WLTX Columbia, SC News Piece
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 2:23PM 
Apparently I'm a Mobile Technology Expert. I prefer Mobile Learning Enthusiast.I traveled to Columbia, South Carolina to work with teachers, students, and parents in the Richland One School District. On March 28 I presented an evening session called "I'm a Mobile Learner" and shared my vision and examples of mobile learning. The local news station, WLTX, interviewed me and broadcasted a story about the event and about mobile learning. They titled the piece "Expert: Smart Phones Are the Next Classroom Computers." Of course, I didn't write the piece or pick the title. I wouldn't limit mobile learning to simply smartphones. I see mobile learning as using tools at hand, which might be phones, tablets, laptop and desktop computers, and web-based tools.
You can view the aired news piece online and read the transcript at wltx.com.
Reader Comments (3)
We really enjoyed your visit to our district schools. We all (students and teachers) learned so much and are now inspired to continue integrating your ideas into our lessons. Thank you!
Richland One students and teachers are fantastic! I enjoyed my three days in the district. They really know how to make a person feel welcome and appreciated!
I used to teach in a neighboring district and now I teach at a charter school in charleston. I have access to tons more technology here than in my old school. I use iMac, iTouch and laptops in my classes. It is a totally different atmosphere for me and my students. I wonder what district 1 is doing to support Tony's PD seminars? I have learned everything from reading and watching Tony's blog and podcasts. District 1 does not know how fortunate they were to have Tony in town. I wish I could have been there.