M Learning & ICT inputs as learning resources

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M Learning
M-learning is any kind of learning that takes place via a portable, hand-held electronic device
M-learning can take place anywhere and any time
Devices that can be used for M Learning include smart phones, tablets, laptops, and digital notebooks.
It focuses on the learners’ freedom of movement and their interaction with technology
Mobile learning, also known as M Learning, is defined as the need and ability to learn through virtual media, such as personal electronic gadgets, social interactions, and content.  
M Learning as a kind of learning model allowing learners to obtain learning materials anywhere and anytime using mobile technologies and the Internet

Characteristics
ubiquitous
portable size of mobile tools
blended
private
interactive
collaborative
instant information

Advantages
Interaction
Portability
Collaborative
Engaging learners
Autonomy

ICT inputs as Learning Resources

Facebook
The Facebook groups are formed for schools and classes
Allows both the teachers and students to share their information, post queries and answers, set reminders about upcoming events, etc.
Open learning environment to fully engage students in an authentic learning.
Blog
Blogs provide a great way for people including teachers to share experiences, ideas and content like lesson plans, classroom management tactics and other helpful tips.
Online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order with the latest post appearing first.
The main purpose of the blog is to connect you to the relevant audience.
Both teachers and students can create blogs to publish their creative work.
Wiki
Wikis are web pages that encourage user collaboration, allowing them to create, edit, delete and publish information.
WiKi provides opportunity to not only share content but we can post audio, video,pictures, graphs and we can give hyperlinks also to other WiKi pages as well another websites.
Mostly used for learning resources and collaborative projects
Students can work together and make peer review about the project
Students can acquire a lot of knowledge apart from the textbook.
Twitter in Education
Tweet homework and assignments
Get important educational resources
Student collaboration
Announcing field trip
Organizing contests
Subscribe to relevant hashtags
Teach through play
Share interesting topics
Discussion forums
Online discussion groups and forums are dedicated online platforms where people post, share and discuss some issue in closed group
Discussion groups and forums are providing a common platform to like-minded teachers to share, debate, discuss and enrich their knowledge and sharpen their skills
Online tool that allows groups to communicate asynchronously.
Students can react to the contents
Share the challenges
Teach each other
Review a material prior to an exam
Engaging students in a discussion of a course material before coming to class.

 YouTube Resources

Help the educators with content delivery.
Special channel for education is TeacherTube
Helps the teachers to upload instructional materials and to share with other teachers and students
It provide great resources for both teachers and students
Another educational channel of YouTube is YouTube EDU
Others
LINKEDIN, EDMODO, ACADEMIA.EDU, course cracker are also ICT resources.


Benefits of social medias- Teachers
Increase the access to resources
Collaborate with other staffs Exchange information and lesson plans
Reach parents who are not able to come to school
Form a partnership with schools in different states and countries
Get feedback about school and events
Communicate with parents effectively

Benefits of social Media- Students
Improvement of communication skills
Improvement of technology skills
Increase in the exposure of diverse views
Develop a positive image
Increase the engagement of learning




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