Describes how several school districts are using wireless laptop and handheld computers for teaching and learning. Includes tips and lessons learned. (PKP)

Discusses new electronic commerce applications enabled by mobility and personalization over mobile devices; considers the convergence of the wireless, the fixed Internet, and the media industries; describes innovative pricing models; and reports results from a survey of users of I-mode, a wireless Internet service offering Web browsing and email…

A user communicates, or interacts, with a handheld device via a series of interfaces. These interfaces facilitate a dialog between the person and the cell phone, PDA, or MP3 player by receiving input and responding to human action with feedback. People interact with handheld screen interfaces at a very intimate level. It is rare that someone will…

The higher education community has long been a vocal proponent of bringing advanced networking to every home and office as well as to all locations on campus. A combination of old and new technologies promises to extend the reach and the speed of the Internet. The long-awaited transformation to a networked society is under way and gaining momentum.

One of the most dramatic examples of how invaluable a resource technology can be occurred immediately after Sept. 11, 2001. What is not as well known is how Avi Duvdevani, who was New York City's acting commissioner for the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications at the time of the attacks, his team, and numerous businesses and…

This article examines the extent to which Short Message Service (SMS) messages are breaking down communication barriers among deaf people and between deaf and hearing people. It is predicted that deaf texters will use SMS to increase the bonds between themselves in deaf communities, creating new opportunities to develop relationships,…

New Internet tools and applications are emerging all the time. Some are truly new; others are Internet versions of older technologies, or new versions of older Internet technologies. This article discusses some new Internet applications that appear to have implications for education and particularly for school libraries. These Internet…

In this article, the author presents the latest wireless equipments available in market. For starters, wireless networks offer mobility and flexibility: users of laptops, PDAs, tablet PCs, and wireless Voice over IP telephones can move freely about campus while staying connected to the Internet. There are two kinds of wireless networks: ad-hoc, or…

School systems in America face many critical challenges pertaining to regulating cell phone use by students in today's schools. School executives and classroom teachers face challenges daily relative to how to effectively deal with student's using cell phones. There are many drawbacks and benefits for cell phone use by students. The authors…

Wireless connectivity in schools is all the rage, and many school systems have at least gotten their feet wet with a wireless lab or a few portable laptop carts. But Bijaya Devkota, the chief information officer of Charles County Public Schools, has done what many school systems only dream of--implemented universal wireless access throughout his…

Previous studies have suggested a link between cell phone use and various symptoms. Analysis of 3,274 completed questionnaires from throughout Kuwait show a significant effect of exposure to cell phones for burning sensation on the ear, temporal pain, pain in the back of the head, auricular pain, noises in the ear, ear numbness, heartbeat…

Many Japanese museums and other cultural institutions have been exploring ways to enrich visitors' experiences using new digital devices. This paper briefly describes some examples in Japan, ranging from a PDA, a mobile phone, podcasting, and an audio guide speaker-equipped vest to a Quick Response (QR) code on a brochure for downloading a short…

Portable terminals such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and mobile phones are very convenient because it is possible to use them anytime and anywhere. Portable devices can be used for efficiently supplying various modes of information ranging from text and images to and audio and movies at the user's discretion. This mode of information…

The residential services group is lobbying to dump its aging hard-wired phone system because students don't use it. The town and campus public safety officials are demanding that their portable two-way radios operate well not only outdoors, but within campus buildings. Students are now expecting text messaging and WiFi service to work everywhere…

m-Learning is made possible by the existence and application of mobile hardware and networking technology. By exploring the capabilities of these technologies, it is possible to construct a picture of how different components of m-Learning can be implemented. This paper will explore the major technologies currently in use: portable digital…