MELSIG-Smart Devices for Learning

Sheffield Hallam University 8/02/2013

  1. Introduction prior to the MELSIG event.
  2. At least one session at #melsig event tomorrow will use the @Socrative app. If you're coming and using Apple install it today if you can.
  3. #MELSIG Smart Devices for Learning event in Sheffield - Programme: bit.ly/Wwp9St and Joining instructions: bit.ly/11Pi6Ye
  4. Have a good journey to #melsig in Sheffield. Usual gayer of coffee and biscuits will be waiting for you! Exciting day ahead.
  5. Looking forward to #MELSIG today- what smart devices for learning are going to be explored!
  6. Looking forward to #MELSIG event on Smart Devices for Learning today. @GrahamMacca talking about app development this afternoon.
  7. Looking forward to meeting old friends and new at #melsig today. Very exciting programme and anticipate learning lots today!
  8. The MELSIG event kicks off with Andrew Middleton of MELSIG and SHU introducing this special focus event and its aim to develop and share experience and ideas.The Book launch is promoted-Digital Voices: a collaborative exploration of the recorded voice in post-compulsory education is now available.

  9. The Digital Voices book is launched by Andrew Middleton.
  10. #melsig you can buy #DigitalVoices on Amazon. Soon on iTunes. Also on Sashword. Pod version coming.
  11. MT @andrewmid: #melsig you can buy #DigitalVoices on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Voices-collaborative-post-compulsory-ebook/dp/B00BA2Z0NO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360320148&sr=8-1 << just bought my copy!
  12. Andrew raises a very good point to the room about how smart devices are now personal and ubiquitous...
  13. Smart devices are now personal and ubiquitous... Without it you feel naked... we have got used to them. Andrew Middleton #melsig
  14. MELSIG announce intentions to run another even in the near future.
  15. Good to know that #melsig want to run another event in the near future. @gdschester
  16. Brian Whalley (Queens University Belfast) and Vicky Powell (University of Chester) present and discuss their presentation on
    Focus on Fieldwork- Opportunities, problems and solutions.

     

  17. Students likes switching from netbooks to iPad for fieldwork. Pros and cons? No keyboard but easier to create new media? #melsig #shu
  18. Students heavily reliant on Microsoft office. When intro tech need support and time to prepare & practice before use in learning #melsig
  19. Powell: In the field, students use audio and video on tablets to capture data etc as wells as live scribe pens #melsig
  20. The early hot topics are the use of 'Live scirbe pens'....
  21. LiveScribe pens record audio as you write. Tap point in notes and automatic. play audio frm that point. Great for accessibility #melsig #shu

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Online Presence Officer for the Innovation and proffesional development team at Sheffield Hallam University.

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