Posted by: Sarah
on May 20, 2011
Learning how to navigate the socially challenging world of high school can be stressful for autistic teenagers. Even with the support of teachers and parents, teenagers with an autism diagnosis struggle to complete basic tasks and learn social skills needed for success. What if an e-learning application for smart phones could assist these teenagers through various social situations? According to the research of Peter Ohrstrom in his article Helping Autism-Diagnosed Teenagers Navigate and Develop Socially Using E-Learning Based upon Mobile Persuasion, Ohrstrom discusses the prototype of a mobile application that could be customized to help autistic teenagers in challenging situations.
Posted by: Sarah
on May 13, 2011
With the ubiquitous presence of the iPhone or Droid smart phones on college campuses, students carry around a potential learning tool. Smart phones can access the internet, a plethora of applications designed for education, but how can these devices change education? In 2008, Abilene Christian University wanted to see how smart phones could better education, and they provided students and faculty with iPhones or iPod Touches. According to an article in The Chronicle for Higher Education, several universities are developing applications for smart phones that would help students engage with the material, their professors, and each other.
Posted by: Sarah
on Mar 21, 2011
Since the revolution of the smartphone, college professors and students are discovering its power to aide classroom instruction. Professor D. Kirk Richardson of Virginia Commonwealth University enhanced his lecture on Edgar Allan Poe by using his smartphone to access documents, pictures, and other pertinent materials. According to an article in The Washington Post, smartphones help connect college professors and students outside the classroom and provide instant access to information for class discussions.
Posted by: Sarah
on Mar 18, 2011
Tech company 2tor, an online education provider, wants to raise the standards for online education. John Katzman, founder of 2tor and the Princeton Review, believes online education can be the impetus for real change in higher education. According to an article in Tech Crunch, Katzman's new company 2tor will focus on making online education as a natural extension from the traditional classroom.
Posted by: Sarah
on Mar 3, 2011
In a recent press conference, Steve Jobs unveiled the latest version of Apple's iPad. The iPad 2 will include more applications for enhancing academic achievement. According to an article in The Huffington Post, Apple's iPad 2 has the potential to revolutionize the educational technology market for the better. The iPad 2 could help create learning communities outside of the classroom, place cutting-edge technology in the hands of poorer students, and offer competition for the traditional education companies.
Posted by: Sarah
on Feb 4, 2011
The results of the " 2010 Sloan Survey of Online Learning" showed that “5.6 million students” college and university students took an online course “during the Fall 2009.”Most those who took an online course were enrolled in a community college. Online classes have been steadily gaining in popularity especially at community colleges. In an article on the U.S. News University Directory, community colleges are offering more online classes to meet the growing demand.
Posted by: Anahid
on Jul 12, 2010
A telephone survey was conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International among 2,252 adults ages 18 and older. The survey showed a growth in the usage of mobile devices among adults since last year.
Posted by: Anahid
on May 7, 2010
MediaGlobal has reported that through the use of mobile phones, people in Africa have the opportunity to learn and expand their education. In most parts of Africa classroom education is not easily accessible, but technology is changing that through eLearning. Although laptops are still not very easy to acquire, mobile phones are and make it possible for such learning.
Posted by: Anahid
on May 3, 2010
Abilene Christian University just launched the Leadership of Digital Learning Program for K-12 leaders. Through the use of Apple's iPad, provided by the school, students who enroll in this 8-week program will be able to receive their course materials, textbooks, and learning modules digitally. To read more about this program that begins today, go here. To read more about this program that begins today, go here.
