To address the emerging use of mobile learning in schools nationwide, the Leadership for Mobile Learning (LML) initiative aims to increase the capacity of district leadership to overcome the barriers and develop, plan, implement and manage policies to effectively use mobile devices for the improvement of teaching and learning.

Through this project, CoSN intends to explore and develop resources that will support school leaders at this critical juncture of exponential growth in the public’s use of mobile devices. Specifically, we will examine the impact of mobility on school cultures, the digital divide, and informal learning. We also intend to provide practical resources to guide school administrators with mobile learning implementations.

A Guide for Administrators

LML has released a new resource to help school leaders navigate the mobile learning landscape. The guide, which was developed based on the shared experiences of pioneering school and district leaders, industry experts and leading scholars, provides key information and tips to educate and support administrators interested in implementing mobile learning. The guide addresses common questions from administrators about mobile technology implementation, including:

• How do we create a program with a sustainable impact on teaching and learning?
• What are the steps involved in implementing a mobile learning program?
• How do we optimize the investment of our technology dollars?
• How do we choose devices, networks and software for our implementation?
• What are the security considerations in implementing a mobile learning program?
• What are the policy considerations for a mobile learning program?
• What are the professional development considerations?
• What are the teaching models associated with mobile learning?
• What are the options for funding a mobile learning program?