http://ctat.roanestate.edu/ipads000/
Roane State is actively promoting a Mobilization Initiative. We are working to offer iPads to our full time and adjunct professors so that technology and new models of teaching are available. We are intent on increasing student engagement in our traditional, hybrid, and online classes. Hear what Roane State Community College’s Vice President, Dr. Diane Ward; Director of Library Services, Robert Benson; a range of faculty from a variety of disciplines; and some of our students have to say about the inclusion of mobile technology in the classroom.
iTunes and Google Play make getting apps very easy. Unfortunately, finding quality educational apps can be a challenge. You can browse the Education category in Apple’s App Store to find everything from infant to higher ed in all disciplines. It can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few third-party sites we recommend to help you start finding iOS apps suitable for the classroom. Visit: http://library.roanestate.edu/friendly.php?action=82&s=AppDirectory (link opens in a new window)
Create and Apple ID account for use to sign in to iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks store. Visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204034 (link opens in a new window)
The library currently provides iPad classroom carts at the Harriman and Oak Ridge campuses. We are currently in a pilot phase (Spring 2013) to determine how/if we should expand the program. We will evaluate our ability to support iPad classroom carts at other campuses in the future. Classroom carts are available primarily to faculty who have succesfully completed the required orientation/training provided by library services. Since carts were purchased with TAF money, they are to be used primarily for activities that directly impact students. Scheduling priority is given to classroom use. Other uses will be considered subject to scheduled availability. All cart users must successfully complete the required orientation/training before scheduling cart use. Visit: http://library.roanestate.edu/roanemobile/ipadcarts (link opens in a new window)
Click the following link to learn more about iPad training offered by CTAT and what you can expect to learn from the training sessions. http://ctat.roanestate.edu/ipad-training/ (link opens in a new window)
For more information on how to project your iPad in the classroom visit the following link: http://ctat.roanestate.edu/ipads/project-your-ipad/ (link opens in a new window)
Sign up to join Roane State’s Mobile Learning email group. This group shares information to Roane State faculty and staff about new apps, mobile devices, and idea to support the use of mobile technologies in the classroom. Any member is welcome to post, simply sign up by clicking on the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mHehp_78_4ZQhH-tyBOL6uN2dPQZjf_S-1-MHDeZ8K8/viewform (Opens in a new window)
Our Mobile Mentors were chosen to assist in the piloting of RSCC’s Mobilization Plan. The purposes of our Mobile Mentors are to foster mobilization within their divisions/discipline and help extend our learning and expertise to the sites. In addition, they help the mobile learning steering team identify and address areas of focused support.
The goals of our mobile learning mentor program are:
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offer better support to our sites (especially Knox and Cumberland)
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develop and deliver division/department-level training as needed
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proactively reach out to faculty using iPads to support, answer questions and identify areas where focused training or support is required
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support faculty in their eventual development of feedback/assessment
Mobile learning mentors will:
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reach out to their faculty to see how things are going, what are the issues/obstacles facing use of iPad in classroom
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report issues and/or special training needs for CTAT/Library focus
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share information relevant to specific division/department
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do informal trainings or app shares as appropriate encourage feedback from faculty about their use of mobile technologies and offer insight to Steering Team on how iPads are being used
Our Mobile Mentors are: · Allied Health — David Blevins · Humanities — Ronda Blevins · Social Sciences — Stacie Bradshaw · Biology/Chemistry/Sciences — Pam Siergiej · Nursing — Bill West · Computer Science — Robert Benson · Math — not yet determined
To reset your iPad follow Apple’s instructions at the following website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441 (Opens in a new window)
Roane State Faculty can use the following link to request institutional purchase of iOS ( ie. iPad/iPhone) apps for use in the classroom. Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BHlaj11MUVLxcxe3QtPtlxKfUEuFd8fV7vC_SpaMO-8/viewform (Opens in a new window)