Mobile Teaching and Learning Committee Activities

2005

Faculty and Staff Membership: Art Morin, Carl Parker, David Schmidt, Ed Howell, Heath Bogart, Jack Jackson, Kathy Dale, Mike Nease, Ron Fahey, Ron Schott, Sandra Tweed, Hong Wang, Nancy Cunningham, Gladys Giebler, Tom Jackson, Steve Kitzis

Student Membership: Traci Moore, Dave Osburn, Darren Thomas, Kim Davis, Doug Cure, Eric Parks, Nolan Banks, Brad Billing, Jason Zeller

1. Drafted specifications policies for student purchases of PC and Apple laptops, PDAs, and SmartPhones
2. Conducted interviews of Dell and Apple representatives
3. Began discussion of appropriate use policies for mobile devices in the classroom
4. Began planning and implementation of Mobile Teaching and Learning Conference
5. Began discussion of best practices for mobile teaching and learning

2006 Schedule of Activities

1. Compile list of infrastructure and support needs for mobile computing

• Electrical infrastructure - cost unknown
• Discounted Microsoft Office for students - $89,000   
• Server infrastructure for podcasting and other student/instructor interaction - cost unknown
• DYKnow or equivalent software - $25,000         
• Help desk software - $7,000
• Additional staff for Microcomputer Services - number of positions and cost recommendations needed
• Professional development for support staff
• Professional development for faculty

2. Complete implementation of Mobile Teaching and Learning Conference
3. Complete policy draft for appropriate use of mobile computing devices in the classroom
4. Complete list of best practices for mobile teaching and learning
5. Provide marketing plan for mobile computing