Wireless Learning in Your Palm

Top 2. Jan 20, 2001 3:54 AM

» egs - Re: Mobile Learning

In response to message posted by achoden:

Hi Audrey:
I think it might be REALLY useful for some of the young people I work with who seem to have mobile devices wired directly to their brain. But, not for me. At my advanced "bifocaled" age, I need a bigger screen. So, it seems to me that we should offer the same learning as many ways as possible.

One of my good friends needs to see it in printed form... Not me... I want to see it on a 17" inch screen and talk with someone else about it online -- probably at 4 or 5am. That's the best way for me to learn.

And my young friends with "unbifocaled" eyes, can digest information presented on handheld-sized screens. And they like that.

-- posted by egs

Top 3. Jan 22, 2001 12:00 PM

» achoden - Re: Re: Mobile Learning

Gee, Eric. You're going to get mighty tired lugging around a 17" screen with you. :-)

It's true that mobile learning might not be for everyone. Just as some folks still prefer classroom training to online learning.

Thanks for your reply!

Audrey

-- posted by achoden

Top 4. Jan 24, 2001 3:25 PM

» quasar - Re: Re: Mobile Learning

In response to message posted by egs:

You might be surprised how easy it is to see Palm screens. There are a variety of fonts and other options. I am legally blind, and although there are some applications and games I have some trouble with, for the most part my Palm makes things easier for me to see and to read. I do almost all of my reading on a Palm because with the larger fonts and line spacing it is easier to read than paper material. Sure, sometimes I look a bit strange holding a device practically on top of my face, but it works.

Janice

-- posted by quasar

Top 5. Jan 26, 2001 7:07 AM

» achoden - Re: Re: Re: Mobile Learning

Janice,

Thanks for your perspective on the Palm.

Do you happen to know if there has been anything published about the visually impaired using Palms?

Audrey (with a high minus)

-- posted by achoden

Top 6. Jan 29, 2001 11:33 AM

» quasar - Re: Re: Re: Re: Mobile Learning

In response to message posted by achoden:

Hi Audrey,

As far as I know there has been no formal research on the use of Palms by the visually impaired.

Janice

-- posted by quasar

Top 7. Apr 17, 2001 5:56 AM

» andersonaet - Re: Re: Mobile Learning

In response to message posted by egs:

A point worth noting. Palm devices, including Handspring, all have font settings that permit a larger font for those of us who need it. Many users don't know this. A friend of mine used his Palm for over a year and had trouble using it. I bought mine, read the manual and the preferences options - I set my machine for larger font - My friend does not have the problem anymore because he can set his now too.

I think there will be significant advantages for just-in-time support to tasks in business settings - I am less convinced that on-line learning will be part of the advantage of hand-held machines.

-- posted by andersonaet

Top 8. Apr 19, 2001 7:29 AM

» achoden - Re: Re: Re: Mobile Learning

Thanks for mentioning that you can set font size on Palms. I think this will come as a surprise to a lot of people.

Your point about using hand-held devices for on-line learning is well taken. What do you think would have to change in order for hand-held devices to be used effectively for this purpose?

I keep thinking about the popularity of audio-books because of their portability. With the large number of people who travel for a living, there might be a need for learning in short, interactive bursts while they're waiting for their flights.

Audrey

In response to message posted by andersonaet:

-- posted by achoden