Authors:
Gabriela Lovászová
;
Martin Cápay
and
Viera Michaličková
Affiliation:
Constantine the Philosopher University, Slovak Republic
Keyword(s):
Mobile Devices, Tablets in Education, Location-based Games.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Active Learning
;
Collaborative Learning
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
K-12 Students
;
Mobile Information Systems
;
Mobile Learning
;
Pattern Recognition
;
Social Context and Learning Environments
;
Theory and Methods
;
Ubiquitous Learning
;
Web Information Systems and Technologies
Abstract:
Mobile devices with all their advanced features (the networking and multimedia capabilities, portability,
intuitive interfaces, location awareness etc.) enable teachers to involve students in learning activities that
may bring the formal school environment closer to real-world contexts, provide the attractive and
personalized learning experiences as well as enhance the collaboration, creativity and productivity of
learners substantially. Thanks to the long-term national projects concerned with mobile technology and its
successful adaption as an effective learning tool, teaching practice in Slovak primary and secondary schools
is getting better. However, the integration of tablets and smartphones is still rather intuitive or even
improper. Within the informatics education, lessons usually take place in a computer laboratory, so the
innovative mobile scenarios are considered less frequently. This paper provides an overview of the potential
of tablet devices to support learning. This pa
per presents the sum of general and specific use cases targeting
the learning objectives stated by the Informatics curriculum. They were implemented during the regular
lessons, non-formal workshops or summer camps and comprise both, the indoor and outdoor scenarios.
They focus on informatics concepts and were designed to foster computational thinking. Mobile technology
is used to facilitate the active construction of knowledge and development of new skills.
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