1. Caliber 2013 21-23 March 2013 Increased use of Mobile Devices in Higher Education Vinita Jain Maharshi Dayanand College Mumbai vdjain08@gmail.com

2. Introduction Cell phones, need of the day Use of mobile device --> depends on electrical power, network Connectivity and user competency Apps developed on a wide scale Calls, mms, sms Growth --> 45% every year

3. Types of Mobile Devices

4. Role of Library

5. AdvantageDisadvantage Contact in emergencyDisturbance in lecture/practical /library Act as a mini computerLong conversations cut down study time College can sends SMS of their results and imp. alerts Always hooked to social networking sites Use as a calculatorGreat tool of free relationship in young generation To take snapshot of time tables Hearing loss

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9. Suggestions 1. Encourage teachers to use mobile devices 2. Availability of Wi-Fi networks 3. Help gain interest of learners 4. Best way as the device is opted by students

10. Conclusion Cell phones: previously --> distractions now --> tools used to learn Future in hand-held devices Save space (reducing computer labs etc) Going to advance with each generation of students, teachers have to take in the effort to learn these devices