Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Remote Access

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Toward True Mobile Learning: What Do We Need in Remote Areas?

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Title:Toward True Mobile Learning: What Do We Need in Remote Areas? (ID: EDU05128)
Author(s):Lisa Gommer
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Mobile learning becomes true mobile learning when instant feedback is provided on the spot, even in remote areas. In various fieldwork settings students used General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) connected Pocket PCs and reported on theirfindings. We try to determine what information and level of connectivity students need when working in the field.
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Reaching Rural/Remote Americans

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Title:Reaching Rural/Remote Americans (ID: EDU9927)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (1999)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:This summary of an EDUCAUSE '99 conference presentation focuses on leading-edge planning, strategy and technology to reach rural, remote and underserved audiences. A particular focus is wireless Internet and the importance of connecting the Internet2 efforts with the requirements in rural areas of less than 25,000 and inner cities. Implications for global knowledge networks are explored and management and business strategies including finances and costs are included. Poley introduces the vision and organizational dimensions and Cotton and Kimsey discuss the technology and its importance to university outreach and extension.
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