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Mobile Learning in Action

Mobile Learning Tools

iPad The Natural Science Division utilizes a combination of iPad 2 and New iPads within our classrooms for testing and with apps for visual tools. We have 6 classroom sets of 30 iPads housed within a Bretford cart.
LibGuides Webpages that we use to house mobile content
SoftChalk eBook Creator tool that works on most smart devices.
iPevo Point 2 View Document Camera The educational cost is $62 per camera. We purchase a case for each camera. Great for photos and as a camera for video-recording.
Apple TV We use in classroom and conference presentations. If the classroom projector does not interface, we use HDMI adapter to interface with any VCR.
Adobe Connect
Camtasia Studio WSCC has a volume purchase discount with annual license renewals.
Airstrap by Griffin
ATV Pro VGA Adaptor
Prezi Presentation Cloud-based presentation software that provides a zoomable canvas.
Bretford iPad Cart
Vernier Technology WSCC uses this technology is biology, chemistry and physic courses to support hands-on lab experiments.
Survivor Case for iPad

Apps for Instructors

Jump Desktop (Remote Desktop) This app allows an instructor to access their office computer from a remote site. It is also used in remote lectures to control the classroom computer. Excellent tool
PadLock It is a lockdown browser for iPads that WSCC loads on classroom iPad sets for student testing functions.
Goodnotes
Dropbox
Baiboard
Kahoot It Web-Based Quizzing/Survey Tool
Educreations Whiteboard that is used for video tutorials in chemistry, physics and biology courses. It has multiple pages.
ShowMe Excellent whiteboard tool for short audio/video presentations of sample problems and concept discussion.
GoClass Faculty use as a lockdown browser for iPad testing in-class as well as a classroom lecture management system.
Sign-N-Send Designed as an app that permits document signatures, the WSCC faculty use to grade students documents that have been submitted electronically. Saves as a PDF.
CloudOn
Qrafter- QR Code Reader and Generator
Keynote
2Screens

Nat. Sci. Classroom Apps

TED Designed for multiple courses.
Scan
3D Cell Simulation and Stain Tool Designed for students studying the cell. Includes a 3D labeled animal and plant cell model as well as opportunities to simulate staining a cell. Good as introductory tool.
Cell and Cell Structures Good introductory tool that has nice visual aids.
Gene Screen
Chem Pro Lite
The Elements: A visual Exploration Designed especially for courses that discuss chemistry at an introductory level. Does a great job at associating elements to the products they can be found.
Chemistry Flashcards
Chemistry Formulas Practice
Chemistry Game HD Lite Balance chemical equations
Periodic Table+
Mahjong Chem Excellent tool that makes learning chemistry concepts into a game. Students can compete for best times as they learn symbols and ionic states.
Oresome Elements
Titration SIM
Click & Learn Microbiology
Convert Units for Free
Gas Laws HD Lite
Heart Pro III (NOVA Series) Good for heart anatomy.
Knee Jerk
iMuscles
Muscle System Pro III (NOVA Series) WSCC loads on classroom sets of iPads for students to use as a reference while studying for Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Sight Selector Used in biology course labs.
Vision Test Excellent, free app that supports the major eye tests.
What U See Excellent, free vision app that includes a color chart test for young children that permits them to trace a line instead of identify a number.
Brain and Nervous System Pro III
Skeleton System Pro III (NOVA Series) WSCC has loaded on classroom sets of iPads for students to reference for Human Anatomy and Physiology.
ShoulderDecide
Visible Body Pricey but would be the #1 app that I recommend for Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab
Sound Check
Play It Down A hearing app that compares normal hearing based on age and demonstrates effects of noise on hearing.
Dichot Key
Leafsnap HD Leaf Identification
TreeBook Used in Introductory and General Biology courses during fieldtrips.
Plant Hist Lite Mitosis practice with visuals
Star Walk
Vernier Video Physics
iConvert To- Unit and Currency Converter Math app for conversions.

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Mobile Learning Useful Websites

iBook Author Sites

Mobile Learning Contacts

Jeff Horner

Dean of Natural Sciences

jeff.horner@ws.edu

423-585-6954

GoClass Infocommercial

Students in Flipped Org. Chem.

