Mobile Technologies and Mobile Learning: How has the use of tablets innovated learning within Secondary School classrooms?

By J. Seif

Key Points From Chapter

1. Within a Secondary School educational setting, tablets are used to,
   - facilitate direct communication between student-teacher and/or student-student,
   - create learner-centred knowledge construction,
   - provide students with a variety of Apps that stimulate creativity and innovation and,
   - provide students with differentiated learning experiences.
   
2. The potential positive impact that tablets have on learning requires that students and teachers have some operational and technological knowledge to implement and use the device to its full potential (Winstead, 2017)
   
3. Mobile learning is achievable when mobile devices are used in authentic contexts using technology that has been integrated in meaningful ways that promotes the development of knowledge and the sharing of ideas.
   
4. Tablet usage within Secondary Schools has the potential to prepare students for the rapidly developing world.
   
5. Teachers require the time and supports to research, find and adapt teaching materials.

References:

Seif, Jennifer, (2019). Mobile Technologies and Mobile Learning: How has the use of tablets innovated learning within Secondary School classrooms?. In Power, R. (ed), Technology and the Curriculum: Summer 2019. [e-Book]. Lethbridge, AB, Canada: Power Learning Solutions. Retrieved from http://techandcurr2019.pressbooks.com/chapter/mobile-innovation/

Tkach, R. (2017). Use of Tablets to Support Students’ 21st Century Skills: A Look Behind the Screen at Knowledge Construction, Collaboration, and Skilled Communication in Language Arts and Science (Master's thesis, Brock University, 2017) (pp. 1-202). St. Catherines: Faculty of Education, Brock University. Retrieved from http://dr.library.brocku.ca/handle/10464/12997?show=full

Winstead, S. (2017, September 27). 10 Advantages of Using Tablets in the Classroom Environment. Retrieved from https://myelearningworld.com/10-benefits-of-tablets-in-the-classroom/