Book description
A fundamental revolution in higher education is being sparked by the
ubiquity of mobile devices used by students, faculty, and
administrators. The opportunity is ripe for institutions, instructors,
and instructional designers to take advantage of mobile technology to
enhance the learning experience. To do this, we need to understand the
power on tap, examine fundamental principles, review illustrative
examples, and ultimately think through ways to improve the learner experience.
The Mobile Academy contains theoretical and practical guidance
on the ways mobile devices can be used most effectively in higher
education. It is a guide for systematically integrating mobile devices
into courses and other academic and student support services in order
to facilitate learning outcomes and student success.
The book covers a wealth of topics, including the use of text
messages, mobile web, e-books, and mobile apps, as applied to:
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Administration: How mobile devices can be used to enhance
enrollment, registration, alert messaging, surveys, and more
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Classroom Content: Suggestions for using mobile devices
audio, video, documents, and other content
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Assessment: Guidance for applying mobile technology to
portfolios, quizzes, simulations, and more
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Communication: Guidance on the various mobile communication
options and social networks used for student-teacher interactions
and social activities that foster learning
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The Future: Covers the next wave of mobile learning
including virtual field trips, augmented reality, alternate
reality games, and more.
Clark N. Quinn is a recognized leader in learning
technology strategy and the executive director of Quinnovation, an
independent consultancy focusing on organizational learning strategy
and the design of learning technology solutions. He is the author of
numerous books including
Designing mLearning: Tapping into the
Mobile Revolution for Organizational Performance and
Engaging
Learning: Designing e-Learning Simulation Games, both from
Pfeiffer.
