Mobile Learning...

• Results of the Mobile Learning Technology Survey [Vendor] - http://www.kmsi.com/white_paper27.htm
• 3 Things You Should Know Before Deciding on Mobile Learning - http://networkedblogs.com/misjT
• Advancing Mobile Phones as Learning Devices - http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2011/08/advancing-mobile-phones-as-learning.html
• Augmented reality contact lens & #mlearning: cognitive load & social context - http://michaelgallagher.posterous.com/68043253
• Can Performance Support be a form of Mobile Learning? (Yes!) [Vendor] - http://floatlearning.com/2011/09/can-performance-support-be-a-form-of-mobile-learning-yes/
• Instructional Training and Development for Mobile Learning Must Expand Its Focus - http://blogs.cpcc.edu/quentincurrie/2011/08/30/instructional-training-and-development-for-mobile-learning-must-expand-its-focus/
• Mobile Learning in the 21st Century Classroom - http://www.drcamillerutherford.com/2011/09/mobile-learning-in-21st-century.html
• Mobile Learning: What it Takes, How to Get There [Paper - Registration required] - http://www.convergemag.com/paper/Mobile-Learning-What-it-Takes-How-to-Get-There.html
• Training Tip 15: Mobile Learning Options - http://www.iecjournal.org/iec/2011/09/training-tip-19.html
• Fast Forward: E-Learning in 2013 - http://elearninfo247.com/2011/08/27/fast-forward-e-learning-in-2013/
• Studies Show: Recent Research on Mobile Learning [Vendor] - http://blog.empowerlms.com/index.php/studies-show-research-mobile-learning/

News Stories of Interest...

• ‘Dot-edu’ Migration Promotes Language Training - http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=65184
• Agency apps must be regularly updated or face obsolescence - http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110901_9909.php
• Android Gains More Market Share Versus iPhone, RIM Is In A Tailspin - http://www.businessinsider.com/comscore-july-2011-mobile-subscriber-market-share-report-2011-8
• Data Monday: From PC to Tablet - http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?1388
• From the MIT Media Lab: LuminAR, a 'lamp' that turns your desktop into an iPad - http://www.boston.com/business/technology/innoeco/2011/08/from_the_mit_media_lab_luminar.html
• HP Resurrects TouchPad Tablet to Pacify Rabid Customers - http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/08/hp-touchpad-return/
• Lenovo heats up price war with $199 IdeaPad tablet - http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9219682/Lenovo_heats_up_price_war_with_199_IdeaPad_tablet
• Many U.S. schools adding iPads, trimming textbooks - http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/story/2011-09-03/Many-US-schools-adding-iPads-trimming-textbooks/50251238/1
• Microsoft Sues to Stop Motorola Phone Sales - http://www.pcworld.com/article/239009/microsoft_sues_to_stop_motorola_phone_sales.html
• Mobile phones help to target disaster aid, says study - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14761144
• More citizens want to find agencies on mobile apps than on social media, survey finds - http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110829_9263.php
• Mozilla puts mobile Firefox on the front burner - http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20096375-264/mozilla-puts-mobile-firefox-on-the-front-burner/
• Samsung To Launch ChatON, A Cross-Platform Mobile Chat Service - http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/29/samsung-to-launch-chaton-for-cross-platform-mobile-chat-service/
• Samsung’s Pen-Driven Galaxy Note to Fill Gap Between Smartphone And Tablet - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-01/samsung-targets-pen-driven-galaxy-note-at-smartphone-tablet-gap.html
• Smartphone growth in the U.S.: Nothing but blue sky ahead - http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/09/02/smartphone-growth-in-the-u-s-nothing-but-blue-sky-ahead/
• Sprint Sues Blackboard Over Its iPhone and iPad Applications - http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/sprint-sues-blackboard-over-its-iphone-and-ipad-applications/33010
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers buy each player an iPad to hold playbook, videos - http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/article1187879.ece
• Simple security for wireless - http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/secure-wifi-0822.html

Press Releases of Interest...

• UK plans White Space mobile internet by 2013, while analog TV gently weeps - http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/uk-plans-white-space-mobile-internet-by-2013-while-analog-tv-ge/
• Mobicip Supports Back to School Program: Bring Your Own Device - http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=114694
• Qualcomm and Sesame Workshop India Launch Project Using 3G Mobile Technology to Provide Quality, Early Learning Experiences for Underserved Migrant Children - http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/qualcomm-and-sesame-workshop-india-launch-project-using-3g-mobile-technology-to-provide-quality-early-learning-experiences-for-underserved-migrant-children-128656583.html
• StudyBoost Launches Education Industry's First Interactive Studying Solution for Text (SMS) Messaging or Popular Instant Messaging Platforms - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44311877

Resources...

• Best Practices Using Mobile Learning Devices for University Level and Professional Development - http://uwstoutmobilelearning.wikispaces.com/Best+Practices
• Adobe releases a PDF creator for iOS - http://www.tuaw.com/2011/08/29/adobe-releases-a-pdf-creator-for-ios/
• Daniel Kraft: Medicine's future? There's an app for that - http://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_kraft_medicine_s_future.html
• mLearning Lesson Plans - http://www.theconsultants-e.com/resources/lessons/lessonrepository/mlearningplans.aspx
• Simplifying mLearning Options [Vendor] - Part 1 - http://blog.gpworldwide.com/general/simplifying-mlearning-options-part-1/ and Part 2 - http://blog.gpworldwide.com/general/simplifying-mlearning-options-part-2/

For Developers...

• jQTouch: Mobile Web Development with a Shallow Learning Curve - http://www.developer.com/ws/jqtouch-mobile-web-development-with-a-shallow-learning-curve.html
• Transmedia Design for the 3 Screens (Make That 5) - http://www.useit.com/alertbox/3-screens-transmedia.html
• Why Separate Mobile & Desktop Web Pages? - http://www.lukew.com/ff/entry.asp?1390
• 4 Tools for Building a Business Mobile App - http://mashable.com/2011/09/03/mobile-app-building-tools/

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