Mobile Technology as a mechanism for delivering improved Quality of Life

My article on “Mobile Technology as a mechanism for delivering improved Quality of Life” has now been published in the latest edition of the The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology (Volume 6 Issue 1: 2010).

The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology (ISSN 1948-075X) provides a multimedia forum for the advancement of scholarly work on the effects of technology on teaching and learning. The latest issue contains a number of papers that were presented in the Research Strand of the Handheld Learning 2009 Conference (Oct. 5-7, 2009; London, UK).

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Nintendo DS Lite Article List

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

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.

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts & More Reviewed in BJET

A nice positive review from the latest edition (Volume 41 Issue 1, Pages 147) of the British Journal of Educational technology for Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts & More…….

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Twitter as a tool for delivering improved quality of life for people with chronic conditions

My article on “Twitter as a tool for delivering improved quality of life for people with chronic conditions” has now been published in the latest edition of the Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness (Volume 1 Issue 3: September 2009).

The journal is an international peer-reviewed journal for nurses and health care professionals who care for people with chronic illness and research in this area.

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Article doi: 10.1111/j.1752-9824.2009.01027.x

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts & More – FAQ

By popular demand, answers to those burning questions….

What’s In It?
An essential guide to getting the most out of using the internet and internet technology for studying. Areas covered include: web 2.0 technology (wikis, blogs, Podcasts and RSS) that students may encounter at university, good web practice (netiquette, tagging, online writing) and using external resources for educational use (citeulike, Google scholar and delicious).

How Can I Obtain It? (UK)
If you are a UK customer, all titles in the Palgrave Pocket Study Skills series are exclusively available from Blackwells Bookshops or at their website.

How Can I Obtain It? (Rest of the World)
If you are an International customer, you can purchase all titles in the Palgrave Pocket Study Skills series directly from Palgrave or your local bookseller.

About the Pocket Study Skills Series
For the time-pushed student, the Pocket Study Skills pack a lot of advice into a little book. Each focuses on a single crucial aspect of study – giving students step by step guidance, handy tips and clear advice on how to approach the important areas which are continually at the core of their study ethic.

Want More Information?
To request an inspection copy or download a sample chapter from the book visit the publisher Palgrave Macmillan.

Contact Author
To contact the author for an interview.

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More – Unleashed 7 August 2009

This handy guide shows students how to get the most out of using the internet and internet technology. Areas covered include: web 2.0 technology (wikis, blogs, Podcasts and RSS) that students may encounter at university, good web practice (netiquette, tagging, online writing) and using external resources (citeulike, Google scholar and del.ici.ous).

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts & More

Now set for release on 7th August 2009 !

More Details from the publisher or you can order a copy from Blackwells here….

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More (Pocket Study Skills)

A Global Appeal For Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More

When I came to write my study guide – Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More – I never really envisioned it being offered for sale all over the world (although the concepts comfortably fit global teaching environments and university students or staff members trying to get their head around the world of Web 2.0). It’s therefore been a nice surprise to see it being offered in a variety of different worldwide locations including:

Canada
USA
Japan
France
and Germany

and given me a renewed perspective on the global phenomenon and concepts of web 2.0 from an academic viewpoint. I hope it is internationally of use.

ps not to leave the UK out :

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More (Pocket Study Skills)

A Virtual Infection Control Simulation – the development of a serious game in the health care sector

Our paper (written with Mark Shufflebottom) presented at Serious Games on the move 2008, was recently selected for publication in the January 2009 issue of Networks (published by INSPIRE, Anglia Ruskin University’s Centre for Learning and Teaching).

The project, a collaboration between the School of Heath and Social Care and NHS South West, was one of three HSC e-learning initiatives granted funding during 2007. Mark worked with myself and Ruth Lewis from the HSC Clinical Skills team to create a web-based virtual simulation of an infection control scenario.

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Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More – Coming Summer 2009

Palgrave Macmillan have just announced details of their 2009 Pocket Study Skills Series, one of which is my book “Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and More.” (ISBN 978-0-230-57763-3)

It’s been written as an essential guide to getting the most out of using the internet and internet technology for studying. Areas covered include: web 2.0 technology (wikis, blogs, Podcasts and RSS) that students may encounter at university, good web practice (netiquette, tagging, online writing) and using external resources for educational use (citeulike, Google scholar and del.ici.ous).

Each guide focuses on a single crucial aspect of study – for example, the importance of planning an essay, or referencing and understanding plagiarism – giving students step-by-step guidance, handy tips and clear advice on how to approach the important areas which will continually be at the core of their study ethic.

View Palgrave Study Skills Leaflet