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Warren Faust

One Year or Less: Mobiles « 2011 Horizon Report - 0 views

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  • It is not uncommon to 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.
    • Elisha Garcia
       
      I see many people that carry multiple gadgets on a day to day basis. More often than not, I will see them use all of them. It always amazes me how much technology we get by on. Speaking for myself, I do not have a tablet or iPad, so I put everything on my iPhone because my laptop is too heavy for me to lug around. Now, if I left my phone behind, I would be in a serious panic. That is my whole life.
  • Tasks that once were gathered into a single piece of software — the web browser — are now distributed among many specialized (and optimized) applications.
    • Elisha Garcia
       
      This is a "luxury" I truly enjoy having. To have all of the applications you use on a daily basis available as soon as you click open your phone or tablet, life is a little bit easier. Something so simple and easy may seem "lazy" to get caught up in but in the world we live in today, it is more than necessary. I am a heavy applications user and rely on them every single day seeing as I am in a city all day. 
  • Bucks County Community College has developed a mobile application for the campus community. Early features focus on library use, allowing users to browse the library collections, map a route to BCCC campus locations, and communicate with library staff. The application will be expanded to include course offerings and other campus resources.
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  • Mobiles continue to merit close attention as an emerging technology for teaching and learning. The devices available today are multi-functional and robust, but the story of mobiles is no longer solely about the devices we carry. Mobiles — be they phones, iPads, or similar “always-connected” devices — are doorways to the content and social tapestries of the network, and they open with just a touch. The 2010 Horizon Report placed mobile computing on the near term horizon, with an emphasis on
  • Mobiles continue to merit close attention as an emerging technology for teaching and learning. The devices available today are multi-functional and robust, but the story of mobiles is no longer solely about the devices we carry. Mobiles — be they phones, iPads, or similar “always-connected” devices — are doorways to the content and social tapestries of the network, and they open with just a touch. The 2010 Horizon Report placed
  • Mobiles continue to merit close attention as an emerging technology for teaching and learning. The devices available today are multi-functional and robust, but the story of mobiles is no longer solely about the devices we carry. Mobiles — be they phones, iPads, or similar “always-connected” devices — are doorways to the content and social tapestries of the network, and they open with just a touch. The 2010 Horizon Report placed mobile computing on the near term horizon, with an emphasis
  • 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.
  • 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.
    • Warren Faust
       
      Actually, the rest of the world is ahead of the US in both access to cell technology, and the feature sets available on cell phones.
  • 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.
    • Warren Faust
       
      As devices get smaller, applications for those devices get smaller and more specific in what they will do.
  • 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.
    • Warren Faust
       
      The issue in K-12 is that if we allow students to use smart phones, we have to somehow assure that they do not use their cellular service (3G or 4G) to access the internet, otherwise we are in violation of CIPA.
Bri Ostrander

One Year or Less: Mobiles « 2011 Horizon Report - 10 views

shared by Bri Ostrander on 26 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • le accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices. Perhaps more important for education, Internetcapable mobile devices will outnumber computers within the next year. In Japan, over 75% of Internet users already use a mobile as their first choice for access.
    • Allison Longstreet
       
      This statistic is kind of unreal to think about. In just 2 1/2 years most people will use mobile devices to access the internet. I also think the Japan statistic is hard to believe.  Personally, I would prefer a computer to a mobile device like a smartphone or iPhone for internet access because of the larger screen and keyboard. 
    • kaylafurmanchin
       
      It's hard for me to believe that mobile devices will outnumber computers within the next year! I think that a mobile device has benefits, but I am not sure if they outnumber what a computer can do. I understand that mobile devices are portable, but I would much rather work on a computer with a large screen that can do much more than a mobile device.
    • Carolyn Reitz
       
      It really surprises me that 80% of people accessing the internet will be doing it through mobile devices, but it is a very fast paced growing industry. Most cell phones now sold are smart phones or internet capable phones, so there will soon only be phones like that. The Japanese statistic does not surprise me because they are in the forefront of the technology world when it comes to cell phones, so I think they are way ahead of us when it comes to mobile internet capable devices.
  • es 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.
    • Allison Longstreet
       
