Tag Archives: handheld learning

Nintendo DS Lite Article List

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By Popular Demand the complete list of work associated with our Nintendo DS Lite project from 2007 and 2008 :

Mobile Assistance – The Nintendo DS Lite as an assistive tool for health and social care students
A short case study report on our Nintendo DS and Brain Training/Big Brain Academy/Opera Browser TechDis projects published on the HEA Social Policy and Social Work Subject Centre Website.
[November 2008]

The Nintendo DS as an assistive technology tool for health and social care students
Published in the mLearn 2008 Conference Proceedings
[October 2008]

Releasing the Potential of Handheld Gaming Devices as Effective Assistive Technology Tools
Project report produced for the Techdis Heat 2 Scheme.
[March 2008]

Colloquium – Can a handheld gaming device be used as an effective assistive technology tool?
Published in British Journal of Educational Technology, Volume 38, Issue 3, Page 532-534.
[May 2007]

Can a Handheld Gaming Device Be Used As An Effective Assistive Technology Tool?
Project report produced for the Techdis Heat Scheme.
[January 2007]

Three interesting iPhone Health Apps

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Whilst researching for my updated Handheld Learning 2009 paper which will hopefully be appearing in the Spring issue of RCETJ (a special conference issue of Handheld Learning 2009), I came across three Health Apps which might be of interest……

American Heart Association Pocket First Aid & CPR Guide – features hundreds of pages with illustrations and videos on topics including CPR, choking, bites, bruises, burns, seizures and diabetic emergencies.

Mayo Clinic Meditation – a clinically validated method of meditation developed by Mayo Clinic, which aims to help users feel more focused and relaxed throughout their day.

NHS Drinks Tracker – developed by NHS Choices it allows you to keep a drink diary and get feedback on your drinking habits.

JISC Press Release on Handheld Learning Awards 2008

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Well we didn’t win on the night but had a great time at the Handheld Learning Awards in October (which seems ages ago now). JISC TechDis have just issued a press release about the event which provides a nice coda and I’ve also submitted a precis of our findings as a SWAP case study which should soon see the light of day…..

JISC TechDis Press Release

Handheld Learning 2008 Awards Finalist – Vote for HEAT

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Well the nominations are in, and I’m delighted (and flattered) to say that we’ve made it to the final three in the Handheld Learning 2008 Conference awards in the Special Needs Category – sponsored by Redhalo – under the Innovation award.

Having last attended the conference in 2006 I know it’s a great event for learning using mobile or ubiquitous technologies and a really stimulating place to be. As I’m already attending MLearn 2008 the previous week to give a paper on the JISC TechDis project – The Nintendo DS as an assistive technology tool for health and social care students – I’m not sure if I’ll be able to attend the whole conference but I’ll hopefully manage to get to the Brewery by hook or by crook……..

Handheld Learning 2008

Finalists

ps – to vote for the JISC TechDis HEAT Project. Txt HEAT to : +447786203140

JISC TechDis Heat 2 Final Report

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The final report on our HEAT2 project has been emailed to JISC TechDis today and will hopefully be appearing on their website soon. There have been some interesting comments from the three participants on their use so far of the Nintendo DS, Brain Training, Big Brain Academy and Opera Browser packages since they received the kit at the end of October.

Releasing the Potential of Handheld Gaming Devices as Effective Assistive Technology Tools

On The Radio (Fire Alarm Allowing)

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A quick radio appearance today on UCB (UK Life with Paul Hammond) discussing my TechDis Heat Project and the use of the Nintendo DS for Learning (with a live interuption for a test fire alarm at my end…..what are the chances of that happening? etc). The second phase report is hopefully due for completion by the end of this month….

Tuesday 12th February – Can a hand-held gaming device be used as an assistive technology tool? This is the question Andy Pulman from Bournemouth University is going to try and answer.