Sunday, October 14, 2012

Mobile Learning: The future of education and youth employment

On Tuesday, we tackled the question of how mobile learning (m-learning) can help improve the quality and reach of education. Today, there are increasingly sophisticated learning tools on offer via mobile phones, tablets and other devices. And, the opportunities provided by augmented reality, educational gaming and social networking for peer collaboration are enticing. Read more here ...

MobiMOOC mobile serious games by David Parsons

Sunday, October 7, 2012

iPads enable UCLA docs to monitor chronically ill patients

Chronic conditions continue to be a gateway for healthcare providers to offer aid to their patients using mobile health tools. Case in point, doctors, nurses and patients at University of California, Los Angeles, are taking advantage of the iPad to improve the quality of treatment for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, according to the school. Read more here ...