Tia McMillan Jamie Lendino PC Today What do we know? Over 10 yr existence Diversity of features and styles Multiple OS availability Integration in society Predictability What do we know? Current technology Can be user specific Digital materials available Currently in use Patricia Deubel THE Journal Learners University Greater connectivity Addressing time constraints Increasing the learner base Learners University Greater connectivity Addressing time constraints Increasing the learner base J. R. Corbeil and M. E.Valdes- Corbeil EDUCAUSE Quarterly Case studies Expert opinions/reactions Educators opinions/reactions PDA v/s SmartPhone Research Patricia Deubel THE Journal Third party application Sample school applications SmartPhone education-specific features labellec Electronic Papyrus How should we implement SmartPhones? Decentralization Change Agents Cell phone vendors Administrators Educators Students Robert Kadel Learning and Leading with Technology Using Perceived Attributes Relative Advantage Complexity . R. Corbeil and M. E.Valdes- Corbeil EDUCAUSE Quarterly Who are they? Research experts Teachers Traditional Students Business Leaders Methods of Persuasion Relative advantage Relative advantage, Trailability Relative advantage Compatibility, Trailability Reaching Critical Mass: Innovators & Early Adopters Who are they? Parents Non-traditional students School administration Methods of Persuasion Complexity, Observability Relative advantage, Compatibility Reaching Full Adoption: Laggards . R. Corbeil and M. E.Valdes- Corbeil EDUCAUSE Quarterly Finding solutions to challenges Could give tech-savvy students an advantage over non-technical students. Feeling of isolation or of being out-of-the-loop for non-techies. Rapid upgrades Additional learning curves Our missed our opportunity is one that our students will miss as well. Corbeil, J. R. and Valdes-Corbeil, M. E. (2002). Are you ready for mobile learning? EDUCASE Quarterly, 30 (2). Deubel, P. (2009, March 19). Mobile devices: Facing challenges and opportunities for learning. T.H.E. Journal. Retrieved June 27, 2009 fromOpportunities-for-Learning.aspx?p=1.Opportunities-for-Learning.aspx?p=1 Kadel, R. (2005, September). The time is right to embrace PDAs in the classroom. Learning and Leading with Technology, 33(1), Retrieved from the ERIC database. (2005). New academic experience pioneered with BlackBerry and content streaming solution. Retrieved August 2, 2009 from Kwan, M. (2009, June 1). Smartphone and mobile education. Retrieved June 30, 2009 from Lendino, J. (2006, February). Smartphone 101. PC Today, 4(2), Retrieved June 30, 2009 from2%2F12t02.asp.2%2F12t02.asp Riedel, C. (2008, August 25). Bio-Key launches emergency alert platforms for schools. T.H.E. Journal. Retrieved June 27, 2009, fromplatforms-for-schools.aspx.platforms-for-schools.aspx Riedel, C. (2008, September 24). Vision6 adds wireless classroom management capabilities. T.H.E. Journal. Retrieved June 27, 2009, frommanagement-capabilities.aspx.management-capabilities.aspx Schaffhauser, D. (2008, September 2). TurningPoint launches web-based response service for smartphones and laptops. T.H.E. Journal. Retrieved June 27, 2009 fromresponse-service-for-smartphones-and-laptops.aspx.response-service-for-smartphones-and-laptops.aspx Shuler, C. (2009, January). Pockets of potential: Using mobile technologies to promote childrens learning. Retrieved June 9, 2009 from Siegel, A. (2008, May 12). Does a smartphone beat a laptop? Retrieved July 1, 2009 from html html