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Wearable Learning Tools.

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Bowskill, Jerry; Dyer, Nick – Association for Learning Technology Journal, 1999

Describes wearable computers, or information and communication technology devices that are designed to be mobile. Discusses how such technologies can enhance computer-mediated communications, focusing on collaborative working for learning. Describes an experimental system, MetaPark, which explores communications, data retrieval and recording, and…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Educational Technology, Information Retrieval

Reading with New Tools: An Evaluation of Personal Digital Assistants as Tools for Reading Course Materials.

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Waycott, Jenny – Association for Learning Technology Journal, 2002

Discussion of using Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) to read electronic text focuses on a study that evaluated the use of PDAs for reading course materials in an Open University (United Kingdom) master's course. Considers activity theory and how the PDA changed reading, including portability, screen display, navigation difficulties, and…

Descriptors: Distance Education, Electronic Text, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education