Overview
Each section of this OER is designed to help you develop a better understanding and appreciation of how Apps are impacting education.
Market Research
Here you will find links to some readings available to you regarding mobile apps and education.
Educational Apps
You will also find a brief description of several apps that have been selected for review. Take a look at the apps and their potential. Review the App Selection Rubric provided and use it to help you decide if the particular App has educational merit and one that you feel harnesses the potential of an App in education. You will then go to the Poll provided to determine which Apps you would be most likely to use.
Create Your Own App
In this activity you will have the opportunity to build a simple App. You will also see information on how one of our classmates (Patason Brooks) experienced creating an App. Feel free to share your work and the App you created. Also, write a brief post on the discussion forum to discuss this experience.
Discussion Forum
This is labelled number three, but participants will be using the forums throughout the OER to participate in ongoing discussion over the resources and concepts presented in this OER.
Market Research
Here you will find links to some readings available to you regarding mobile apps and education.
Educational Apps
You will also find a brief description of several apps that have been selected for review. Take a look at the apps and their potential. Review the App Selection Rubric provided and use it to help you decide if the particular App has educational merit and one that you feel harnesses the potential of an App in education. You will then go to the Poll provided to determine which Apps you would be most likely to use.
Create Your Own App
In this activity you will have the opportunity to build a simple App. You will also see information on how one of our classmates (Patason Brooks) experienced creating an App. Feel free to share your work and the App you created. Also, write a brief post on the discussion forum to discuss this experience.
Discussion Forum
This is labelled number three, but participants will be using the forums throughout the OER to participate in ongoing discussion over the resources and concepts presented in this OER.