Mobile Learning
Mobile Technologies and Learning
RCET researchers have engaged in various research projects related to the use of mobile technologies for teaching and learning over the past five years, exploring the ways in which mobile devices expand opportunities for learning across space and time, engage students at all levels, and allow for individualized and customized learning experiences. An important strand of RCET’s research on mobile technologies involves generalizing from research in this area to inform theory, practice, and policy worldwide. Additional work includes action research studies undertaken in collaboration with classroom teachers are designed to measure the impact of the use of handheld computers on teaching and learning. Results support the efficacy of the use of handheld technologies to increase students’ motivation, engagement, concept understanding of concepts, and problem solving skills. Work related to the Dana project (2003-2004) and PEP project (2001-2002) are listed in separate sections at the bottom of this page.
Publications
van ‘t Hooft, M., & McNeal, T. (2009). The GeoHistorian Project. Proceedings of the 3rd WLE Mobile Learning Symposium: Mobile Learning Cultures across Education, Work, and Leisure (pp. 63-64). London, UK. Book of abstracts.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Swan, K., & Bennett, J. (2009). Learning math while mobile: Creating opportunities for elementary math learning. Proceedings of the 3rd WLE Mobile Learning Symposium: Mobile Learning Cultures across Education, Work, and Leisure (pp. 65-68). London, UK.
Book of abstracts.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (2009). Researching informal and mobile learning: Leveraging the right resources. In G. Vavoula, A. Kukulska-Hulme, & N. Pachler (Eds.), Research methods in mobile and informal learning. Bern, Switzerland: Peter Lang Publishing Group. (An earlier version was published as van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Researching informal and mobile learning: Leveraging the right resources. In G. Vavoula, A. Kukulska-Hulme, & N. Pachler (Eds.), Proceedings of the WLE Workshop Research Methods in Informal and Mobile Learning: How to Get the Data We Really Want, 73-77. WLE Centre, Institute of Education, London, UK.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2009) Tapping into digital literacy: Wireless mobile devices for teaching and learning. In Leo Tan Wee Hin and R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Handbook of research on new media literacy at the K-12 level: Issues and challenges (2nd Ed.; pp. 436-456)). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing. (Originally published as van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Learning anytime, anywhere: Schools tap into handheld computers. In Leo Tan Wee Hin and R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Handbook of literacy in technology at the K-12 level (pp. 287-307). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing).
van ‘t Hooft, M., & Brown-Martin, G. (2009). Anytime, anywhere learning using mobile devices. In M. Pagani (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of multimedia technology and networking (pp. 41-46). Hershey, PA: Idea Group References. See the press release and book info. Article: http://www.igi-global.com/downloads/pdf/Pagani41.pdf
Similar versions published as:
van ‘t Hooft, M., Brown Martin, G., & Swan, K. (2008). Anytime, anywhere learning using mobile devices. In L. Tomei (Ed.), The encyclopedia of instructional technology curriculum integration (pp. 37-42). Hershey, PA: Idea Group References. See also herevan ‘t Hooft, M., Brown Martin, G., & Swan, K. (2008). Anytime, anywhere learning using mobile devices. In D. Taniar (Ed.), Mobile computing, concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications (pp. 144-151). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. See here
van ‘t Hooft, M. Personal, mobile, connected: The future of learning (2009). In Joke Voogt and Gerald Knezek (Eds.), The International Handbook of Information Technology in Education (pp. 873-881). New York: Springer. For more information click here.
McNeal, T., & van 't Hooft, M. (2008). Using mobile phones to expand learning. Education Technology Solutions, 23, 80-82.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Mobile, wireless, connected: Information clouds and learning. In Becta’s Emerging technologies for learning series.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Envisioning the future of education: Learning while mobile. Learning and Leading with Technology, 35(6), 12-16.
Anstadt, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. Got Lemonade? (2007). NCSS Bulletin: The Infusion of technology into exemplary social studies lessons, 105, 18-23.
Vincent, T., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). For kids, by kids: Our City Podcast. Social Education, 71(3), 125-129.
van ‘t Hooft, M., & Vahey, P. (2007). Introduction to the special issue on highly mobile computing. Educational Technology Magazine, 47(3), 3-5. Link to table of contents for the special issue; link to full issue.
