I will be presenting three topics in four sessions (1 repeat) at the Midsouth Technology Conference, December 8-9, 2010.  You can find links to resources, slidedecks, and more information below.

Web 2.0 … from the beginning

Presenter: Michael M. Grant, The University of Memphis

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Time: 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Room: L9

Link to resources: Web 2 from the beginning

Mobile learning: What is it? What’s it look like? How’s it done?

Presenters: Michael M. Grant, The University of Memphis; Monte Tatom, Freed-Hardeman University; Kyle Menchhofer/Scott Newcomb, St. Mary School District, Ohio

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Time: 11:05 am - 12:00 pm
Room: L9

Summary:  Mobile learning, or mlearning, is a buzzword in all levels of education right now.  But what is it, and what does it mean?  This session will examine what mobile learning is, who’s doing it, and how it’s being done in K-12 classrooms and in higher education.  We’ll take a look at some schools that are implementing mobile devices into teaching and learning. We are also planning to Skype some folks in —just like Oprah—to give you some first-hand accounts.

Link to resources: Mobile Learning - What is it

Making Teaching and Learning Mobile

Presenter: Michael M. Grant, The University of Memphis

Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Time: (E15) 1:30 - 2:30 pm &  (F13) 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Room: 203

Summary:  In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how to make teaching and learning mobile.  You’ll experience a number of technologies to create mobile teaching and learning opportunities for you and your students.  From using cellphones, smartphones, iPod Touches, iPhones, and iPads, we’ll look at ways to make learning engaging with tools your students may already have.  BYOM—You are encouraged to bring your mobile devices with you.

Link to resources: Making Teaching and Learning Mobile