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=[|Mobile Learning]= I, like most teachers, have control issues. We are used to being the center of instructional strategies in our classrooms. If I saw a student using her cellphone, I would immediately ask that it be shut off, or if that didn't work, it would be confiscated. However, realistically, if the students are using them as much as possible, why not use the phone as an instructional tool. Almost everybody carries a phone with them, so access to assignments, cooperative projects, comments on student writing, and global communication is always available. Mobility separates desktop computing/e-learning from mobile learning.Of course, the professionally trained teacher would know the difference between using socialization on a phone from using the phone for learning. This would mean turning off texting and calling while using the phone in the classroom. Since most phones have wireless capabilities, the phone is a mini-internet portal 24/7.Choices in mobile devices would provide text, audio, and video of instructional strategies. Both teachers and students could be the moderators of the lessons. The hardware could be used for quizzes, surveys, and writing assignments. Teachers could make instant comments and lesson changes. The only negative that sometimes bothers me is the pace. It is very quick. Teachers, parents, and administration should work together to make sure that positive educational partnerships are utilized to use mobile learning for its intention-learning. Of course, the assessment is a final clue as to the success of the mobile learning environment. This will be ongoing and should be used to show improvement not just higher scores on standardized tests.

=[|One-to-One Learning]= I haven't had much experience with using technology apps that were not blocked, but giving students the opportunity to use laptops continuously seems promising. Teachers need to keep up and not be afraid of technology changes, including teaching styles from lecturer to nurturer. All students should have access to information at all times-teachers must build up their planning and leadership muscles to keep up. Technology has to been integrated successfully into most subject areas so integrating student computer use should be a given. Where do we get the money to subsidize one-to-one programs-leading to lifelong learning and citizenship. This document explains how states have had to address the serious decline in test scores and development of educational skills that can last a lifetime. This includes the one-to-one initiatives of student to technology. This initiative provides the equipment and software to inspire students to take ownership of their learning. Being able to access class assignments, online research information, discuss work with other students, and global collaboration helps prepare the students for citizenship and lifelong learning and work. Critical thinking skills will be improved working on problem based learning. Student learning is enhanced both in and outside of the classroom. Early comparisons have shown test score growth. I very much agree that such a plan depends on planning and leadership of the classroom teachers. There needs to be extensive professional development, planning for equipment maintenance, a security plan such as using lojack, and useage policies that the students and parents are aware of. A good place to get students started on effective technology use is the classroom. You wouldn't want to teach the students to use a tool, then not allow them to practice that tool at home, so the equipment needs to be shareable outside of school. There will be difficulties in initiating the one-to-one program as there have been with every other innovative instructional strategy. I very much agree with the articles view on teacher support; without it, the initiative will fail. A good start would be to visit schools who have had experience with the plan, already. Talking over successes and failures will help in designing an effective program. =[|My Second Google Self-Assessing Form Test]=

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=Distance Learning and Music Education= Keast, Dan A.(2009).A Constructivist Application for Online Learning in Music.Research and Issues in Music Education,7,1. =[|My First Prezi-Virtual World Articles]=

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