Conference at the TAM in Ain Shams University, organised by SPHERE and HERE Egypt

1. m-learning:
multiple learning affordances
Joan-Tomàs Pujolà
Ain Shams University, Thursday 25th of July 2019

2. content
⇲ defining mobile learning
⇲ 10 affordances for active learning in/outside class
⇲ planning m-learning tasks
⇲ conclusions

3. introduction

4. mobile learning
https://youtu.be/5eO-fTZnN80

5. mobile learning
Mobile learning involves the use of
mobile technology, either alone or in
combination with other information and
communication technology (ICT),to
enable learning anytime and anywhere.
Learning can unfold in a variety of ways:
people can use mobile devices to access
educational resources, connect with
others, or create content, both inside
and outside classrooms.
(UNESCO 2013, p.6)

6. affordance 1

7. Go to
PollEv.com/joantomaspuj240
easy to interact with learners

8. affordance 2

9. set up a clear BYOD
policy to give a
backbone-supporting
system for teachers
and students.
use of own devices

10. flexibility of operating systems
take into account the operating
systems that students use

11. Provision of electricity plugs
Flexible classroom furniture:
chairs & tables with wheels
Good wifi connection
...but a need to redesign learning spaces
Active Learning Classrooms (ACL)

12. affordance 3

13. built-in tools for language learning
Audio and video player
Voice recorder
Camera – photo & video
+
Apps

14. affordance 4

15. communication: instant messaging
• Messenger
• Whatsapp
• Telegram
• twitter

16. communication: videoconferencing
• FaceTime
• Skype
• Google Hangouts
• Instagram
• Instagram Direct
• Live video

17. affordance 5

18. diversity of apps
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2018/01/teachers-most-favourited-apps.html

19. types of mobile learning tools
• Educational apps
• eBooks
• Polling
• Multimedia recordings
• Digital storytelling
• QR codes
• Geosocial
• Scavenger Hunts
• Augmented Reality

20. affordance 6

21. flexibility for classroom management
QR Codes – TASK: What do they have in common?

22. affordance 7

23. video recording &editing
https://spark.adobe.com/
Journalism – news
Marketing
Language learning
Storytelling
History
Geography
etc.

24. affordance 8

25. social learning: video discussions

26. affordance 9

27. augmented reality
HP Reveal Studio Walkthrough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhbvMrHiDqY
https://youtu.be/_QyURoUkrYA

28. affordance 10

29. immediate assessment
• a gamified test– https://kahoot.it

30. planning

31. planning a mobile task: six factors to consider
time
place
¡ flexible
¡ bound
¡ Individual work
¡ group/pair work
grouping ¡a
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32. task typology
1. TB-PF-GW time-bound, place-flexible, group/pair work
2. TF-PF-GW time-flexible, place-flexible, group/pair work
3. TB-PB-GW time-bound, place-bound, group/pair work
4. TF-PB-GW time-flexible, place-bound, group/pair work
5. TB-PF-IW time-bound, place-flexible, individual work
6. TF-PF-IW time-flexible, place-flexible, individual work
7. TB-PB-IW time-bound, place-bound, individual work
8. TF-PB-IW time-flexible, place-bound, individual work
Palalas (2015)

33. conclusion: multiple affordances
1. easy to interact with students
2. use of own devices / flexibility of OS
3. use built-in tools for language learning
4. tools for digital communication
5. diversity of apps
6. flexibility of classroom management
7. possibilities for video recording & editing
8. social learning
9. augmented reality
10. flexible & immediate assessment

34. Thank you
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Joan-Tomàs Pujolà
jtpujola@ub.edu
Ain Shams University, Thursday 25th of July 2019