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More dependable than a search engine’s algorithm, the content you’ll find in a well-managed curation site may build on a topic or ensure that articles relate to each other.

The flipped learning model, which started in the classroom, transposes homework with classwork. In the world of education, this means students get the presentation portion of a class as homework through videos, screencasts and podcasts. Then during class, there is time for interaction, discussion, projects and individualized instruction. The model is based on the idea that learner interaction and enrichment in the classroom are more effective than passively watching a teacher present or lecture.

Kapp notes that although gamification has the power to engage both young and old, a game structure can’t be artificially placed on content as a ruse for interaction

Effective curators add value to content because they decide what is worthwhile, providing meaning to the content through what is selected, what is omitted, how it is organized and how it is summarized or introduced.

The unprecedented evolution of these devices continues to generate great interest. They are increasingly capable tools for learning that schools often do not have to buy or maintain: virtually 100% of university students worldwide come equipped with mobiles

This application, designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch, is used to explore the 1610 English Canadian settlement at what is now Cupids, Canada. The application includes an interactive map, details about the settlement of the area, and historical information in a variety of media. Visitors to Cupids using the application can use the map to explore real-world locations of the original settlemen

Easy mobile access also means that the full range of networked information and applications accompany us wherever we go. The Internet is no longer something that is piped into homes and offices via a cable anchored to the wall; it is a pervasive, ever-present entity, accessible from anywhere there is a cell signal

Mobiles embody the convergence of several technologies that lend themselves to educational use, including electronic book readers, annotation tools, applications for creation and composition, and social networking tools. GPS and compasses allow sophisticated location and positioning, accelerometers and motion sensors enable the device to be used in completely new ways, digital capture and editing bring rich tools for video, audio, and imaging — more and more, mobiles encompass it all, and innovation in mobile device development continues at an unprecedented pace.

For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.

The impact of mobiles is being felt in every part of the globe and by more people than ever before.

As more people choose to reach for a mobile rather than sitting at a desk to access the Internet, our views and behaviors about that access are shifting.

At Abilene Christian University, attendees at a recent performance of Othello were asked not to turn their phones off during the performance, but instead to use them to receive messages throughout the performance. Cast members behind the scenes sent messages to clarify Shakespearean language, share scene summaries, and interact with the audience through a live blog.

For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.

For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.

For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.

As more people choose to reach for a mobile rather than sitting at a desk to access the Internet, our views and behaviors about that access are shifting.

For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.

For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.

find that someone carries both a smart phone and a tablet; when a quick glance at email, social networks, or other tools is needed, the smart phone fills the bill. For more involved web browsing, reading, watching videos, or to use any of the tens of thousands of Internet productivity and lifestyle applications, the tablet provides just enough extra space to enable comfortable use over longer periods of time. Cite <blockquote cite='http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2011/sections/mobiles/#5'> For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed. Mobiles are easy to use for web browsing; much of the available content seamlessly adjusts for optimal display on whichever device is used to access it. 1Mobile and wireless data networks continue to evolve, supporting faster connections and higher bandwidth throughput; the forthcoming 4G network promises the highest speeds yet, and 4G devices are already beginning to appear on the market. </blockquote>Permalink: 5For most people in the developed world, a mobile is always close at hand and available with speedy Internet access whenever it is needed.

As more people choose to reach for a mobile rather than sitting at a desk to access the Internet, our views and behaviors about that access are shifting. Specialized applications are available that, for many, replace a standard web browser for mobile access.

promises the highest speeds yet, and 4G devices are already beginning to appear on the market. Cite <blockquote cite='http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2011/sections/mobiles/#6'> As more people choose to reach for a mobile rather than sitting at a desk to access the Internet, our views and behaviors about that access are shifting. Specialized applications are available that, for many, replace a standard web browser for mobile access. It is not unusual to use several different applications to access online financial information, read and contribute to social networking sites, check email, browse and upload media, and so on. 1Tasks that once were gathered into a single piece of software — the web browser — are now distributed among many specialized (and optimized) applications. </blockquote>Permalink: 6As more people choose to reach for a mobile rather than sitting at a desk to access the Internet, our views and behaviors about that access are shifting. Specialized applications are available that, for many, replace a standard web browser for mobile access.

performance. Cast members behind the scenes sent messages to clarify Shakespearean language, share scene summaries, and interact with the audience through a live blog. Cite <blockquote cite='http://wp.nmc.org/horizon2011/sections/mobiles/#12'>The increasing availability of network access means that the growing capabilities of mobil 1es are available to more students in more locations each year. Educational institutions around the world are investing in the infrastructure that supports mobile access, sponsoring programs that provide devices to students who do not already have them, and commissioning custom mobile applications to serve their communities. Mobiles are recognized as advantageous tools for learning and study, and mobile offerings are quickly becoming a selling point for prospective students considering educational options. </blockquote>Permalink: 12The increasing availability of network access means that the growing capabilities of mobiles are available to more students in more locations each year. Educational institutions around the world are investing in the infrastructure that supports mobile access, sponsoring programs that provide devices to students who do not already have them, and commissioning custom mobile applications to serve their communities. Mobiles are recognized as advantageous tools for learning and study, and mobile offerings are quickly becoming a selling point for prospective students considering educational options.