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.