Comments on: how do you use your mobile computing device to support your learning?

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:26:19 +0000

I recently purchase a BB Tour — I tossed aside my filp phone and joined 21st century in mobile technology. Of course my son gave me a basic tutorial on the do’s and don’t of BBMing, emailing and web browsing — Now I am hooked! My next step is to figure out how to shop online.

By: Doc

Doc — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:50:08 +0000

Thanks Derek for sharing your use of mobile computing. It’s encouraging to see users like yourself who represent the leading edge of adoption. I hope that edge moves closer to mobile learning becoming more of a reality through better support by schools and other organizations.

By: Derek Hojohn

Derek Hojohn — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:04:11 +0000

After reading some of the posts above, it seems that many people use their mobile devices for almost everything. There are also some that use them but feel that it is taking away from human interaction.

Well… I am one of those individuals who uses my mobile device (BlackBerry Tour) for almost everything; to include, e-mail, web browsing, music, sports updates, facebook, texting, etc. I actually believe that it makes me more personable. I hate talking on the phone, so instead of just not calling them, I write e-mails or texts. Better to have some communication then none at all. Also, since I can access just about anything from my BB, my family, friends, and unfortunately, my employers, can reach me at anytime.

I enjoy the technology and look forward to what’s next. Who knows what they will come out with next? It seems like every year there is something new.

By: Doc

Doc — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:39:07 +0000

Hi Sylvia, thanks for sharing your perspective on mobile learning with a PDA equipped as assistive technology. I am glad to know that my blog is accessible.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:53:40 +0000

Mobile learning is a great tool that opens many horizons. I use my mobile PDA, it is a braille note taker that is equipped with a wireless capability, i use it to respond to my emails, and to surf the Internet at any time, It really made accessing the Internet much more easier to me.

By: Alley Miller

Alley Miller — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:43:21 +0000

I tried to log into webtycho using my crackberry (verizon service) and can log in but never get past the “checking classes” portion of the validation. It might work but I can’t or won’t wait that long for anything to work. I don’t know if other similar products work but I have attempted multiple times and it is a no go.

By: Jeannie Behrick

Jeannie Behrick — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:14:23 +0000

I use my iPhone for just about everything these days, but let me tell ya… I bought it a year and a half ago and it must have taken a year to really transition over to e-everything! But now I receive mail from numerous e-mail accounts, I regularly use the Safari browser for Google, looking up places/ideas/words of interest; I use the calendar for scheduling everything; I use the Map (no GPS) application for directions and general location info; I use the iPod app for listening to music at the gym; I use the Weather app for checking not only my local forecast, but I must have 20 other cities around the world I ‘keep tabs on’ as well… I suppose I’m hooked on the thing now, but it has proven to be an invaluable resource/tool for when I’m out and about.

By: Winnie Lara

Winnie Lara — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:10:56 +0000

I’m pretty similar to Walter…it takes me some time to try something new. My husband wants to buy me a fancy cell phone with calendar, and email, etc… but I’m completely happy with my little flip phone. I do know that if I were to be in a situation where that became necessary, I would need it to be something simple and accessible in terms of design. Otherwise, I would probably become very frustrated very quickly!

By: Alley Miller

Alley Miller — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:13:17 +0000

As I read the comments that people are posting it makes me a little sad. Texting and twitter are so impersonal. You lack the sound of the persons voice to read sincerity. You lack the emotional bonding that actually speaking to a person builds.

I may be almost 40 and I did work in telecommunications but I feel that those who live by their devices are missing so much human interaction that I believe it will be a problem years down the road.

Just to old person talking…….. But I tell you, I have been nice in a text when I would not have been nice in person. So, texting can be extremely misleading.

By: Walter

Walter — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:30:25 +0000

Despite being an IT professional, I am seldom an early adopter, and mobile technology is no exception. Smartphones are too small, laptops/notebooks are too big, and ebook readers and iPods have too little functionality. The netbook, however, has piqued my interest. With a little more evolution (and a price drop) I may be tempted to actually spend money on one. I can envision using a netbook to study during my commute, chat with fellow students, and do Web-based research.