We live in an age of innovation. New devices and software programs are developed on a daily basis, and as new technologies come into existence, they inspire the creation of even more advanced tools. Mobile technology is a perfect example of this phenomenon. With its versatility and expanse of useful features, mobile technology spurs the continuous progression of technological development as a whole, from verbal communication to file sharing. Mobile Technology and File Sharing When mobile technology was first developed, it was used primarily to facilitate verbal communication between two people in different locations. The first cellular phones were very [...]
GUEST POST: 3 Tips for Engaging Elementary School Students with Mobile Technology
Mobile technology is changing the face of education as we know it– from educational apps to iPads in the classroom. Although there is a widespread agreement in the academic industry that these devices are important, there is less of a consensus regarding the age at which educators should start introducing children to this technology. On top of determining when the appropriate time is, how to go about the introduction is also uncertain. For instructors in Generation X, this conflict becomes even more complex, because many teachers may not be as well acquainted with modern technology themselves. As an instructor, even if you don’t [...]
GUEST POST: Putting Your Smartphone to Good Use During a Move, from Felicia Baratz
No matter how you slice it, moving is among the most hectic tasks you can undertake. The process is a necessary evil likely to occur more than once in your lifetime, whether you moved with your parents as a child or will soon pack up your own family and head out with professional movers. Whether you’re relocating to a studio apartment across town or your company is opening a new branch across the country, everyone can use some help to get the job done faster and more efficiently. Thankfully, the popularity and prevalence of Smartphones and mobile apps are available [...]
GUEST POST: The Healthcare Industry and Mobile
Today’s post comes from Felicia Baratz, Writer at Technected.com, a blog that is about all things tech. People use smartphones at work for communicating, at school for organizing notes, in the car to get directions and at the bus stop to play games. In fact, people use their smartphones everywhere except, of course, in the doctor’s office. As soon as you walk in, you’ll inevitably see a big sign telling you to turn off your phone. The idea makes sense: you want your doctor to be able to concentrate on you instead of your phone, and you certainly don’t want [...]