Swan, K., Kratcoski, A., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). Highly mobile devices, pedagogical possibilities, and how teaching needs to be reconceptualized to realize them. Educational Technology Magazine, 47(3), 10-12.
Link to table of contents for the special issue; link to full issue.
van ‘t Hooft, M., & Vahey, P. (2007). Highly mobile computing: Industry perspectives. Educational Technology Magazine, 47(3), 40-43.
Link to table of contents for the special issue; link to full issue.
McNeal, T., & van 't Hooft, M. (2006). Anywhere anytime: Using mobile phones for learning. The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (2).
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Using mobile technology for teaching and learning. Proceedings of educational modernization: Dialogue between theory and technology. The third international conference of forum of new vision upon reform and development of basic education. (pp. 11-27). Shanghai, China: East China Normal University.
Also published as
van ‘t Hooft, M. (2006). Using mobile technology for teaching and learning. In Educational technology in global perspective: Applications and innovations.(pp. 197-213).Shanghai, China: East China Normal University.
Gado, I., Ferguson, R., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Inquiry-based instruction through handheld-based science activities: Pre-service teachers attitudes and self-efficacy. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. 14 (3), pp. 501-529.
Crowe, A., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Technology and the prospective teacher: Using handheld devices in social studies education. Current Issues in Technology and Teacher Education. [Online serial], 6(1).
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Learning anytime, anywhere: Schools tap into handheld computers. In Leo Tan Wee Hin and R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Handbook of Literacy in Technology at the K-12 Level. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing 287-307.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & McClain, K. (2005). Beam me up! Using handhelds with special needs students. Learning and Leading with Technology, 38 (1), 26-29.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Kelly, J. (2004). Macro or micro? Teaching fifth-grade economics using handheld computers. Social Education, 68 (2), 165-168.
Cook, D.L., Pryor, E., & van 't Hooft, M. (2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer. Research Center for Educational Technology [CD-ROM].
Presentations
McNeal, T., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (October 2008). Students as content-creators: The Geo-Historian Project. Presentation at Handheld Learning 2008, London, UK.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Norris, C., Soloway, E., Vincent, T., Whyley, D., & Purcell, J. (June 2008). Learning while Mobile: Technology is reshaping the way we learn. SIGHC forum at the 2008 NECC Conference, San Antonio, TX.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (December 2007). Researching informal and mobile learning: Leveraging the right resources. Paper presentation at the WLE Workshop Research Methods in Informal and Mobile Learning: How to Get the Data We Really Want. WLE Centre, Institute of Education, London, UK.
McNeal, T., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (November 2007). Podcasting in the social studies classroom: Easy, cheap, powerful! Presentation at the 87th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies, San Diego, CA.
Berson, M., Bennett, S, et al. (November 2007) Digital age: Technology-based K-12 lesson plans for social studies. Presentation at the 87th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies, San Diego, CA.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (October 2007). Reflections on pedagogy: Preparing 21st Century Learners. Presentation at Handheld Learning 2007, London, UK.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (October 2007). Post-16 and adult learning: Citizen journalism. Presentation at Handheld Learning 2007, London, UK.
McNeal, T., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (June 2007) Anywhere, anytime: Using mobile phones for learning. Presentation at the 2007 annual National Educational Computing Conference (ISTE), Atlanta, Georgia.
Lin, L., Swan, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (June 2007) Teachers can learn from young generations of handheld users. Paper presentation at the 2007 annual National Educational Computing Conference (ISTE), Atlanta, Georgia.
Lin, L., van ‘t Hooft, M., & Swan, K. (February 2007). What can we learn from younger generations’ use of handheld technologies? Presentation at the 2007 eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference. Columbus, OH.
