With power still out at many polling place locations, election officials for both states worked around the clock to find alternative polling locations. So how will voters, many who have been displaced and are still without access to power and internet find out their updated polling location? to provide pro bono our Polling Place Locator mobile tool. The Mobile Commons’ Polling Place Locator allows users to look up multiple poll sites. Thanks to this service, voters need only a cell phone to keep themselves informed.”. MORE >>

The messages are updated in real time on a map showing the location of the many people who want to express their gratitude to emergency service workers. On the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks,we remember with gratitude the emergency workers who risked their lives that day – and who continue to risk their lives to keep us safe. To honor them, DoSomething.org has partnered with Mobile Commons to create Decade of Thanks, an online interactive collection of thankful messages. All Posts Use Cases MORE >>

A recent review of research on mobile learning by Dr. Naomi Norman surveyed benefits for mobile learning as perceived by members of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. While there may be a few items missing, this is about as complete a list as you get: Convenience (learning location). Convenience (assessment location). Convenience (timely learning). Reassurance. Flexibility. Relevance. Control of learning. Quick and easy access to information. Quick and easy communication. Easy knowledge sharing. Improved learner confidence. Supported decision making. Choice. MORE >>

It’s possible for us to set up customised SMS-response systems by working with a telecommunications services provider, but this can be a pricey or time-consuming exercise. Where on a cat are the carpal whiskers located?&# I’ve previously blogged about StudyTXT , a system deployed at a number of New Zealand educational institutions (to whom it is available for free), which allows students to send an SMS and receive on-demand learning and support information on their mobile phones. It’s a terrific innovation which has plenty of potential in academic settings. MORE >>

Through Mobile Commons’ mobile messaging platform allows users to text in their zip code and receive vital flu related information including alerts when the vaccination is available, the nearest vaccination location and critical messaging regarding treatment and other information. Californians will learn of the campaign through a variety of media, including out door advertising, broadcast public service announcement, social media and PR. Tags: All Posts Press Releases Use Cases california cdph h1n1 location mData mobile sms Mobile Commons, Inc., M.P.H. MORE >>