[publication] Mobile Learning and STEM – First Experiences in a Public Secondary High School in Ghana #mlearning

Our contribution to the book „Mobile Learning and STEM: Case Studies in Practice“ titled „Mobile Learning and STEM – First Experiences in a Public Secondary High School in Ghana“ got published.
Abstract:

The publication provides preliminary findings of an interdisciplinary project, where working in teacher-student teams was experienced as a solution to exploit the capacity of mobile devices for learning in combination with launching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) interventions in order to enrich activities in learning and teaching. In three workshops it was investigated how mobile devices can trigger creativity and initiate shifts in education-practice at a Secondary High School in Ghana. Teacher-student collaboration was identified as stimulation for content development and tackling cross-disciplinary learning activities.

[Draft version at ResearchGate]

Reference: Grimus, M., Ebner, M. (2016) Mobile Learning and STEM – First Experiences in a Senior High School in Ghana. In: Mobile Learning and STEM: Case Studies in Practice. Crompton, H, Traxler, J. (ed.) Routledge. pp. 1-16

[master] Usability Benchmark und Aktivitäts-Analyse mit Eye Tracking von Mobile Augmented Reality unterstützten Ernährungsempfehlungen

Verena Rexeis hat erfolgreich ihre Diplomarbeit über „Usability Benchmark und Aktivitäts-Analyse mit Eye Tracking von Mobile Augmented Reality unterstützten Ernährungsempfehlungen“ abgeschlossen und hier ist noch ihre Diplomarbeitspräsentation:

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[app] Multiplikationstrainer #app #LearningAnalytics

MultiplikationstrainerDer Mulitplikationstrainer, Teil unseres Learninglab , erhält nun auch eine iOS-App, die einerseits einen Trainingsmodus und andererseits eben den Übungsmodus implementiert hat.

Expand your multiplication skills.
You can start a short game over ten rounds or an online game.
If you reach enough points at the short game, you unlock the next level with higher complexity.
Or our Online-System creates your multiplications. The system enables you to see your calculations and errors online.
So you are able to analyze your errors and improve your skills.
If you play the online mode, you need an account from the learning lab of the TU Graz.

Um den Übungsmodus spielen zu können ist eine Registration bei https://schule.learninglab.tugraz.at notwendig.

[Link zur App]

[publication] A Contribution to Collaborative Learning Using iPads for School Children

Our chapter about „A Contribution to Collaborative Learning Using iPads for School Children“ as part of the book „Immersive Education“ got published.
Abstract:

Collaboration has a very positive effect on students’ learning experiences as well as their social interactions. Our research study aims towards enhancing the learning experience, stimulating communication and cooperative behavior to improve learning. Making use of recent technological advancements (tablets) and gaming as a motivational factor, a prototype application in form of a multiplayer learning game for iPads was designed and developed. In a face-to-face setting, connecting up to four devices, the players (learners) have to solve word puzzles in a collaborative way. Furthermore, a web-interface for teachers provides the possibility to create custom content as well as to receive feedback of the children’s performance. A first field study at two primary schools in Graz showed promising results for the learning behavior of school children.

[Link to draft version at ResearchGate]

Reference: Ebner, M., Kienleitner, B. (2015) A Contribution to Collaborative Learning Using iPads for School Children. In: Immersive Education. Ebner et al (Ed.). Springer. New York-Berlin-Heidelberg. pp 3-16

[app] Divisionstrainer #App #LearningAnalytics

DivisionstrainerDer Divisionstrainer ist nun online, wie ich hier berichtet habe. Nun haben wir bereits eine iOS-App entwickelt die einerseits einen Trainingsmodus und andererseits eben den Übungsmodus implementiert hat.

The Online-System generates some Division questions with increasing difficulty levels. You can see your calculation and errors immediately after entering the solution. As a result, you are able to analyze your errors and improve your division skills.
If you play in online mode, you need an account from the learning lab of the TU Graz.

Um den Übungsmodus spielen zu können ist eine Registration bei https://schule.learninglab.tugraz.at notwendig.

[Link zur App]

[publication] Collaborative Learning Through Drawing on iPads #iPad #research

Our publication at this year ED-Media 2015 conference „Collaborative Learning Through Drawing on iPads“ is now online available.

Abstract:

Teamwork and collaboration skills are very important for improving learning efficiency and experience. Therefore an innovative iPad app, called Teamsketch, was developed to provide a collaborative sketch environment for devices with which pupils can simultaneously draw one sketch together. Up to four pupils can take part in a session and train collaboration just by drawing a sketch. First of all different features and issues of state-of-the- art applications were evaluated. Afterwards a prototype from scratch using Apple’s new programming language Swift has been implemented. Additionally, a web service, a web interface and also a web site were programmed in order to provide an evaluation tool for teachers. Furthermore, pupils can upload and download their drawn sketches and profile pictures. A first field test was carried out at the primary school Graz-Hirten. This test showed the potential of the app for training and evaluating team and collaboration skills.

[Link to full text]

Reference: Spitzer, M. & Ebner, M. (2015). Collaborative Learning Through Drawing on iPads. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2015. pp. 633-642 Chesapeake, VA: AACE.