mLearning Logic Model
Objective: Implement a BYOD class culture to improve students' digital literacy skills and keep them engaged in class
Inputs
Outputs
Outcomes
Short Term
After 8 weeks, students demonstrate knowledge of how to utilize a device to create media for a presentation evident in group presentation
After 8 weeks, students are more likely to use a device in class to find information pertinent to class than for some other purpose
After 16 weeks, students demonstrate knowledge of how to utilize a device to find credible, pertinent information evident in in-class discussions and research essay
After 16 weeks, students have a more positive attitude towards using a device for learning in and out of class
Medium Term
Students are able to find credible resources on topics in other courses
In subsequent courses, students use their devices to create media for presentations
Students use tools for collaborative communication in later courses or for personal projects
Students are able to write essays that utilize credible information from the web
Long Term
College graduates can find relevant, credible information online
Graduates have a basic knowledge for how to use a smartphone and a computer (possibly a tablet)
Graduates can collaborate with co-workers effectively face-to-face and remotely
Graduates have some basic media skills
Graduates have an awareness of their online social presence
Assumptions: Students are more focused on their devices in class rather than the instructor, and students are lacking in digital literacy skills. Digital literacy is an important skill for continued success after college.
Activities
Regular attendance (twice a week for 16 weeks)
In-class collaborative writing four times over duration of course
Research essay
In-class research activity each class meeting
Search for terms such as "bias"
Search for theories such as "Invariant Right"
Remediation
Students needing additional support with any area can meet with the instructor once or twice a week for guidance
Students needing additional credit can follow the instructor on Twitter and earn points for answering questions relevant to course discussions
Students needing additional support with finding credible information can also see a writing tutor
3 hour mLearning teaching strategies workshop
In-class demonstrations for finding credible information
In-class demonstrations for specific programs
In-class website evaluation during each class meeting
Group project
Use collaborative, communication technology outside of class such as GroupMe
Use device to create media (take pictures, create a video)