Secondary+Applications

=**Secondary Applications**=

====When incorporated thoughtfully, mobile learning can have a significantly positive impact in the high school setting. Today’s phones can alert students to study, acts as a note-taking tool, allow for instant feedback and research, and record evidence of student learning (Nielsen, 2011). Below are some detailed examples of how to incorporate mobile technology into the high school environment.====

====** Research Tool ** - To create active learners, research is a vital skill (Engel & Green, 2011). Mobile devices provide learners access to the web at any time they want or need. Some helpful research apps include:====
 * Safari
 * World Map 2012
 * World Wiki
 * Wikipedia Mobile
 * Google+
 * dictionary.com

====** Audience Response System (ARS) ** - Using a mobile device as an ARS is one of the most common practices. ARS allows teachers to poll students on a particular topic, assess student understanding, provide immediate feedback and immediately address areas of learner weakness (Engel & Green, 2011). ARS also allows for **//backchannelling://** to hold conversations outside of the classroom. Examples of ARS apps include:====
 * ==== Socrative ====
 * ==== eClicker ====
 * ==== ClickerSchool ====
 * ==== ResponseWare ====
 * ==== iResponse ====
 * ==== SMART Response VE Interactive ====

====** Collaboration ** - Mobile devices allow for collaboration to be portable (Nielsen, 2011). Students are no longer restricted to the classroom as a means to work with their peers. Popular mobile collaboration tools and apps include:====

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 * ==== Word Press (Kidblog) ====
 * ==== Twitter ====
 * Skype
 * Doodle
 * Whiteboard
 * Evernote
 * Lino
 * Sticky Notes
 * SMART Notebook

====** Evidence Collection ** - Students can use mobile devices as cameras and video cameras to make artifacts of their learning. With the same technology, they can share their learning anytime, anywhere (Nielsen, 2011). A variety of options are available to learners to present their learning. Below are some of the most common tools and apps used in high school:====
 * ==== Educatreations ====
 * ==== Camera/Video Camera ====
 * ==== Flickr ====
 * ==== Slideshare ====
 * Voice Memos
 * VoiceThread
 * WordPress (Kidblog)
 * Quick Voice
 * Pinterest

These are but just a few mobile apps available the support teaching and learning. Below, are two videos on the //iSchool Initiative// in Utah. Founded by a high school student (Travis Allen, 17 Years Old), this initiative demonstrates where you could start with mobile learning.

iSchool Initiative: Kearns High School, Utah [|The iSchool Initiative]

[|Implementing iSchool]

Engel, G. & Green, T. (2011). Cell phones in the classroom: Are we dialing up disaster? //Techtrends: Linking Research & Practice To Improve Learning//, //55//(2), 39-45.