate Media Specialist, as he presents an insightful session on Mobile Learning with Blackboard for distance education. This presentation covers what mobile devices are, the features of Blackboard Mobile Central, and Blackboard Mobile Learn. Discover how these applications enhance online learning experiences, including course access, campus information, and communication tools. Learn about various mobile devices, including iPads and smartphones, and how they support educational accessibility and engagement.

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Exploring Mobile Learning with Blackboard at Irvine Valley College

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  1. Irvine Valley College Mobile Learning WITH BLACKBOARD Presented by Paul Tang - Alternate Media Specialist

  2. Presentation Objectives • Mobile Learning with Blackboard in Distance Education • What are Mobile Devices? • What is Blackboard Mobile Central? • What is Blackboard Mobile Learn?

  3. Mobile Devices • What are mobile devices? • A handheld computing device typically having a display screen with touch input and/or miniature keyboard. • Blackboard Mobile app is available at no-cost. • Wi-Fi (free wireless) and 3G/4G Network (paid wireless)from Sprint Network • Android phones • BlackBerry phones • Wi-Fi (free wireless) • iPhone • iPod touch • iPad • Blackboard Mobile is available as an annual license from other carriers with 3G/4G Network.

  4. Mobile Devices • Apple iPad* and iPhone 4 Comparison • More memory 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB* vs.16 GB and 32 GB • Higher screen resolution 1024 x 768* vs. 960 x 640 • Larger keyboard* • Larger screen area 9.7* inches vs. 3.5 inches • No contract for cellular Internet Service* • Faster speed Fast 1 GHz processor (both) iPad iPhone 4

  5. Mobile Devices • Apple iPad* and Windows Phone 7 Comparison • More memory 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB* vs. 8 GB and 16 GB • Higher screen resolution 1024 x 768* vs. 800 X 480 • Larger keyboard* • Larger screen area 9.7* inches vs. 3.8 inches • No contract for cellular Internet Service* • Faster speed Fast 1 GHz processor (both devices) • Larger quantity and better quality apps* iPad Windows Phone 7

  6. Mobile Devices • What’s an iPad? • Tablet computer developed by Apple • Released in April 2010 • Similar in functionality to the iPhone and iPod touch • Runs the same operating system (iPhone OS) and almost all of the same applications iPad Desktop

  7. Mobile Devices • What’s an iPad? • Portable • 9.5” L x 7.5” W x .05” D • Weighs 1.5 lbs • Versatile • Surf the Web • Receive and send e-mail • View Photos • View Videos • Read iBooks • Read periodicals Videos

  8. Mobile Devices • What’s an iPad? • Screen display • 9.7-inch LED backlit Multi-touch screen display • Interpret gestures conveyed by fingers • Flash memory from 16 to 64 gigabytes (GB) i Books

  9. Mobile Devices • iWorks (MS Office) on the iPad • Pages (Word) • Numbers (Excel) • Keynote (PowerPoint) Apple’s iPad Pages

  10. Mobile Devices • What Accessibility Featuresare built into the iPad? • VoiceOver (screen reader) • Zoom (5X magnification) • White on black (contrast) • Mono audio (L or R ear) • Speak auto-text (speaksauto corrections) • Open and closed caption • Demo of Accessibility Features News

  11. Mobile Central • What is Blackboard Mobile Central? • Suite of applications that bring the campus experience to the mobile device in an institution-branded application • App customizable by SOCCCDfor Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College • Class Schedule • Campus Map • Campus Directory • Campus News Blackboard Mobile Central

  12. Mobile Learn • What is Blackboard Mobile Learn? • An app that brings the classroom experience and learning content to the mobile environment • Blackboard Mobile Learn app downloaded free from iTunes to the iPad Blackboard Mobile Learn on Apple’s iPad

  13. Mobile Learn • Blackboard Mobile Learn app provides access to: • Announcements • Course Information • Syllabus • Assignments • Discussion Boards • Course Documents • Grades • Roster • Blackboard Mobile Learn Blackboard Mobile Learn on Apple’s iPad

  14. Summary • Mobile Devices • Provides access to distance learning, the Web, Internet videos, e-mail and more. • Blackboard Mobile Central • Delivers a “mobile campus experience” including class schedule, campus directory, campus map, and campus news. • Blackboard Mobile Learn • Brings the classroom experience and learning content to the mobile environment.

  15. DSPS Program • For additional information, visit our DSPS Web site • http://www.ivc.edu/dsps

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