About The Author
Author: Travis Allen // Category: 21 century student, about the author, iphone, ipod touch, Mobile learning, The iSchool InitiativePosition: Founder of The iSchool Initiative
Education: Currently a student at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
Why I made this blog: It began with my parents getting me an iPhone for Christmas one year ago. I, like many others, enjoyed the endless list of applications on it and shortly after, began looking into educational apps to help me in High school. I soon realized the amazing capabilities this device would have in education.
From that point on, I was a Mobile Learner.I wanted every student to realize the unlocked potential and decided to share my opinion through a video, called the iSchool Initiative.
As I watched my video grow in views, I realized I wanted to do more and so I formed a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing technology solutions to the classroom. I created a website, https://www.ischoolinitiative.com/ , and began spreading my idea global. Now, with over 10,000 views, 800 facebook members, 400 people signed up for newsletters, and 6 employees, I begin the next steps to unite students, teachers, app developers, etc. to create a real 21st century education.
Now, as a college student, my iPhone has been an essential key to school life. People find it hard to believe,
but I bring only my iPhone to class!This blog is here to for me to talk about the different ways I use my iPhone in class and life, instead of paper, pencils, labtops, etc.
What this blog will discuss:
- How I survive college with only an iPhone, and some great apps, and how you can too.
- My favorite applications I use in school and out of school.
- Why I strive for a 21st century education through mobile learning.
- Talk about my ventures through the iSchool Initiative and the people I have met.
- Tips and advice for other students to become a Mobile Learner.
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