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German students to access lectures on their mobiles

Technology developed by Professor Franz Lehner at the University of Regensburg enables German university students to access live and archived lectures via their mobile phones. To read more…

http://www.thes.co.uk/search/story.aspx?story_id=93337

Foreign phrase guides for mobile phones

From June this year tourists will be able to download foreign language guides to their mobile phones for just £3.00. Berlitz, a leading language learning company, intend to make the service available to all major mobile networks. Tourists will be able to download up to 150 common terms in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Dutch. To read more…

http://www.revolutionmagazine.com/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=ViewNewsArticle&ID=212922

Handheld innovation in Canadian classrooms

Two Canadian secondary schools have adopted widespread use of handheld technology for students, teachers and administrators. Students work with the devices by comparing study notes, accessing the Internet, completing tests and quizzes, accessing databases and submitting assignments. The devices have also proved useful in meeting administrative requirements such as notifying students of timetabling schedules and reminders for forthcoming examinations. To read more…

http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/June2004/14/c4344.html

Mobile English Language Training now available in China

A leading provider of intelligent mobile technology has recently announced the launch of English language training products for native Chinese speakers. Training courses are delivered via SMS, MMS as well as in the format of downloadable Java games. They suggest such products allow learners to develop English language skills in an easy and entertaining way. To read more…

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=SVBIZINK3.story&STORY=/www/story/05-18-2004/0002176233&EDATE=TUE+May+18+2004,+12:36+AM

Texan primary school engages with handheld technology

As part of a drive to integrate technology into the school curriculum, a primary school in Texas is making use of a number of handheld devices and Playstation2 units. Students are encouraged to work on reading and maths skills “often without even knowing it”. To read more… http://www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2004/05/29/news/news01.txt

Mobile SAT preparation

Interactive SAT questions are soon to be made available via mobile phones for those eager to prepare for their examinations. In addition to answers, students will also be offered feedback on their performance. To read more…

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/jinnygudmundsen/2004-06-01-jinny_x.htm

Over a quarter of Scottish primary school children use mobile phones

A recent article claimed that over 25% of Scottish primary school children are using mobile phones to keep in touch with friends and parents. This has led to some expressions of concern from consumer watchdog groups and school teachers amongst others. However parents are said to enjoy the reassurance offered by being able to contact their children quickly. To read more…

http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2852392

Popularity of SMS messages increasing

Figures released by the Mobile Data Association in April 2004 showed an average of 70 million texts are sent within the UK on a daily basis. There is evidence that they are now commonly used for more than just socialising. For example, a number of local councils have been using the medium to engage with their local community. Derbyshire County Council created an SMS ‘soap opera’ in order to establish contact and provide information for local 11-18 year olds. To read more…

http://www.unstrung.com/document.asp?doc_id=53363 http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/news/2002/jul/020702e.htm

Public sector leads way in use of mobile technology

According to a recent survey undertaken by 02, the UK public sector has more readily embraced mobile technology than any other industry. They found that four out of 10 public sector organisations are contemplating the use of smartphones in their day-to-day operations. To read more…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3812897.stm

First mobile phone virus developed

The discovery of the first mobile phone virus in June this year met with reassurance from mobile phone handset manufacturers that their products are still safe. The virus “cabir” would have been transmitted via Bluetooth. To read more…

http://news.ft.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=FT.com/StoryFT/FullStory&c=StoryFT&cid=1087373063471

Multiplayer text game for the UK market

The first multiplayer text game was launched in the UK in June 2004. Entitled Gangsta, the game is targeted at 16-24 years olds. To read more…

http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,3604,1238794,00.html