      Hopefully schools sponsoring programs for more technology will help to close the "digital divide". This way more students could access the internet and use computers for their coursework!
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
       
      I feel that the accessibility will work greatly towards narrowing the digital divide because mobile devices are much have more components built into one than a laptop. 
  • Bucks County Community College has developed a mobile application for the campus community. Early features focus on library use, allowing users to browse the library collections, map a route to BCCC campus locations, and communicate with library staff. The application will be expanded to include course offerings and other campus resources.
    • Allison Longstreet
       
      This is my home counties community college so this is interesting to me. I don't have a smartphone so I haven't used it ever, but some of my friends who have taken courses there say that its useful for finding books and open computers at the library. 
    • kaylafurmanchin
       
      I think having a mobile application for the campus is a great idea! I would love to have the convenience of my college resources at my fingertips! 
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  • 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
    • Nicole Williams
       
      I find this to be a false statement/an assumption.  Mainly because I do know students who cannot afford a mobile device.  Instead they choose their education.  Maybe in a couple of years this will be true, however teachers can't assume that all students have access to all of the technology that is out there.
  • 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
    • Nicole Williams
       
      More historical places should have an app like this.  This would be a great tool to use in a history class.  Especially in school districts that are struggling with money.  This would give those students an opportunity to go on a class trip without ever leaving their class!
  • 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
    • Nicole Williams
       
      It still amazes me that I can access any information I want to where ever I want right from my phone.  Technology is rapidly growing and I see no end! I just hope that I'm still around when I see something even more amazing like maybe....computers in our watches?
  • Mobile 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.
    • hillary gorgone
       
      It is crazy how cellphones just popped out a few years ago and now they are giving laptops a run for their money.
  • creating usable applications in a single semester; recent examples include games, a reference tool for birdwatchers, and an English-Spanish tutoring program.
    • hillary gorgone
       
      I wish I got to make sweet projects like that!  We had to make website and infomercials!
  • Another simple tool, Poll Everywhere, turns mobiles into personal response systems, enabling teachers to quiz students, assess their understanding before, during, and after a lesson, and reveal patterns of thinking in the classroom. Any mobile will work for these purposes; all that is required is the ability to send text (SMS) messages.
    • hillary gorgone
       
      This is a nifty tool and the fact that it works on a simple phone is awesome.  My parents don't pay my phone bill so I don't have a fancy-dancey phone.  There have been a couple times in class where other students were instructed to do something using their smart phones and I got left out.  Not all college students have fancy phones but they can still take part with this tool.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
       
      I have never heard of this. This is a great tool for teachers to individualize their education plans by paying specific attention to their students and what they understand and do not understand. 
  • According to a recent report from mobile manufacturer Ericsson, studies show that by 2015, 80% of people accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices.
    • Bryan Poepperling
       
      This statistic is surprisingly believable. The way we access the internet has changed completely, and I think schools should capitalize on this opportunity to bring mobile devices into classrooms. I believe that students will learn better and get more out of a class if they feel comfortable using technology that is already familiar to them, such as their mobile device.
  • The potential of mobile computing is already being demonstrated in hundreds of projects at higher education institutions. At Ball State University, computer science students can study mobile applications programming, creating usable applications in a single semester; recent examples include games, a reference tool for birdwatchers, and an English-Spanish tutoring program
    • Bryan Poepperling
       
      As you can see, colleges and universities are already getting involved in mobile learning with the creation of applications for different uses. Imagine if teachers could create apps for their classes. Learning would take on a whole different meaning, and might help some students reach new levels of understanding in subjects if they could access information through an application on their phone.
  • Another simple tool, Poll Everywhere, turns mobiles into personal response systems, enabling teachers to quiz students, assess their understanding before, during, and after a lesson, and reveal patterns of thinking in the classroom.
    • Bryan Poepperling
       
