O ne very practical learning application for a mobile device (Cell phone) is flashcards. Finally, no tables or frames are used because they will also cause problems in mobile browsers. Click here to see the web page and use a PC browser to look at the source code. created an application that has a small number of questions (almost like a quiz) using MLEX (a mobile page tool I created) so my page will display on bot h a cell phone or a PC. One of the design limitations with mobile pages is the lack of JavaScript support. MORE >>

The big advantage of a custom Java application as a mobile interface is that the entire interface is dedicated to accessing Moodle functionality, rather than trying to fit Moodle menus and commands within a web browser, with its own menus and commands.  By contrast, different handsets designed by different manufacturers each have their own web browser which implements bookmarks in different ways, making it very difficult to train a user in how to bookmark a Moodle page as the process is specific to their device. Authored by Leonard Low. Hosted by Edublogs. MORE >>

Users download the applications to the iPhone and take advantage of that native functionality, storage and performance that comes with being on the device itself. think that Apple is leveraging the strengths of an on-device application in an age where connectivity to mobile networks is still spotty in many places, while allowing for connectivity when and where applicable and desired. Re-purposing your Web-based LMS courses to run on a mobile browser will be an easier transition for companies and learning institutions. But both companies overlap in certain places. MORE >>

Implementation We knew the "what" already: ACU handed out 957 devices to incoming freshmen, as well as 169 to faculty and another 182 to staff. Bill explains that a "significant amount of their value has to do with their use as a social device, or as an entertainment device. if my students need this device as part of their social network, then it guarantees that its in the classroom with them." That dynamic is very important in education -- we dont have to teach them about this device, theyre going to learn it on their own. Second, nothing was mandated. Enjoy! MORE >>

Go to the BlackBerry Development Tools and Downloads page and click Download the BlackBerry Device Simulators. The device simulator would start fine, but I was unable to use the web browser to browse web sites (ex. Open the device simulator. It’ll help you write clean code that is more likely to display well on a mobile device like a BlackBerry. Repeat until you’re happy with the results - and then begin testing on real devices to make sure everything still looks good. Have an audience that primarily uses BlackBerry phones. That’s it! MORE >>