Small, affordable devices like smartphones and netbooks are becoming useful learning tools for students both in and outside the classroom. These devices converge many functions and connect to the internet through wireless networks, turning them into portable learning tools. Students at the University of Sheffield are effectively using technology like smartphones for networked learning in lectures and seminars. As members of the "Net Generation" who are used to social media, students easily adopt new technologies to enhance their learning. With built-in cameras, microphones, speakers and wireless connectivity, smartphones and netbooks can support multiple uses for networked learning through quick access to web resources and communication tools that enable collaborative work.