Accessing course content Using Apps (40 min)
- Participants will view a demonstration of the Blackboard Mobile Learn App which allows students to access course content in Blackboard on their mobile device. This technology is currently being piloted at the Maricopa Community Colleges.
- To learn more about the Blackboard Mobile Learn App visit the following sites:
- Participants will search, download and install apps for their smart phones or iPod Touches. They will explore how each app provides access to different types of course content. Apps include ereaders, CMS access, homework trackers, Web 2.0 apps for Facebook, Twitter, Animoto, UstreamTV, YouTube, Google, Skype, Evernote and various blogs.
- iPhone/iPod Apps from Apple iTunes Store. You can search online, via iTunes, or on the device (App Store).
- Android Apps from Android Market. You can search online for education apps or all android apps or you can search directly on the device (Market).
- Blackberry apps from Blackberry App World. You can search online or on the device (App World).
- Top iPod Touch Apps for Education
- I Education Apps Review (IEAR)
Participate in a survey: Share a new app you learned about today. To participate:
- Text 54644 and your message to 37607, or
- Tweet @poll 54644 and your message, or
- Go to http://poll4.com from your mobile device and type 54644 and your message in the box.
- If you don’t have a mobile device, visit: http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/LTE5Njc0NTkyMDQ/web
