research. Now this search is done by computer data software), banking. During the Learning Day at the European Environmental Agency (EEA), an organisation filled with knowledge workers, I had the pleasure of hearing a keynote of Harold Jarche ( @hjarche and www.jarche.com ). These are my live blognotes. An interesting central idea is the fact that all knowledge workers need to have time to do nothing, simply relax, get their heads into an open, wandering, creative state. totally agree. Breaking down barriers Change is human. But we are only surrounded by artificial barriers. MORE >>

He is at the crossroads of different views/accounts (government, practitioners, researchers, users…) on learning with mobile devices which makes his critical views on the subject of interest for mLearning practitioner (well, from my point of view that is). How can researchers influence big scale projects supported by government that work top-down (in contrast to small scale projects which are grassroots)? So how can we get our voices (as researchers) heard and with what type of evidence? John Traxler lives and breathes mobility. But what are they buying into? MORE >>

From Forrester Insight and research - Key Learning Trends for 2010: Are You Onboard? Already, several financial service firms such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo are exploring using mobile phones to deliver compliance training, product training and performance support/on-the-job aids. I intended to write a blog entry in late December with my predictions for mobile learning in 2010, but somehow never found the time. Since then I have since been reading some other predictions and think they covered most of what I would have said. but "how?". Expect mobile learning to increase. MORE >>

Français e-Taalim Institutions Higher Education Professional Devolopment Resources Solutions Initiatives Research Events Mobile learning & iTunes U Sat, Dec 26, 2009 Featured articles , Resources , Solutions Mobile learning is getting more and more interest these days, as mobile devices are becoming more sophisticated and the infrastructure ready to support multimedia content. Home About Archives Directory Sponsor Advertise Jobs Contact A A Eglish | ???? lot of educational institutions are expanding their content delivery by using Apple’s i Tunes University ( iTunes U ). With the 3.0 MORE >>

“  My answer: Research on the impact of smart phones on student engagement and student learning.  I would be interested in seeing research on the use of smart phones in the following ways: “ Super-clickers &# allowing for multiple-choice as well as free-response questions during class Tools for student-to-student communication and collaboration during class (e.g. Tags: research examples Jones asking, “ What would it take to demonstrate the academic value of handheld computing? backchannel discussion ) Portals to the world outside of the class (e.g. MORE >>