McNeal, T., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (February 2007). Anywhere, anytime: Using mobile phones for learning. Presentation at the 2007 eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference. Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (December 2006). Handling handhelds in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the 86th Annual Conference of the National Council for Social Studies. Washington, DC.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Norris, C., Soloway, E., & Shin, N. (November 2006). Do they really learn? What researchers can tell us about handheld and 1:1 computing. Presentation at the MACUL Handheld Computers in Education Conference, Ann Arbor, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November 2006). Handheld computers in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the MACUL Handheld Computers in Education Conference, Ann Arbor, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (August 2006). Using mobile technologies for teaching and learning. Paper presentation at the First Global Summit Conference on Educational Technology, Shanghai, China.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July 2006). Transforming teaching and learning with handheld computers. Presentation at SuccessLink’s 4th Annual Handheld Computer Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July 2006). Using handhelds in the social studies classroom. Presentation at SuccessLink’s 4th Annual Handheld Computer Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July 2006). Ubiquitous computing: Making the most of handhelds in the classroom. Presentation at the 27th National Educational Computing Conference, San Diego, CA.
Carlson, K., Franklin, T., Hill, E., Meinke, J., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (February 2006). Mobile technologies and learning personal experience. Panel presentation at the Ohio Board of Regents Mobile Technologies, Games, and Learning Summit. Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Kelly, J., & McClain, K. (February 2006). Transforming teaching and learning with handheld computers. Panel presentation at the E-Tech Ohio State Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November 2005). Handheld computers in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies (CUFA) Conference, Kansas City, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November 2005). Using handheld technology in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the 5th annual handheld conference, Holland, MI.
Franklin, T., van ‘t Hooft, M., Meinke, J., Hill, E., & Rife, G (November 2005). Mobile technologies. Panel presentation at the catalystOHIO Educational Technology Congress. Dublin, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July 2005). Learning with handhelds: Can it make a difference? Presentation at SuccessLink’s 3rd Annual Handheld Computer Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Crawford, V., Jackson, R., Kelly, J., Barrus, J., Staudt, C., Soloway, E., & Yehle, M. (June 2005). Trends in mobile technology for K-16 teaching and learning. Panel presentation at the 26th Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
van ‘ t Hooft, M., Descy, W., Berson, M., Camp, J., Swan, K., Swenson, P., Unger, D. (June 2005). Trends in mobile technology for higher education teacher education. Panel presentation at the 26th Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (February 2005). Learning with handhelds. Does it make a difference? Presentation at the Innovative Learning Conference, Kent State University, Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H.(February 2005). Using handheld technology in middle school science. Presentation at the Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.
McNeil, T., Jones, S., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (February 2005). Monitoring water quality using handhelds and videoconferencing: The Ohio Stream Monitoring Project. Presentation at the Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Curtis, M., Jameson, P., Anstadt, K., & Swan, K. (February 2005). Trends in mobile technology for K-12 classrooms. Panel presentation at the Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.
Anstadt, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (January 2005). The use of handheld computers to teach 4th grade social studies. Poster presentation at the 6th Annual Research Conference of the Research Center for Educational Technology. Kent State University, Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (December 2004). Learning with handhelds: Does it make a difference? Presentation at the 4th annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
Swan, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (December 2004). Do handhelds make a difference in learning? We can prove it! Presentation at the 4th annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November 2004). Learning with handhelds: Does it make a difference? Presentation at RCET’s 2nd Conference on Handheld Computers in the K-12 Classroom, Kent, OH.
Patchen, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November 2004). The effect of using handhelds on teaching social studies. Presentation at RCET’s 2nd Conference on Handheld Computers in the K-12 Classroom, Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April 2004). Using handheld computers in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Ohio Council for the Social Studies, Akron, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (March 2004). Using handhelds to teach elementary social studies. Presentation at the Annual Conference of Ohio SchoolNet, Columbus, OH.
Swan, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (October 2004). Handheld technology for K-12 classrooms. Presentation (videoconference) for EDCI 660 Educational Technology Seminar, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April 2004). Got lemonade? The impact of handheld computer use on student achievement in fourth grade social studies. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., McClain, K., & Jameson, P. (March 2004). Getting a handle on handhelds. Presentation at the Annual Conference of Ohio SchoolNet, Columbus, OH.
McClain, K., Kelly, J., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (February 2004). Handheld technology: Beyond the calendar. Presentation at the Unique Technology and Learning Workshop. Kent, OH: SEI & RCET.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Swan, K. (May, 2004). Leaders in ubiquitous computing. Presentation at America's future classroom: Advancing learning with handhelds, Oklahoma City, OK.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November 2003). The dirty dozen - 12 lesson plans for integrating handhelds into the MS science and math curriculum. Presentation at the 3rd annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November 2003). Handheld ancient civilizations. Presentation at the 3rd annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Diaz, S. (October 2003). A look at current research on the effectiveness of handhelds and learning. Presentation at the 1st RCET Conference on Handheld Technology in the K-12 Classroom, Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April 2003). Practical examples of handheld use in K-12 classrooms. Presentation at the PT3 MIMIC Technology in Education Summit. Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (March 2003). Practical applications of handheld use in K-12 classrooms. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM.