      This is just another example of how mobile devices can be turned from a problem in the classroom (texting) to a solution (a hand-held quiz device). Quizes could be taken at any time, inside or outside of a classroom. Applications such as this show how successful mobile devices can be in a classroom, and how much they can help assess and enhance student learning.
  • 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.
  • Mobiles allow very simple tools to be easily integrated into classroom activities with no need for involvement of IT or support staff
    • Megan Smith
       
      I feel that though this is a valid point, some teacher training and student guidance needs to be in place to make the most out of the technology available. Use not abuse.
  • 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.
    • Megan Smith
       
      Though web browsing is available on most phones, it can distort the image and view of the web page. With the many apps listed, it should also include education apps such as flashcards and Blackboard. Personally on my phone this aspect could be better and especially faster.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
       
      There are so many apps already available for every basic need one may have and now many devices are available to hold these apps. This fact will become a huge factor of mobile learning and how accessible it is. 
  • Mobile applications using locationbased data and augmented reality help students discover historical information about places they visit on field trips.
    • Megan Smith
       
      As a history major this is a interesting though to ponder and a useful tool for the classroom to bring history to life.
  • The number of mobile devices produced and purchased each year continues to grow, and the new devices like the iPad and its counterparts are expanding our notions of portability. With increased screen real estate, battery life, and input options, these new mobile devices have rapidly become a viable alternative to heavier, more expensive laptop computers
    • Stephanie Williams
       
      It isn't surprising that the number of smartphones and tablets being sold is increasing.  The portability of these devices makes them easy to carry and easy to use almost anywhere.  I believe that as the number of smartphones and tablets being sold continues to increase even more, they will become a bigger part of every aspect of our lives, including education.
    • Carolyn Reitz
       
      There is a lot of hype about smart phones and tablets, so the increase in sales of these devices is not surprising. As these devices become cheaper to make, more people will be able to afford them, and people will have more capabilities of accessing internet on the go.
    • Stephanie Williams
       
      It isn't surprising that the number of smartphones and tablets being sold is increasing.  The portability of these devices makes them easy to carry and easy to use almost anywhere.  I believe that as the number of smartphones and tablets being sold continues to increase even more, they will become a bigger part of every aspect of our lives, including education.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
       
      I would much rather carry around a tablet or a smartphone than a laptop. Plus, smartphones and tablets are cheaper than laptops!
  • Reference applications assist students studying chemical formulae, allowing them to review and take notes on what they learn, visualize 3D structures, see the reactions taking place
    • Stephanie Williams
       
      I believe that this is a great exanple of how tablets could be used to enhance learning in high schools. Chemistry is a course that includes a lot of information and I believe that being able to review and visualize aspects of the course could be very helpful.
    • Stephanie Williams
       
      I believe that this is a great exanple of how tablets could be used to enhance learning in high schools. Chemistry is a course that includes a lot of information and I believe that being able to review and visualize aspects of the course could be very helpful.
  • Tasks that once were gathered into a single piece of software — the web browser — are now distributed among many specialized (and optimized) applications.
    • Stephanie Williams
       
      Applications have made it possible to do almost anything on a smartphone or tablet. Instead of just being able to browse the internet, you can download an application for what you specifically want to do.  This could change the way we do many things.
    • Stephanie Williams
       
      Applications have made it possible to do almost anything on a smartphone or tablet. Instead of just being able to browse the internet, you can download an application for what you specifically want to do.  This could change the way we do many things.
  • enough extra space to enable comfortable use over longer periods of time.
  • reading, watching videos, or to use any of the tens of thousands of Internet productivity and lifestyle applications, the tablet provides just
  • social networks, or other tools is needed, the smart phone fills the bill. For more involved web browsing,
  • It is not uncommon to find that someone carries both a smart phone and a tablet; when a quick glance at email,
    • kaylafurmanchin
       
      I see this every where! A few friends of mine  have both a smart phone and a tablet. In my opinion you do not need both. I would prefer a tablet with wifi capabilities so I could still connect to the internet where wifi was available. I enjoy the bigger screens that the tablets have to offer also.
  • the tens of thousands of Internet productivity and lifestyle applications, the tablet provides just
  • This shift in the means of connecting to the Internet is being enabled by the convergence of three trends: the growing number of Internet-capable mobile devices, increasingly flexible web content, and continued development of the networks that support connectivity.
    • Carolyn Reitz
       
