Mobile teaching and learning technologies: Ukrainian dance instruction in Canada

Nathaniel Ostashewski, Doug Reid, Marcia Ostashewski

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Abstract

This paper explores the process of introducing iPods into the context of Ukrainian dance instruction. In particular we focus on how one teacher incorporated these tools to support student and instructor learning. Further we explore the affordances of the tool identified by the teachers to support dance instruction and learning. In this research, the teacher identified a focus on demonstration and mobility strategies as a meaningful starting point for the use of the technology. They acknowledge that dance choreography and composition are complex and often identified as difficult to teach. The incorporation of iPods solved many long-standing challenges for the teacher who incorporated these within meaningful educational experiences. However, the planning and incorporation of these in educational contexts was a long and challenging process. This paper explores this planning and implementation process and the challenges it overcame to support the incorporation of the technology within the dance class context.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning 2009, ML 2009
EditorsInmaculada Arnedillo Sanchez, Patricia Barbosa, Luis Rodrigues, Pedro Isaias
Pages301-304
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9789728924775
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventIADIS International Conference on Mobile Learning 2009, ML 2009 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 26 Feb. 200928 Feb. 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning 2009, ML 2009

Conference

ConferenceIADIS International Conference on Mobile Learning 2009, ML 2009
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period26/02/0928/02/09

Keywords

  • Dance
  • IPods
  • Implementation
  • Mobile technology
  • Pedagogy

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