Category: Teaching in the Land of BYOD

Here is the mind map from the CTLT session on Teaching in the Land of BYOD

You can click the mind map to see the full sized image and see the notes from the session.

In the days leading up to my session I found myself in other presentations, there with my own devices and keenly aware of how I was using them. Sometimes I was deeply engaged, taking notes, following references, looking up related ideas following flights of fancy across the web. Sometimes I was looking at my schedule to see what was coming up next. And there were other times where I just had to put down my devices and participate with others in a discussion or activity.

In those situations where I was passively receiving information and actively trying to interact with it my devices helped me to do that. I have probably always done this with pen and paper, and later laptops and tablets and in a pinch, my smartphone. In other situations where I was expected to actively contribute and even create content (especially with others) those personal devices were simply a hindrance.

Does this reflect the typical learner’s experience in my classes?

I’ve had several interesting conversations on this topic, and found some great material. The registration is full, but I’ve found out that there is physically room for many more in the facility so if you are interested, please come.

CTLT in 2013 on Thursday May 30th, 2013 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Introduction

How has teaching changed in the context of extremely portable devices like smart phones and tablets?

• How do you measure engagement?
• How can you teach in a room without walls?
• How can you leverage the technology?

For over thirty years I’ve worked on the premise that technology can be a great place to start a conversation. Let’s hope that this new trend is not the end of conversation. Please join us for a lively discussion of how this phenomenon is impacting you, your students, and your practice, with the view to coming up with practical ways to be part of this ever changing landscape.

Please add links to any material you feel is related to this discussion in the comments – Thanks!

Years ago I came to understand that people bring their world into a classroom. If they are tired or distracted, that comes with them too and sometimes, no matter what I do, people will nod off. I include in that concept the idea the people have wandered off, away from the moment in the classroom. People will succumb to whatever exigencies of life are a higher priority. I understand that. Still, at least in my situation, I think that most people have chosen to be in the room at that time, to participate in a face-to-face learning situation. And to do that they have physically extricated themselves from their day-to-day life to be there. I owe it to them to make it worthwhile.

I hope that you will explore this idea with me

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Join me at the 2013 CTLT Institute (Centre for Learning and Teaching Technology) on Thursday May 30th, 2013 12:00 – 1:00 pm

How has teaching changed in the context of extremely portable devices like smart phones and tablets?

• How do you measure engagement?
• How can you teach in a room without walls?
• How can you leverage the technology?

For over thirty years I’ve worked on the premise that technology can be a great place to start a conversation. Let’s hope that this new trend is not the end of conversation. Please join us for a lively discussion of how this phenomenon is impacting you, your students, and your practice, with the view to coming up with practical ways to be part of this ever changing landscape.

Please add links to any material you feel is related to this discussion in the comments – Thanks!