WSCC Mobile Learning Initiatives Video

TBR Mobilization & Emerging Technology Video

Teaching Videos

Visualizing Gases
Dr. Smith demonstrates Ideal Gas Laws using items found in a household kitchen.
Gummy Bears
Dr. Smith demonstrates what can happen when a gummy bear wanders into a chemistry lab. A neat cellular respiration visual.
Catalyst Video
Dr. Smith demonstrates the effects of a catalyst.
Osmosis Video
Dr. Smith demonstrates osmosis.
Flower video
A study tool for the parts of the flower developed by Greg Johansen
Microbiology video
This is a microbiology study/review video developed for General Biology students by Greg Johansen.
Photosynthesis Video
Greg Johansen developed this video on photosynthesis for General Biology students.
Factors Effecting Reactions
Dr. Matthew Smith developed this video on the effects of temperature and concentration on reaction time.

Hologram in Action

Hologram in Action

Oculus Links

Kickstarter Tools for AR/VR

Mobile Tools Webinars: Starting September 2014

Microsoft OneNote Webinar Recording
Microsoft OneNote: A student and professor perspective, will be presented by Donald Choate and Dr. Matthew Smith.
June 16th, 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST
Office Sway Webinar Recording
June 23rd, 2:00- 2:30 pm EST
Google Tools Webinar Recording
Candyce Sweet & Matthew Smith
April 1st, 2015
Baiboard Webinar Recording
Sept. 30, 2014 @ 12:30 - 1:00 pm EST

Mobile Tool of Month - Flipped Classroom

Mobile Learning Documents

Walters State Academic Affairs Mobilization Plan
Divisional Mobilization Plan Guidelines
Guidelines used by divisions at they developed their unique plans.
Walters State iPad Guide
iPad Guide for Faculty
Natural Science Division Mobilization Plan
This plan includes examples on faculty plans.

Mobile Learning Collaborators

TBR MET
Guided by a visionary personality, Dr. Robbie Melton, the TBR Mobilization & Emerging Technologies Initiative establishes common policies and shares the challenges made by the TBR partner schools. This is the website for K-12 and Higher Education mobilization tools.
Hamblen County School System
Dr. Dale Lynch, Director of Schools, and Walters State have partnered on hands-on opportunities for K-12 students for many years.
STEMspark
Mid-East Tennessee Regional P-16 Council
Mission: "Mid-East TN Regional P-16 Council will collaborate with the ten-county area to link regional youth in Pre K-16 to education, career preparation, workforce and economic development promoting an educated citizenry and healthy economy."
GoClass
GoClass is partnering with WSCC Natural Science Division to pilot the GoClass app for classroom lecturing/testing.
Niswonger Foundation
Mission: “to create opportunities for individual and community growth through education and other charitable activities.”
Roane State Community College
MERLOT
Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching

SoftChalk Presentations from WSCC Natural Science

Equilibrium: Torque
Prepared by Dr. Sean Cordry, Physics
Adaptive Immunity
Prepared by Greg Johansen, Biology
Endocrine System
Prepared by Greg Johansen, Biology
Ecology
Prepared by Dr. Abigail Goosie, Biology
Chiral or Achiral
Prepared by Dr. Matthew Smith, Chemistry

2012 NatSci Budget: mNatural Science Homepage

Mobile Learning in Action

Mobile Learning Tools

Apps for Instructors

Nat. Sci. Classroom Apps

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Mobile Learning Useful Websites

iBook Author Sites

Mobile Learning Contacts

GoClass Infocommercial

Students in Flipped Org. Chem.

WSCC Mobile Learning Initiatives Video

TBR Mobilization & Emerging Technology Video

Teaching Videos

Hologram in Action

VR/AR Updates

Oculus Links

Kickstarter Tools for AR/VR

Mobile Tools Webinars: Starting September 2014

Mobile Tool of Month - Flipped Classroom

Mobile Learning Documents

Mobile Learning Collaborators

SoftChalk Presentations from WSCC Natural Science

Google Sites

2012 NatSci Budget: mNatural Science Homepage

Mobile Learning in Action

Mobile Learning Tools

Apps for Instructors

Nat. Sci. Classroom Apps

<Mobile Learning Useful Websites

iBook Author Sites

Mobile Learning Contacts

GoClass Infocommercial

Students in Flipped Org. Chem.

WSCC Mobile Learning Initiatives Video

TBR Mobilization & Emerging Technology Video

Teaching Videos

Hologram in Action

VR/AR Updates

Oculus Links

Kickstarter Tools for AR/VR

Mobile Tools Webinars: Starting September 2014

Mobile Tool of Month - Flipped Classroom

Mobile Learning Documents

Mobile Learning Collaborators

SoftChalk Presentations from WSCC Natural Science

Google Sites

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Mobile Learning Useful Websites