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An initiative of: In partnership with :
A new way of teaching and learning in Mobile World Capital Barcelona.
Change the rules. Change the tools. Change the future.
The mSchools programme, launched in 2013, brings together public and private institutions to promote mobile education, opening up new ways of teaching and learning that improve achievement and employability.
One programme, three focus areas.
1 Encourage
Learning with Mobile
2 Improve
Digital Skills & Entrepreneurial
Spirit 3 Build an open
Environment for mEducation
Mobile History Map • A geo-positioning app allowing students to
collaboratively create content about points of interest close to their schools.
Mobile Learning Awards • Rewards innovative teacher and student-led
projects. School visits at Mobile World Centre • Interactive visits of the Mobile World Centre aimed
at students understanding of how mobile is enhancing our lives.
Responsible usage of Mobile Technology • A collection of best practices on the responsible use
of mobile technology in schools.
1 Encourage
Learning with Mobile
*Under development
App Education
• A computer science elective offered in Catalan High Schools based on App design and prototype development.
Inside the App Factory*
• An information kiosk explaining the stages of the app lifecycle, from ideation to market, aimed at non-developer, non-technical audiences.
Mobile Summer Camps*
• An immersive workshop experience in app design and development.
2 Improve
Digital Skills & Entrepreneurial
Spirit
mSchools Market
• An online repository of validated and tested mobile educational content for schools, teachers, parents and students.
mSchools Lab
• A set of tools to foster mutual collaboration in testing future mEducation solutions in a school environment.
mSchools Mobile4all
• An initiative designed to reduce the digital divide in the classroom.
3 Build an open
Environment for mEducation
A bit of history.
Partner Programme
Corporate Social Responsibility
• Improve education
• Promote equal opportunities
• Accessibility to mobile technology Marketing
• Brand awareness
• Brand value • Local and international exposure
Research
• Reports and data • Requirements from the educational
community
• mSchools Lab and mSchools Market Business & Product Development
• Controlled environments • Product endorsement and validation • Market needs and opportunities
2 Direct funding*
3 Loans or
donations of materials
4 Innovative ideas
& proposals
*special tax exemptions may apply
1 Contribute time
& expertise
An initiative of: In partnership with :