Uses of Mobile Technology in Study

In this Blogger, I would like to clarify my understanding on study through mobile technology. 

In education context, when mention about mobile study I got misunderstanding at first because I thought mobile study is to use a mobile device to assist study. According to Wikipedia, 'a mobile device (also known as a handheld computer or simply handheld) is a small, handheld computing device, typically having a display screen with touch input and/or a miniature keyboard and weighing less than 2 pounds (0.91 kg). Therefore although I never thought that a calculator is a mobile device, the conclusion would be using a calculator to study is mobile study too. It seems that a moving device may achieve mobile study. Whenever, whatever I want to calculate, it could be done. 

 However, when look further in Wikipedia, by definition as 'mobile technology is the technology used for cellular communication', I know that why it is written: 'Nokia, Samsung, Apple, HTC, LG, Research in Motion (RIM) Aaronia and Motorola Mobility are just a few examples of the many manufacturers that produce these types of devices'. Thus, it is not a device itself may achieve mobile study. The device is too limited without technology particularly mobile technology for study. 

 Now I think about mobile phones first as soon as talking about mobile technology. We all have interesting of using smart phones to share works and experience.It is a popular technology in some areas. However, there are still many districts are not available with the technology. Then technology is a key point rather than a device.'A May 2012 comScore study reported that during the previous quarter, more mobile subscribers used apps than browsed the web on their devices: 51.1% vs. 49.8% respectively.'(Wikipedia) Then, development of applications in the mobile technology is a tendency as the technology is basis on a device and beyond that. Particularly apps for offline use could be welcomed. 

There are loads of applications. Therefore, it is import to choose right ones for study. That is to use right mobile technology on right devices with right teaching methods for expected learning outcomes.