1. Tia McMillan

2. Jamie Lendino PC Today

3. What do we know? Over 10 yr existence Diversity of features and styles Multiple OS availability Integration in society Predictability

4. What do we know? Current technology Can be user specific Digital materials available Currently in use

5. Patricia Deubel THE Journal

6. Learners University Greater connectivity Addressing time constraints Increasing the learner base

7. Learners University Greater connectivity Addressing time constraints Increasing the learner base

8. J. R. Corbeil and M. E.Valdes- Corbeil EDUCAUSE Quarterly

9. Case studies Expert opinions/reactions Educators opinions/reactions PDA v/s SmartPhone

10. Research 

11. Patricia Deubel THE Journal

12. Third party application Sample school applications SmartPhone education-specific features

13. labellec Electronic Papyrus

14. How should we implement SmartPhones? Decentralization Change Agents Cell phone vendors Administrators Educators Students

15. Robert Kadel Learning and Leading with Technology

16. Using Perceived Attributes Relative Advantage Complexity

17. . R. Corbeil and M. E.Valdes- Corbeil EDUCAUSE Quarterly

18. Who are they?  Research experts  Teachers  Traditional Students  Business Leaders Methods of Persuasion  Relative advantage  Relative advantage, Trailability  Relative advantage  Compatibility, Trailability Reaching Critical Mass: Innovators & Early Adopters

19. Who are they?  Parents  Non-traditional students  School administration Methods of Persuasion  Complexity, Observability  Relative advantage, Compatibility Reaching Full Adoption: Laggards

20. . R. Corbeil and M. E.Valdes- Corbeil EDUCAUSE Quarterly

21. Finding solutions to challenges Could give tech-savvy students an advantage over non-technical students. Feeling of isolation or of being out-of-the-loop for non-techies. Rapid upgrades Additional learning curves

22. Our missed our opportunity is one that our students will miss as well.

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