Dana Project (2003 - 2004)
This project investigated how mobile technology use (in this case AlphaSmart® Danas TM) affected the academic progress, motivation to learn, self-efficacy, and conceptual understanding of K-12 students, especially those with special needs, and whether a device like the DanaTM could help close the gap between regular and special needs students. Findings indicate that they can. They also highlight the personalization of learning and increases in the quality and quantity of student work due to increased motivation resulting from handheld use.
Publications
Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (2005). Uses and effects of mobile computing devices in K-8 classrooms: a preliminary study. Journal of Research on Technology and Education, 38 (1), 99-112.
Presentations
van ‘t Hooft, M., Swan, K., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (October 2005). Uses and effects of mobile computing in K-8 classrooms. Paper presentation at the AECT Convention, Orlando, FL.
Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (October 2005). Access means impact: Handheld devices for student learning. Paper presentation at mLearn: 4th World Conference on mLearning, Cape Town, South Africa.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Swan, K., & Cook, D. (October, 2005). Teaching and learning with mobile computing devices: Closing the gap. Paper presentation at mLearn: 4th World Conference on mLearning, Cape Town, South Africa.
Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (April 2005) A preliminary study of the uses and effects of mobile computing devices in K-8 classrooms. Paper presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Unger, D. (June 2004). The impact of AlphaSmart’s® DanaTM on the academic success of (special needs) students. Presentation at the AlphaSmart breakfast at the National Educational Computing Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Palm Education Pioneers (PEP) Project (2001 - 2003)
RCET served as one of nine research hubs across the country investigating the impact of handheld computers on teaching and learning, what educational activities handhelds made possible, what was still missing in the technology, and how handhelds can be most effectively integrated in the classroom. One of the outcomes of this project was a CD-ROM of which 5,000 copies were distributed. Initial findings were mostly positive, with the recommendation that hardware and software be more specifically geared toward education.
Publications
van ‘t Hooft, M., Diaz, S., & Swan, K. (2004). Examining the potential of handheld computers: Findings from the Ohio PEP project. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 30 (4), 295-312.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Diaz, S., Andrews, S. (2003). Byte-sized learning: Handhelds in K-12 classrooms. Learning Technology, 5 (2), 37-38.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Diaz, S. (2002). Palm Education Pioneers research hub: Year-end status report. Final evaluation of the PEP research hub project at Kent State University. Submitted to SRI International.
Research Center for Educational Technology (2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer [CD-ROM]. Kent, OH.
Presentations
Swan, K. (October 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer. Paper presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
Andrews, S., & Swan, K. (June 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer. Paper presentation at the ED-MEDIA Conference, Honolulu, HI.
van 't Hooft, M. A. H. (June 2003). Integrating handhelds in the K-12 curriculum: The KSU PEP research hub. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Seattle, WA.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer. Presentation at the 14th Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer. Presentation at the PT3 MIMIC Technology in Education Summit, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Diaz, S. (January 2003). Palm Education Pioneer project. Presentation at the 4th Annual Research Conference of the Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent, OH. Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (October 2002). Using Palms and probes in the classroom. Presentation at the Summit County Technology Conference, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula, OH.
Vahey, P., Clark, P., Soloway, E., Staudt, C., van ‘t Hooft, M., Slotta, J., Crawford, V., & Topp, N. (June 2002). Handhelds in K-12: Reports from Palm Education Pioneer research hubs. Panel session at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Antonio, TX.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April 2002). Using handheld computers in K-12 classrooms. Presentation at the PT3 MIMIC Technology in Education Summit, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., McClain, K., & Kelly, J. (February 2002). Palm Education Pioneer program: Lessons from the field. Presentation at the Annual Conference of Ohio SchoolNet, Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (January 2002). Palm Education Pioneer program. Presentation at the 3rd Annual Research Conference of the Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent, OH.