The document discusses how technology such as iBeacons can enhance learning experiences by tying them to physical locations. iBeacons use Bluetooth Low Energy signals to trigger digital actions and content based on a learner's proximity. This allows content to be pushed to students' devices as they enter different physical spaces. It outlines how iBeacons can be used to create interactive learning zones, substitute for accessibility notifications, and push instructions and content to devices based on location. The document also references frameworks like SAMR that categorize different levels of tech integration from substitution to redefinition of pedagogical tasks.

1. L E A R N I N G START
HERE:
Workshops &
Conferences
Tech allows for the creation of new learning
tasks, previously inconceivable 4. REDEFINITION
• Students use a service like Beacondo to create their own beacon integrations
• Student work is published in a non-traditional way that utilises physical location as a trigger
• Students learn enough to begin collaborating via connections to other internet of things (IoT) devices
such as smart watches and automated IFTTT (If This Then That) channels
• Your idea here _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _??
3. MODIFICATION Tech allows for significant pedagogical
& learning task redesign
some pedagogical improvement 2. AUGMENTATION
• Integrate with an LMS to curate access to lesson content
• BLE speeds up process of pairing devices for sharing (ie. Airdrop)
• Alert users to the presence of nearby collaboration zones that they
can join and contribute to
1. SUBSTITUTION Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
no functional change to pedagogy
>. R E F L E C T
Understand, Reflect, Consider, Explore, Share,
- then begin to put a response into Practice
spark new learning possibilities
Le a r n i n g -cycle
J O U R N E Y
iBeacons
Local context
Interaction
Timeliness
Mobility
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The meaning & context that learning experiences
evoke can be enhanced by being tied to your locality
Real-world locations gain the ability to trigger digital actions
Required content, links or experiences can be triggered at just
the moment a learner needs them
Beacons and devices are portable and can be setup anywhere
iBeacons are a fast-developing tech
E.G. beacons …
Reconnect learning to physical environ
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• Hidden beacons that trigger sounds and location-specific experiences
add a far more personal focus for exploring topics and information
• Heat maps allow task leaders to analyse effectiveness of group
activities so tasks can be modified
• Apps like ‘Shortwave’ enable local zone messaging and
project communication
Tech acts as a direct tool substitute, with
Interactive
learning
zones
1:1
Classrooms Art / Museum
displays
Outdoors,
Scavenger
Hunts
Where?
FLOW-ON EFFECTS?
• Popup notifications provide links to a map of campus/ school
• Instructions and content (ie. word lists, links) can be pushed to
devices as dictated by when students arrive/ leave a physical space
• Beacons can substitute for other accessibility notifications
• What are iBeacons? “They add the dimensions of
space, context and time to learning”
• How might learning triggers be useful?
• What problems do they solve?
SAMR
TASK NOT TOOL
- Dr Puentedura
- G. Ellwood
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