Cell phones, aside from being a communication device also typically have audio, image and video capture support. All forms of communication are covered but non-verbal communication presents an excellent opportunity for role play and the use of the cell phone to create a video to support learning. As always, make sure that before you start sending video files to YouTube, that your calling plan supports video file messages and that this feature is included with your plan and does not cost extra. One of the topics I spend time on is business communication. MORE >>

In the wake of the tragic and racially fraught shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Marton, the Justice for Trayvon movement has gained a huge crowd of vocal supporters. By texting TRAYVON to 30644, supporters enter a quick text conversation that allows them to sign the Justice for Trayvon petition.  ColorOfChange.org , who is running the text campaign, can use the information provided by participants to keep their support base updated and engaged as the case continues to unfold. Now, backing the movement has become as easy and immediate as sending a text. MORE >>

Mobile “Support”: Is it the next generation of M-Learning?Con Learning vs. M-Support: There appears to be two disciplines emerging within this Con and I have been watching the buzz around what our industry is calling “Mobile Learning”, or M-Learning, for quite some time with some very interesting trends emerging! thought I’d share a few in this week’s Blog entry. Any and ALL comments are welcome!!M-Learning MORE >>

This session will also include discussion on ways in which instructional designers can support professors' transition to online learning. Technology does not necessarily result in better teaching. There are many instances where one can wonder why trainers and teachers even use technology. virtual classroom for instance does not immediately translate to a more open, pedagogically sound teaching, on more then one occasion virtual classrooms have resulted in ex-cathedra lessons, where the only benefit for the learner is that you do not get caught sleeping. in public! MORE >>

A recent study about the effects of motivational text messages on smokers shows that mobile technology can do a lot more than send a message – it can change behaviors, too. According to the study, smokers who received cheerleading texts such as “Quick result! Carbon monoxide has now left your body!” were twice as likely to be smoke-free 6 months later as those who didn’t.  That’s That’s a huge increase. It’s not news to us that texts make quitting easier , but it’s great to see such outstanding numbers continue to roll in. And having a positive effect on health doesn’t stop with smokers. MORE >>