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Ubiquitous computing in education, as defined in this book, is teachers and students having access to technology (computing devices, the Internet, services) whenever and wherever they need it. In a world of ubiquitous computing, the technology is always accessible and is not the focus of learning. Rather, faculty and students are active partners in the learning process, and they decide not only what technology is needed but also what to learn and how best to create new knowledge.

"The topic of Mobile and Ubiquitous is seen today as personal devices that are used for communication purposes and can be taken anywhere. Common examples of these devices are computers and cell phones. "

this is a great wiki page

Recently released Horizon Report 2010, from the New Media Consortium and Educause. Emerging Technologies: 1-2 years: Mobile Computing and Open Content 2-3 years: Simple Augmented Reality and Electronic Books 4-5 yersr: Gesture-based Computing and Visual Data Analysis

computer history timeline, can give us an idea of how much computers improved over the years and are now more digital.

im in group 9a. this page has great explainations of what mobile copmputing is and it shows the different devices that pertain to mobile computing

"A personal digital assistant (PDA), also known as a palmtop computer,[1][2] is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager. Current PDAs often have the ability to connect to the Internet. A PDA has an electronic visual display, enabling it to include a web browser, but some newer models also have audio capabilities, enabling them to be used as mobile phones or portable media players. Many PDAs can access the Internet, intranets or extranets via Wi-Fi or Wireless Wide Area Networks. Many PDAs employ touchscreen technology. The term PDA was first used on January 7, 1992 by Apple Computer CEO John Sculley at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, referring to the Apple Newton. In 1996, Nokia introduced the first mobile phone with full PDA functionality, the 9000 Communicator, which grew to become the world's best-selling PDA. The Communicator spawned a new category of mobile phones: the smartphone. Today, the vast majority of all PDAs are smartphones. Over 150 million smartphones are sold each year, while "stand-alone" PDAs without phone functionality sell only about 3 million units per year.[specify] Popular smartphone brands include HTC, Apple, Palm, Nokia N-Series, and RIM BlackBerry."

"Wi-Fi allows cheaper deployment of local area networks "

Look at what apple is doing to protect their own hold on the musical pursestrings of society with this.

Apple is quite protective of the uses of their devices and although they allow the development of "apps" -- they made waves recently when they denied the app that allows people to download and listen directly to podcasts w/out synching w/ the computer. Mobile itunes doesn't offer this feature. So, there is "open" and truly "open." Iphone apps store isn't really open, if this is true.

Mobile technology in a learning environment - FCP "Mobile and Ubiquitous"

TED talk by Jamais Cascio talking about the "better world" that is soon to come through the usage of collaboration and mobile technology. Cascio discusses the ability for the world to decrease environmental and social wrongdoings.

"Layar is a free application on your mobile phone which shows what is around you by displaying real time digital information on top of reality through the camera of your mobile phone. "

Another example of what is being developed for mobile computing. I assume the software works for only specific countries but will expand in the near future. Some good ideas for a Flat Classroom Project video.

"this app is a great demonstration of where mobile shopping is heading. With the abilities that are shown in this app, more and more apps are going to start including features like this that will offer information on virtually anything we can think of."

A nice example of where mobile computing may be heading and perhaps a stimulus for a video scene.

They are starting to put in lightradios all over the world to help mobiles more thing like, internet, cell phone,computers, even house phone mobile. What do you think about this? And how would it be for us now and in the future ?

This article talks about how software for phones, computers, and tablets is becoming more centralized and organized. Microsoft is trying to progress its software into the mobile world while other companies like Apple are trying to provide a consistent, well organized and accepted OS.

This is website that shows you articles and blogs about mobile computing.

This has great information on my topic for 9A mobile and Ubiquitous

Ubiquitous computing is defined '' machines that fit the human environment instead of forcing humans to enter theirs''.

explains the main ideas of what ubiquitous computing is includes the core concepts

It describes the emergence of Ubiquitous Computing and the way Ubiquitous Computing is being used in healthcare. It also goes into detail on the effects of it on healthcare. 

"Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, FWB: GGQ1) is a multinational public cloud computing, Internet search, and advertising technologies corporation. Google hosts and develops a number of Internet-based services and products,[5] and generates profit primarily from advertising through its AdWords program"

Description of Google.

"How does IP Telephony (VoIP) work VoIP allows anyone using the Internet, with a PC having a sound card, a speaker and microphone, iniciate calls from his computer to reach far away phones or another Computer...at lower rates."