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ADVERTORIAL
Changing
Education
mSchools
The mSchools programme is a multi-faceted mEducation initiative by the
Mobile World Capital Barcelona, in collaboration with the Generalitat of
Catalonia, Barcelona City Hall and GSMA.
mSchools is a multi-faceted mEducation initiative of Mobile World Capital Barcelona, in
collaboration with the Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona City Hall and GSMA. Launched in
2012, mSchools effectively integrates mobile technologies into the classroom.
Mobile enables access to up-to-date materials, improves collaboration and strengthens
learner engagement. mSchools helps students build important new digital skills, improves
achievement and prepares them for today’s world.
The mSchools Programme is based on three focus areas:
• Encourage Learning with Mobile
• Improve Digital Skills and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Build an open Environment for mEducation
ENCOURAGE LEARNING WITH MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Fostering curiosity and the joy of discovery for students and teachers.
Mobile History Map (MHM), a pioneering initiative of the mSchools programme,
advocates the use of mobile technology applied to non-technological subjects. This new,
geo-positioning app and platform, allows students to collaboratively create content about
points of interest close to their schools.
MHM content is evaluated and curated by education experts with the support of the
Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya, constituting a unique catalogue of Catalonian
history and culture.
This pioneering project, specially designed for non-technical subjects is not only a
multidisciplinary educational tool but also a huge success: more than 1600 students and 80
teachers from Catalonia are generating new digital content based on over 400 points of interest. students with special needs. Designed to reduce the digital divide in the classroom.
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Mobile Learning Awards celebrated its third edition this year. mSchools Mobile Learning
Awards reward those who use and experience mobile technologies within academia
demonstrating the educational possibilities of mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) in
schools. These awards honour innovative teacher and student led projects that recognise
the integral role of Mobile Technology in Education.
In addition, School Visits at the Mobile World Centre, aimed at students understanding
of how mobile enhances our lives, provides children and schools with a first-hand
approach on the use of mobile technology. Visits are organized on an ongoing basis
throughout the year and encourage the discovery and use of mobile technology through an
innovative “Learn by Play” treasure hunt experience.
IMPROVE DIGITAL SKILLS & ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Developing 21st century skills with the support of industry and education experts.
mSchools App Education course is a computer science elective offered in Catalan High
Schools based on app design and prototype development. In partnership with the Departament
d’Ensenyament, App education promotes team work and stimulates the entrepreneurial spirit.
Throughout the course, students and teachers receive mentoring from industry expert
volunteers improving learning outcomes and digital skills. Industry experts from leading
companies in the fields of app development, video games, business incubators and internet
portals guide students and teachers through project planning and app development during the
course.
The App Education course has over 12.000 students and more than 300 schools enrolled in the
2015 school year. That’s over 25% of 4th grade ESO students from Catalonian public high schools.
mSchools App Awards acknowledges and rewards innovative students, teachers and
schools for their hard work and accomplishments during the App Education course.
Awards focus on the design, coherence and technical development of applications for
mobile devices, stimulating the students’ presentation skills and creativity.
BUILD AND OPEN ENVIRONMENT FOR MEDUCATION.
Increasing accessibility of mobile content and solutions relevant to students and teachers.
mSchools Toolbox is an online repository of validated and tested mobile educational
content. Designed to increase the availability and usage of educational mobile content for
schools, teachers, parents and students. All content is curated by teachers and education
experts for a better classroom experience.
mSchools Lab provides a set of tools to foster collaboration in testing future mEducation
solutions in a school environment. Designed to facilitate innovative trials and accelerate the
adoption of cutting edge technology for education. Schools are encouraged to volunteer to
partner with the industry to implement innovative solutions together.
mSchools mobile4all promotes accessibility of mobile devices for qualifying families and
For more information on how Mobile World Capital Barcelona is changing education
please visit us at Congress Square 70 or mschools.mobileworldcapital.com.
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