Introduction: Welcome to Introduction to Mobile Learning PD.

The aim of this course is to

explore and experience, in first-hand, the powerful potential of a mobile learning environment.
This course provides an overview of research regarding mobile learning, the trends, instructional
design strategies for professional development as well as curriculum integration and other
training contexts. In this course, we blend the theory and practice of mobile learning tools. This
course lays out a firm foundation for mobile learning practitioners and enthusiasts to create,
develop and implement mobile learning.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learners will evaluate the powerful potential of mobile learning in education by
analyzing the existing research on mobile learning and its challenges.
2. Learners will analyze the applicability and effectiveness of the existing solutions,
strategies, and technologies of mobile learning on students own environments or other
case studies.
3. Learners will identify the educational contexts for which mobile earning approach and
strategies can be more appropriate.
4. Learners will develop the best strategies in integrating the teaching theories and existing
learning and at the same time recognizing the nuances surrounding pedagogical issues of
mobile learning.
5. Learners will analyze the ethical implications surrounding the design and curriculum
integration of mobile learning.
6. Learners will synthesize different varieties of instructional design models and they will
also describe their applicability in mobile learning design platform.
7. Learners will discuss common criticism and controversies surrounding the adaptation of
mobile learning.
Desired results:
1. Learners will be able to understand basic concepts of mobile learning and the current
trends in education.
2. Learners will be able to choose and use the best applications that will suit their learning
activities while at the same time following best practices.
3. Learners will improve their digital skills and competencies and they will be able to
collaborate with others by using mobile learning platforms.

4. Learners will be able to have continuous access to primary mobile earning resources
5. Learners will design their learning assessment activities using mobile technologies.

Audience: This course is meant for teachers and instructors, at my school who may or may not
have an insight about mobile learning.
Materials:

Ally, M. (Ed.) (2009). Mobile learning transforming the delivery of education and
training. Athabasca University Press.

Ally, M. & Tsinakos, A. (2014). Perspectives on open and distance learning: Increasing
access through mobile learning. Commonwealth of Learning.

Tsinakos, A., & Ally, M. (Eds.) (2013). Global mobile learning implementations and
trends

This course will also include videos and readings which will be provided every week.
Week One:
Required Readings

Ch. 1 6: Ally, M. (Ed.) (2009). Mobile learning transforming the delivery of education
and training. Athabasca University Press.

Case Study Report Ottawa Catholic School Board Leading and learning for innovation: A
Framework for District-Wide Change

Mobile Teaching and Learning in the Classroom and Online: Case Studies in K-12

Videos

A Brief Overview of 4 Learning Theories

What Blended Learning Looks Like in the Classroom

Blending technology and classroom learning: Jessie Woolley-Wilson at TEDxRainier
Discussion: Trends and concepts on mobile learning

Assignment 1: A short paper (2000 words) discussing and critically evaluating the benefits and
challenges surrounding the adoption of mobile learning in an online classroom or blended
learning educational context.
Week Two:
Required Readings
Ch. 7 9: Ally, M. (Ed.) (2009). Mobile learning transforming the delivery of education
and training. Athabasca University Press.
Supplemental Readings

Mary Meekers Essential 2016 Internet Trends Report

NMC Horizon Report appropriate to learners interests and organization

ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2016

Videos

Bring on the Learning Revolution! | Ken Robinson | TED Talks

Discussion: Mobile devices in classrooms

Assignment 2: A short paper (1500 words) as a learner, identify a course that you think would
benefit from the inclusion of mobile learning approaches and strategies, explain why.
Week Three
Required Readings

Ch. 10 13: Ally, M. (Ed.) (2009). Mobile learning transforming the delivery
of education and training. Athabasca University Press.

Supplemental Readings

The 25 Most Used Mobile Apps in Education

20 Awesome BYOD and Mobile Learning Apps

Framework for 21st Century Learning

Videos:

What 60 Schools Can Tell Us About Teaching 21st Century Skills: Grant Lichtman at
TEDxDenverTeachers

Discussion: Learning in the 21st century

Assignment 3: Write a proposal to modify the course identified in Assignment 2 which was
posted for peer feedback.
Week 4:
Require Readings
Ch. 14 18: Ally, M. (Ed.) (2009). Mobile learning transforming the delivery
of education and training. Athabasca University Press.
Supplemental readings

The Top Content Curation Tools: 50 Killer Tools For Discovering, Sharing, and
Scheduling The Best Content

4 Great Digital Curation Tools Created by Teachers for Teachers

The pedagogy of reflection: considering e-portfolios

Why Teachers and Students Should Blog

Find your Digital Space

Discussion: Collaboration and communication using mobile learning platforms

Assignment 4: Reflection on mobile learning and its impact on collaboration and
communication.
Outline: Introduction to Mobile Learning PD
Learning Goals
Foundational:
Learners will evaluate the
powerful potential of mobile
learning in education by
analyzing the existing
research on mobile learning
and its challenges.
Learners will analyze the
applicability and effectiveness
of the existing solutions,
strategies, and technologies of
mobile learning on students
own environments or other
case studies.

Learning Activities
Review existing data
regarding current trends in
mobile learning in education.
Review online articles, videos
and other resources that
discuss mobile applications,
terminologies and definitions.

Assessment Activities
Online discussion post
Reflection of mobile learning
and its current trends

Application:
Learners will synthesize
different varieties of
instructional design models
and they will also describe
their applicability in mobile
learning design platform.
Learners will discuss common
criticism and controversies
surrounding the adaptation of
mobile learning.

Go through the course

readings on mobile devices,
applications and how to
choose the one that best suits
the learning activities.

Online discussion post

Applying set best practices
Outline of learning objectives
and activities

Develop best practices for

using mobile learning.
Develop a list of
issues/controversies related to
adoption of mobile learning.

Integration:
Learners will be able to have
continuous access to primary
mobile learning resources.

Design learning assessment

activities using mobile
technologies.

Online discussion post

Human Dimension/ Caring:

Learners will develop the best
strategies in integrating the
teaching theories and existing
learning and at the same time
recognizing the nuances
surrounding pedagogical
issues of mobile learning.

Review current resources;

articles, journal and video
sources about digital literacy
and how mobile learning
impacts communication and
collaboration

Online discussion post

Share digital information so

that every learner gets a
chance to access resources for
mobile learning.

Online discussion post

Assessment activities

Reflection on digital literacy

and its impact on
collaboration and
communication

Learners will analyze the

ethical implications
surrounding the design and
curriculum integration of
mobile learning.
Learning How to Learn:
Learners will come up with a
reliable base for primary
resources that will help them
to learn using mobile
technology.

Digital resources with curated

content (such as SlideShare,
ePortfolio, Pinterest, etc.)