Mobile technology presentation

Mobile Technology

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION

Presented by


Clair WaterburyInstructional [email protected]

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According to a recent report from mobile manufacturer Ericsson, studies show that by 2015, 80% of people accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices.-Horizon Report

Mobile is changing the way we work, learn, play, communicate and much more. It’s not just a trend.

What is a mobile device?

Any portable technology running an operating system optimized or designed for mobile computing.

Wikipedia: A mobile device (also known as a handheld device, handheld computer or simply handheld) is a small, hand-held computing device, typically having a display screen with touch input and/or a miniature keyboard and less than 2 pounds.


What are the different types of devices?

Mobile Tablets Smartphones

eReaders



Do you own a mobile device?

Do you own more than one device?

What device do you own?

Poll Questions

Benefits of Mobile Technology


• Portability• Accessibility• Ease of use• Apps• Built in Features: Camera,

Email, etc• Personalization• Convenience!

4G• Cellular Internet Connection• Range: Can be accessed nearly

anywhere• Use: Best for surfing the web,

checking email and reading• Limits: Requires data plan

WIFI• Wireless connection• Range: Approx. 200 feet of an access

point• Use: Best for watching videos,

uploading, and downloading• Limits: No plan required, data amount

usually is not limited

4G VS WIFI


iOS Apps

Apple iOS

Purchase Apps for Apple Devices in iTunesMust have an Apple IDCan sync apps to other devices using iCloud


Android Apps

Android Devices Android Marketplace

Purchase Apps for Android Devices from the Android Marketplace

Must have an Gmail AccountPurchase apps, music, books, and movies


What is an optimized mobile site?Northern Essex Community College Umass Boston Westfield State


http://m.necc.mass.edu/

http://m.necc.mass.edu/

Does FSU have mobile sites?


What is the Cloud?


Mobile devices should not be seen as replacement PC/laptop alternatives


MOBILE TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE


iPad Hands-on Activity• Separate into groups of two-three• Distribute iPads• iPad overview (handout guides)• Fooducate Lesson• Download app• Use Browse and/or scan option search

for item • Record results on document


For next class-• Sign up for youtube or gmail (unless

you already have an account)• Bring camera, tripod or webcam

(computer)

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