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Useful m-Reading by others (mainly JISC sponsored projects) +

Books
Current Uses of Wireless and Mobile Learning Lead Author: Agnes Kukulska-Hulme,
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/Current%20Uses%20FINAL%202005.doc The Open University
Potential Uses of Wireless and Mobile Learning Lead Author: Diane Evans, The Open
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/Potential%20Uses%20FINAL%202005.doc University
Strategic Aspects of Wireless and Mobile Learning Lead Author: John Traxler, University Of
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/Strategic%20Aspects%20FINAL%202005.doc Wolverhampton
The above three documents look closely at what is going on in the mobile world and how it affects the British
educational system. The two below, look at the future of mobile technologies and how they might affect the
educational system - the second is an update of the first.
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/jisctsw_05_04.doc Paul Anderson and Adam Blackwood
Paul Anderson JISC Technology and
www.jisc.ac.uk/uploaded_documents/ACF11B0.pdf
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Rheingold, H. (2002) Smart Mobs, the next social revolution, Perseus:Cambridge M,A.

a fascinating look at the changes being brought about in society by the use of mobile technologies. It
also takes a frightening look at the (not too distant) future!
Kukulska-hulme, A. and Traxler, J. eds (2005) Mobile Learning, a handbook for educators and trainers.
Routledge:London
a collection of essays which highlight various aspects of mobile learning in academia. I'm still reading
this - but the essay by Jon Trinder, is a good place to start for those of you wanting to know more
about the basics of mobile technologies.

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