Almost every college student carries a smart phone, or some other gadget, with mobile online capabilities which have largely not been considered or utilized for improving student engagement. To explore this avenue, iTouch devices were introduced as a learning tool in our advanced inorganic laboratory course at Monmouth University. Students used the devices to document, by videotaping and photographing, experimental work and provided an accompanying audio description of progress from procedures to results. The generated digital documents were uploaded, through embed technology, to respective student webpages within a class wiki, where I evaluated and critiqued each student input. This approach created a permanent and accurate account of experimental work, a tangible insight into student learning, and an engaging learning mechanism, using technologies which are readily accessible. Student feedback has mostly been favorable, as this novel methodology is being refined and considered for broader application.

Using mobile technology to empower students

248th National Meeting (2014)

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