Developing Software and Methodologies for eBook/Browsers to Enhance Learning

新一代移动设备正在涌现，它结合了电子书阅读器(如Kindle)和移动浏览器(如iPhone或iPod Touch)的功能。这些设备比笔记本电脑更有限，但屏幕更大，功能也比手机更多。阿巴拉契亚州立大学正在开发软件工具和教育框架，以克服这些设备的许多限制，同时利用它们的移动性，以增强课堂内外的学习体验。支持平板电脑和双屏幕操作模式的软件正在开发中。用于克服电子书/浏览器设备功能限制的Web服务也在开发中。基于电子书/浏览器设备的微型实验室(简短的课堂实验作业)正在设计中，目的是让学生在授课期间主动学习。这些工具将在计算机科学和数学课程中进行测试，由阿巴拉契亚州立大学和威尔克斯社区学院两所机构的四名教师教授。这些软件工具和教育材料的有效性将与不同的学生一起进行评估。将举办讲习班，对其他机构的教职员工进行有关这些设备能力的培训。软件工具和教育材料将在互联网可访问的储存库中提供。

A new generation of mobile devices is emerging that combines the functionality of an eBook reader, like the Kindle, and a mobile browser, like the iPhone or iPod Touch. These devices are more limited than laptop computers but have larger screens and are more functional than mobile phones. Appalachian State University is developing software tools and educational frameworks to overcome many of the limitations of these devices while taking advantage of their mobility in order to enhance learning experiences in and out of the classroom. Software to enable tablet and dual screen modes of operation is under development. Web services, used to overcome limitations in the functionality of the eBook/Browser devices, are also under development. Micro labs (short in-class lab assignments) based on the eBook/Browser devices are being designed to engage students in active learning during lecture. These tools will be tested in both computer science and mathematics courses taught by four instructors at two institutions: Appalachian State University and Wilkes Community College. The effectiveness of these software tools and educational materials will be evaluated with a wide diversity of students. Workshops to train faculty at other institutions on the capabilities of these devices will be held. Software tools and educational materials will be available in an Internet-accessible repository.