Wow...the future of mobile devices for learning is endless. After reading and hearing what Dr. Newberry had to say about the direction of technology, it makes me think of all the new gadgets that will be available in the next 20 years. It's amazing how much we already have and how quickly those devices boomed. I can't even imagine what they are thinking up next.
Some application that had to do with face recognition would be wonderful. There has been too many times where I beat around the bush, trying to figure out who they are. I think the next big step is to figure out how we can communicate globally, without it costing an arm and a leg. I would love to build better relationships with my family outside of the country, rather than through an e-mail or facebook. How cool would it be to somehow do some type of hologram, beaming from one place to another. We could be sitting and observing how classrooms in other countries are functioning. Sounds impossible...but who knows.
It's true that the prices are going to always be an issue, but they have been quite reasonable. The latest technology is going to be pricy the first time around, but after some time the prices will drop. Funny thing is by that time, something new will be out again. It's a neverending cycle of buying technology. We want the latest and greatest devices. But who can resist the idea of ubiquitous learning devices.
Well, I am finally a part of the mobile device world. I got my Blackberry, and communicating has been so convenient through all the different applications. I still have a lot to learn about it through SMEs and website help. Compared to the iPhone, I still like the iPhone better...maybe because I've actually been using my husband's iPhone longer than I've had this phone. Give me a few weeks and I'll be able to do a better comparison.
It's been fun learning about mobile devices with everyone. Be on the lookout for the next post on my 3rd project. I put this idea of mobile devices in education to a test...and it wasn't as easy as it seemed.
Enjoy the rest of your summer :)
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