      The trends towards increased mobile internet capabilities tell us that education is going to have to grow as well to be able to take advantage of the new technologies to deliver learning. Students of the 21st century will be highly skilled in these new technologies, so teachers need to find professional development opportunities to bridge the technology gap.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
       
      This statement is completely true. I sometimes find myself checking my email on my mobile device, even when I am sitting directly in front of my laptop
    • A Jackson
       
      Technology continues to be adapted to people's growing needs.  The convenient features that are added to already user-friendly products is explicitly for users who desire more time and ease with the technologies.
    • Bonnie Pietropaoli
       
      It is unbelievable how many apps are available now. There is an app for almost every website and an app for almost every possible thing you may need to know about. 
    • A Jackson
       
      I myself have never really understood people's need to carry a smartphone, laptop, and tablet, whether android or apple, all simultaneously.  A smartphone to me can replace the tablet and computer for use on-the-go.
    • A Jackson
       
      The wide reach of users that a single person can reach out to and interact with on the Internet via networks is constantly growing.  This is due to the fact that more and more people are learning to use online communities for their own purposes and convenience.
  • The impact of mobiles is being felt in every part of the globe and by more people than ever before.
    • Bri Ostrander
       
      The use of mobile devices is not just prominant in American culture, but worldwide. This creates an oportunity for international learning through them.
  • 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.
    • Bri Ostrander
       
      This is good and bad. We have more access to learning material, but this also feeds into our culture's instant gratification problem.
  • 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.
    • Bri Ostrander
       
      This is AWESOME! What a cool way to integrate new technology into the arts and use new age resources to improve understanding of classic art. This could be used as students read shakespear novels at home with peers to help understanding while doing homework.
Bonnie Pietropaoli

Classroom 2.0 - 0 views

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    Professional Online Education Network
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    A professional networking site for teachers to share and collaborate ideas about technology in educational settings.
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    Discussion board on online education
Nicole Williams

Library 2.0 Ning - 0 views

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    This is a social networking site for educators, with a specific focus on 21st century libraries.
hillary gorgone

Forum Network | Free Online Lectures from PBS and NPR | Diigo - 0 views

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    video lecture collections
Bryan Poepperling

TeachAde - 0 views

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    Professional Online Education Network
Bryan Poepperling

Forum Network - 0 views

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    Online Lectures
Bri Ostrander

ePals Global Community - 0 views

shared by Bri Ostrander on 07 Aug 12 - Cached
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    Social Networking Tool.
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    Interactive community for students all over the world to communicate, collaborate and network.
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    Online Communication Tool
hillary gorgone

Classroom 2.0 | Diigo - 0 views

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    Professional networking site focusing on collaborative technology in education.
hillary gorgone

Twitter | Diigo - 0 views

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    social media network
Bri Ostrander

Edmodo | Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students - 0 views

shared by Bri Ostrander on 03 Aug 12 - Cached
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    Social Media Tool
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    Online LMS type tool
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    A site similar to twitter for educators to help them make their classroom a community by providing a way for teachers to connect through technology.
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    Allows teachers to communicate and post coursework through social media. 
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    Communication Tool
Bri Ostrander

More Than 6 Million Users Work Online With Zoho - 0 views

shared by Bri Ostrander on 07 Aug 12 - Cached
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    Social Networking.
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    Online Presentation Tool
Warren Faust

Online, secure LMS - 0 views

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    My Big Campus extends the classroom to a safe, engaging online environment that balances educational use of Web technologies with network and student safety.
kaylafurmanchin

Free Educational Resources for Educators and Teachers - TeachADE - Authoring and Dissem... - 0 views

shared by kaylafurmanchin on 09 Aug 12 - Cached
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    Social Networking site made for teachers to share ideas and methods
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    This is an online social media tool for teachers. This could be helpful for an online teacher because you could get good ideas from other teachers who shared on this website.
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