Checkout my 3rd project on my webpage. There are 2 parts:
1. a Podcast of what I did
2. a PowerPoint of the pictures that were sent from different mobile devices
Special thanks to all those who participated in this project. You helped out tremendously :)
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Session 5
Wow...the future of mobile devices for learning is endless. After reading and hearing what Dr. Newberry had to say about the direction of technology, it makes me think of all the new gadgets that will be available in the next 20 years. It's amazing how much we already have and how quickly those devices boomed. I can't even imagine what they are thinking up next.
Some application that had to do with face recognition would be wonderful. There has been too many times where I beat around the bush, trying to figure out who they are. I think the next big step is to figure out how we can communicate globally, without it costing an arm and a leg. I would love to build better relationships with my family outside of the country, rather than through an e-mail or facebook. How cool would it be to somehow do some type of hologram, beaming from one place to another. We could be sitting and observing how classrooms in other countries are functioning. Sounds impossible...but who knows.
It's true that the prices are going to always be an issue, but they have been quite reasonable. The latest technology is going to be pricy the first time around, but after some time the prices will drop. Funny thing is by that time, something new will be out again. It's a neverending cycle of buying technology. We want the latest and greatest devices. But who can resist the idea of ubiquitous learning devices.
Well, I am finally a part of the mobile device world. I got my Blackberry, and communicating has been so convenient through all the different applications. I still have a lot to learn about it through SMEs and website help. Compared to the iPhone, I still like the iPhone better...maybe because I've actually been using my husband's iPhone longer than I've had this phone. Give me a few weeks and I'll be able to do a better comparison.
It's been fun learning about mobile devices with everyone. Be on the lookout for the next post on my 3rd project. I put this idea of mobile devices in education to a test...and it wasn't as easy as it seemed.
Enjoy the rest of your summer :)
Some application that had to do with face recognition would be wonderful. There has been too many times where I beat around the bush, trying to figure out who they are. I think the next big step is to figure out how we can communicate globally, without it costing an arm and a leg. I would love to build better relationships with my family outside of the country, rather than through an e-mail or facebook. How cool would it be to somehow do some type of hologram, beaming from one place to another. We could be sitting and observing how classrooms in other countries are functioning. Sounds impossible...but who knows.
It's true that the prices are going to always be an issue, but they have been quite reasonable. The latest technology is going to be pricy the first time around, but after some time the prices will drop. Funny thing is by that time, something new will be out again. It's a neverending cycle of buying technology. We want the latest and greatest devices. But who can resist the idea of ubiquitous learning devices.
Well, I am finally a part of the mobile device world. I got my Blackberry, and communicating has been so convenient through all the different applications. I still have a lot to learn about it through SMEs and website help. Compared to the iPhone, I still like the iPhone better...maybe because I've actually been using my husband's iPhone longer than I've had this phone. Give me a few weeks and I'll be able to do a better comparison.
It's been fun learning about mobile devices with everyone. Be on the lookout for the next post on my 3rd project. I put this idea of mobile devices in education to a test...and it wasn't as easy as it seemed.
Enjoy the rest of your summer :)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Session 4
Well, as of right now, I don't have the best mobile device to consume anything, so I use my husband's iPhone for now. Some of the major content I use on his phone is to read sport's news, movie listings, GPS, and games. I know, not the best applications to use for education. I haven't really created anything either. But, I do want to do reading passages through an enhanced podcast so students can practice at home or in the car.
I think I need to get a better mobile device first before I can really put things to work. I am getting the Blackberry Curve and will explore its potential features. I'll get back to you and share what I am using with that :)
I think I need to get a better mobile device first before I can really put things to work. I am getting the Blackberry Curve and will explore its potential features. I'll get back to you and share what I am using with that :)
Project 2 (podcast)
Check out our podcast discussing the pros and cons using handheld mobile devices. It is on my webpage. Click on the link below :)
http://web.me.com/heididacio/Instructional_Technology/ETEC_676D.html
http://web.me.com/heididacio/Instructional_Technology/ETEC_676D.html
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Annotated Bibliography
My annotated bibliography can be found on my website.
If anyone is still wanting to volunteer for my 3rd project, I will just need your cell phone number. E-mail me at dacioh@csusb.edu if you have any questions. Thanks :)
If anyone is still wanting to volunteer for my 3rd project, I will just need your cell phone number. E-mail me at dacioh@csusb.edu if you have any questions. Thanks :)
Friday, July 10, 2009
Project 3 Volunteers
ETEC 676D: looking for volunteers to participate in my 3rd project
I need volunteers to take pictures with their cell phones of different geometric shapes and send it to my e-mail. Then take a short online survey about the process. Here’s what you need to do…
• Send me an e-mail with your name and cell phone number.
• Be on the lookout for a text message (ETEC 676D will be the subject) of the assignment.
• Complete the assignment, by taking pictures with your cell phone and e-mailing it, and then take a survey online.
That’s about it. I will e-mail you the address for the survey.
Thanks so much and I hope you will be able to get a first hand experience of using mobile devices in education!
Heidi Dacio
dacioh@csusb.edu or heididacio@mac.com
I need volunteers to take pictures with their cell phones of different geometric shapes and send it to my e-mail. Then take a short online survey about the process. Here’s what you need to do…
• Send me an e-mail with your name and cell phone number.
• Be on the lookout for a text message (ETEC 676D will be the subject) of the assignment.
• Complete the assignment, by taking pictures with your cell phone and e-mailing it, and then take a survey online.
That’s about it. I will e-mail you the address for the survey.
Thanks so much and I hope you will be able to get a first hand experience of using mobile devices in education!
Heidi Dacio
dacioh@csusb.edu or heididacio@mac.com
Proposal for 3rd Project
Here is my proposal for my optional project. If you are interested in participating, I would deeply appreciate it. Be on the lookout for an e-mail and blog asking for volunteers.
http://web.me.com/heididacio/Instructional_Technology/ETEC_676D.html
http://web.me.com/heididacio/Instructional_Technology/ETEC_676D.html
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