Jiyoon Yoon

Diverse Synchronous M-Learning: Using a Synchronous Mobile Tool to Develop Multicultural/Diverse Science Lessons

Jiyoon Yoon, PhD

Associate Professor of Science Education, UT Arlington

This study is to measure the effects of the Diverse Synchronous M-Learning (DSML) model on teacher candidates in developing Multicultural/diverse Science Lessons for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. During their lesson planning, the teacher candidates are assigned to ten professionals who have strong cultural background of their own countries and communicate with the professionals through mobile tool (Zoom) at specific times. The effects of using the DSML model will be measured through pre- and post-self efficacy test, multicultural/diverse lessons, their students’ artifacts, reflection, and test scores, and a final reflection at the end of the study. Through this study, the teacher candidates will be furnished with the knowledge and the skills of using a synchronous mobile tool in their teaching facilitating the environment where their CLD students are actively involved in and fully understanding science at any time and any place.

Dr. Jiyoon Yoon is Associate Professor of Science Education and Special Assistant to Dean for Global Initiatives at the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her Ph.D. from Indiana University in Bloomington where she majored in Science Education and Curriculum and Instruction. Her minors are Instructional Systems Technology and Studies of Public Environmental Affairs. Dr. Yoon has participated in extensive science methods research studies and instructional technology projects for pre- and in-service science teachers. She has also established and directed international programs to exchange teaching methods and culture between America and Korea. Dr. Yoon teaches science education methods and research methods courses and is working on nationally-funded research studies. Her research focuses on establishing rich science teaching and learning environments with the aid of technology within a global society.

Peggy Semingson

Jiyoon

I enjoyed learning more about changing demographics that reflect diversity and the rationale behind your project.

Love the connection to m-learning or mobile learning and the idea to include visual engagement. Great ideas on that slide!

Doodle was a good scheduling tool for the synchronous group. I think it will work well for your project.

What will be the format for the videoconference sessions? Do you provide goals/objectives and directions to students? Will it be 1-on-1 sessions or small group? Can’t wait to hear more! 

I wish you well with your project!

-Peggy
- Jiyoon Yoon
  
  My synchronous project with my students will be group sessions. I will share at the beginning with my students how to do the videoconferencing and schedule with them to talk with their professionals. I will share with you how this synchronous learning will turn out~
Kiva Harper

Love the m-learning..
- Jiyoon Yoon
  
  Thank you for your feedback~
Karabi

Jiyoon - Love the concept of m-learning, especially as it resonates with your demographics. Internationally, mobile services are used in almost all areas - healthcare, education, banking and so forth, much more than we use it here in the US. Your students should be more comfortable using these technologies for synchronous collaboration. Great idea! Thank you!
- Jiyoon Yoon
  
  Thank you so much for your positive feedback~ I will share with you if my students love the synchronous learning~
Jenny Roye

I love the opening slide!!! Do like the concept of m-learning. Many applications here..
- Jiyoon Yoon
  
  Thank you, Jenny~ I got the photo from website.
Denise Cauble

I have used zoom a few times on the computer, but not on mobile device. My issue is that the screen is too small for my vision! Will be trying on the iPad!
Jiyoon Yoon

Thank you, Denise for the feedback! I will see if my students will like using zoom on their phone or not.