A Lesson Plan for a Mobile Learning Workshop

Suppose you wanted to do a short workshop for educators on using mobile devices in their teaching.

I did a short workshop on this topic recently and here is a lesson plan that I used.

Workshop participants scanning QR codes to read material for Socrative Quiz.

1. Get everyone to download a QR code reader
1. I like i-nigma which is one of the fastest readers, and keeps a history of codes scanned
2. Discuss how to create content that automatically presents appropriately based on detected screen sizes - various options like
1. Google Docs for text
2. Google Forms to survey, quizzes etc.
3. Blogger
4. Google Sites
3. Have the participants test their QR code reader with QR codes linked to this blog post.  They can favorite this on i-nigma so they can find this again (no need for handouts)
4. QR code treasure hunt
1. Create 5 Google docs with content on 5 topics
2. Create QR Codes for each of these pages.  I like QRstuff.com but there are many other options.
3. Print out the QR codes each on a separate sheet of paper and paste these around the room on the walls
4. Give participants enough time to go around and scan the codes and read the content
5. Mobile quiz
1. Create a Quiz using Socrative.com
2. Divide the group into teams 
3. Launch your quiz in Space Race mode with groups
4. Have them scan a QR code to get to http://b.socrative.com/login/student/ 
5. Enter your room number
6. Have them select their group color
7. Student paced quiz on content presented in QR scavenger hunt
6. Discuss uses of Socrative in the classroom
1. Compare/contrast with PollEV
2. Other options - NearPod, Kahoot
7. Discuss other applications of mobile devices
1. Flashcards - Quizlet, Anki
2. Consuming /creating content
1. Videos
2. Podcasts
3. Books/text
3. Social Media