1:1 Mobile Learning can be used in classroom to help students grow and learn in an engaging and meaningful way. In the class Education Technology and Design, instructional coaches from the Cedar Falls Community School District came to share some different ways to incorporate technology in the classroom. Here, I will describe two of my favorite activities and why mobile 1:1 learning can be so beneficial to students.
The first activity that I really found to be fun and engaging is the Coding Caterpillar. This technology tool is great for preschoolers to start to learn coding. This tool allows students to use their hands to think about different ways to make the caterpillar move from one place to another. I really liked this tool because students are able to make mistakes and then think about what they can do to to make a better solution. Coding Caterpillar teaches hands-on learning and critical thinking to let students practice creating solutions.
I also found the virtual reality headset to be engaging and informative. Students can place the headset as goggles and explore the world around them through great visuals. The teacher can chose to have control of the images used, and teachers can actually point out specific places on the image. For example, I was able to experience a "Under the Sea" virtual reality, and the teacher pointed out coral reefs using arrows. Even though students would have the individual device, they would be able to see the same thing. The headset allows students to "travel" and see the world around them all while
in the classroom! For more information on the benefits of using virtual reality in the classroom, check out this link from Tech Thought.
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| Image Source: Andri Koolme, Virtual Reality |
As schools move to become 1-1 learning, it is important to keep track of the technology tools that can be used to really enhance the classroom environment and create meaningful, engaging learning. Coding Caterpillars and Virtual Reality Headsets are two ways to do just that!
