Twenty-fifth International Conference on Learning

Abstract

Adapt the way you teach to match the way learners interact with instructional materials in the 21st century using smartphone technology. Use learning theories, the latest cognitive research, and effective practices to guide you in meeting students where they are. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a theory of motivation that uses the concepts of autonomy, mastery, and relatedness to promote student motivation. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a flexible course design framework that accommodates individual student needs in learning. Recent cognitive research indicates testing, learning in chunks, and changing up topics and the study environment all facilitate student learning and material retention. You will learn how to design courses using evidence-based methods and integrate mobile learning to motivate your students and take advantage of the ways students best learn and retain information. We connect the latest teaching and learning research to practical application in developing not only learning materials, but also learning experiences. During this interactive workshop participants will build flashcards, contact students via text message and send docs and photos, take quizzes, do discussions, track deadlines all using free Smartphone apps. Participants learn how to leverage LMS apps and other technology to facilitate mobile learning anywhere, anytime.