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ictQatar invites you to: Shaping the Future: ICT Pedagogical Workshops Saturday, January 22, 2011 Georgetown University-Qatar, Education City
 * INVITATION **
 * Mobile Learning **



Mobile learning is a new trend and concept in the arena of learning. Mobile learning is a concept that indicates the use of mobile devices (mobile, ipads, ipods, game consoles …etc.) to facilitate the learning process so that learning can take place anytime and anywhere. There are numerous benefits associated with mobile learning. Mobile learning helps in improving students’ literacy and numeric skills, raises their self-esteem, engages them in learning and helps them to remain focused for longer periods.

Learn about the exciting educational mobile learning that is available to teachers and how Qatar’s teachers can integrate mobile learning in teaching. Teachers will have the opportunity to take part in three interactive sessions during the workshop; topics include mobile learning techniques and mobile cyber safety. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a discussion to raise issues about limitations in introducing mobile learning in Qatari schools.

**By the end of the workshop sessions, participants will be able to:** 1. Elicit the potentials of introducing mobile learning in education 2. State the different types of learning activities that can be implemented using mobile phones 3. Identify the limitations of mobile phones in education and how to overcome them 4. Prepare a guideline for developing and implementing mobile learning projects 5. Understand, analyze and limit mobile risks according to their situations 6. Mitigate mobile risks by implementing practical steps and actions

**Important notes** · The workshop will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m  · The workshops will be offered in both English and Arabic · Participants are required to bring their own laptops, mobile phones and headsets · Please note that the number of seats is limited and that registering on the system is a commitment on your part to attend