1. Mobile Computing
Brian Brown
Keith Heimbach
KatheSantillo

2. Development of Mobile Computing
Advances in mobile communications, which overflowed into mobile computing, began in the U.S. military. This wireless capability began as line of sight, increased throughout years as bandwidth and technology improved.
Mobile computing doesn't need to be wireless, although most devices are wireless.
Original handhelds could only be synced with a docking port or wired connection (USB).
The rate of wireless networks have increased due to the increase in mobile computing devices and wireless ability (with wireless cards) Wireless capability has become a distinguishing element of mobile computing.
3. History of Mobile Computing Devices
1970's - Xerox researcher, Alan Kay came up with the idea for the Dynabook - first conceptual laptop. Not developed.1975 - first commercially available laptop, IBM 51001979 - GRiD Compass 1101. First with clamshell design. Popular with military and NASA; not successful commercially1982 - Epson HX-20; first laptop w/ all components (screen, keyboard, battery)1984 - Gavilon SC, first to be marketed as a laptop1989 - Macintosh Portable released (First Apple "luggable")1992 - Apple Newton PDA released
1996 first Mp3 player, Listen Up, released by Audio Highway2001 - iPod released2002 - commercial tablet PCs released by Microsoft2003-2007 - Palm Treo, Blackberry (7290 & 8700), Dell Axim, Windows Mobile 2003 released2007 - iPhone released2007 - iPod Touch released2007 - Netbooks released2008 Smartphones released
4. Properties of a Mobile Learning Device in an Educational Setting
Personal Each child has own
Portable Can be taken anywhere and is quickly available
Multimodal - Can handle sound and video, text, spreadsheets, concept maps, animations, etc.
Constructive - Accepts keyboard input to enable students to create, design, and build
Mobile Modifications - can add educational software
5. FORMS
Smart Phones
Laptops
Tablets/Convertibles
Netbooks
Mp3 Players
PDAs
Handheld Video Game Systems
MIDs
Feature Phones
6. Changes/Improvements
Development of Mobile Processors
Smaller computers
Extended battery life
Storage
Megabyte to Terabyte
Thumb drives replace floppy drives
Power
Extended batterylife
Operating Systems
Windows 3.11 was the first to have built-in power management settings
Mobile specific innovations
Integrated pointing device
Fully integrated wireless network adapters
7. Costs Then and Now
Early 1980s
Osborne 1 (1981) - $1795
Executive (1982) $2495
Compaq Portable (1982) $3590
Grid Compass (1982) $8000
TRS-80 Model 100 Word Processor Only (1983) $499
Today
Laptops: $400 - $1800+
Tablets/Convertibles: $500 - $1200+
Netbooks: $500 - $,1200+
Mp3 Players: $50 - $300
PDAs: $200 - $600
Handheld Video Game Systems: $150 - $250
MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices): $800 - $1,200+
Feature Phones: to $150
Smartphones: $50 - $200+
8. Cost Trends
Computer Economics reported laptops would outnumber desktops by 2007
Laptop sales outnumbered desktop sales for the first time in May 2005
Handheld mobile devices have drastically come down in cost
Iphone $599 when it was introduced
$299 today
Versions with less memory can be purchased for $99 - $199
9. Broadband
Home Broadband Access
Comcast
$19.99 - $99.99
15mbps - 50mbps
Verizon Fios
$49.99 - $139.95
15mbps - 50mbps
Wireless Plans
Verizon Wireless
USB Modems, PC Cards, ExpressCards, MiFi 2200, Notebooks or Netbooks
$39.99 - $59.99
250MB - 5GB
Mobile Broadband Connect
$10 - $49.99
AT&T Wireless
Data Connect
200MB -5GB
$35 - $60
10. Who is using it and how?
Health care
In Africa the medical professionals are using mobile technology to remind patients to take medication
patients can anonymously ask culturally taboo questions about things like aids
Banking
online banking system in Kenya which had 200,000 new customers in the first month and 1.6 million in the first year
Politics
PresidentObama took campaign contributions and announce his running mate using mobile technology
News Media
Many incidents , such as 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai, are first reported by cell phone cameras, CNN refers to these as I-Reports
Education
One to One computing, with Laptop purchasing programs andmany others pushing projects using Personal digital assistants, Cell phones, and Net books.
11. Who is using it and how?
Nearly all professionals , White or Blue Collar, have some use for Mobile technology
One of the largest growing numbers of users or Mobile technology is school age children who arebeing labeled the M- Generation (M- meaning mobile and multitasking)
12. Is Mobile Technology Successful?
Ask most districts who use mobile technology and they will emphatically say Yes
There is a growing number of school districts who agree.
The truth is that the technology is still new and evolving in form and use. There is a shortage of true data reportingto confirm success, but existing data suggest it is very positive and it is growing.
13. Good return on investment?
Cell phones and PDAs range in price from free to $250
Laptops, Net books, and tablets range from $400 to $1800
At a few ounces to about 3 lbs devices are truly mobile allowing for anytime, any where learning
Most students have preexisting experience with these devices. Therefore there is a minimal learning curve
Mobile devices , when used foreducation,
Aregenerally less expensive
More mobile and therefore more usable with variety of learning experiences
Possess a majority of the same application and programs as traditional Desktops
Plus, builtin applications such as voice recording, video, Wi-Fi connectivity, and the advantage of preexisting experience of use by the students
14. Where does it stand today?
Modern mobile technology is a way of life today. Todays students are often referred to as the Mobile generation or M- Generation. Starting as a military concept, modern communication and media has fully embraced the concept and is taking full advantage. Rare is the individual who does not have a cell phone, laptopor similar device to:
Talk or text
View media in some form
Connect to the internet
Use the productivity tools
Play games
Applications are growing everyday.
We are really just beginning to see what the possibilitiesof mobile technology are.
15. Where does it stand today?
Just as Sesame Street helped transform television into a revolutionary tool for learning among young children four decades ago, advances in mobile technologies are showing enormous untapped educational potential for todays generation (Carl Shuler , Pockets of Potential)