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Integrating m-gaming with m-learning?

Good article on location-based learning. Giving some examples of how to use it in areas not thought of.

Instead of a compass telling you exactly which direction to go, it acts as a facilitator, allowing you to work out your own route - and discover new things along the way. This can serve as a metaphor for our 21st-century style of facilitated and directed e-learning. How can we use and even reverse the default affordances of a mobile phone to enhance exploratory and creative learning? Based on the above reflection, here's one random idea for stimulating creative learning using mobile apps: - Language: As you walk along a path, the phone automatically generates a "cloud" of words extracted from geolocated tweets associated with the location that you are currently on, and invites you to contribute your own tweets about your own location.

Today we look at five different geotagging apps for the iPhone, but before we begin, there are a few concepts and facts that are worth pointing out for those who might be unfamiliar with the concept of geotagging. Geotagging is a computerized process for adding GPS-based location data to an image for later reference. Since most cameras don't include GPS hardware, but the iPhone 3G and 3GS do, you can run an iPhone application to record your location while shooting the photos. The best apps of the bunch are PhotoTrip and PlaceTagger; read on for all the details.

An interesting piece about how the unique affordances of mobile devices enable newer forms of learning.

knowing how to build a good game design mechanism is going to be important... even in real life. facebooks location, foursquares... more information here. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/pda/2011/mar/14/sxsw-2011-scvngr-seth-priebatsch#

An innovative app that allow you to draw virtual "graffiti" at any location. The natural touch-based interface of the iPhone affords easy scribbling on the go.

Now you can prepare and present a Prezi the Google docs way with Prezi Meeting!

Locate your missing iPhone or iPad

A great resource that could be used for customized e-learning tours... wonder how this can be used to enhance learning and understanding?

Eveleen, check out the design of this app. It has similar but limited functions compared to MobileGeo. But its user interface looks promising!

Yes, interface is nice. Too bad its not a free app. Else can play with it to get more ideas.

It was free yesterday. Check out the link I shared earlier to get alerts on free apps.

To get a US Tax ID for ebook publishing for companies

1. Call the IRS at +1 267 941 1099 This is a direct line to the dedicated unit in Philadelphia that deals with foreign entities (that's you) who need an EIN. Press 2 on the computerized menu to get through to an operator. While I've heard it's possible to get your EIN through some embassies and consuls, that certainly doesn't apply to all of them and this number will work for everyone. Note: they won't take a call from anyone using a "speakerphone". If you are using Skype on your laptop, have a set of headphones plugged in before you call, to avoid an undignified scramble around your apartment. Finally, while there is an online facility for doing this, foreign entities can't use that. 2. Tell them you're applying for an EIN for a foreign entity. They may ask if you are a legal officer of the company or some such, I said that I was a sole proprietor, and the owner of the business, which satisfied them. 3. There's a 50% chance that they will tell you that you need Form SS-4 You do not want to go down this path, which requires form-filling, fees, delays, and somehow locating a fax machine. If this is what they tell you, politely end the call, and call them back. I only had to do this once, and then got someone a little more helpful. 4. Give your details They will ask for your name, mailing address, phone number, the name of your company, and the country it was incorporated. This will involve a lot of spelling and repetition, but make sure all the details are correct. 5. They will ask if this is for compliance with withholding Say "yes". 6. They will ask if this is for e-books Say "yes". 7. They will give you your EIN!!!

Nice finds on the iBook-related issues!

A short interesting article that describes how mobile technology has been used to ensure the cleanliness of our environment.