Mobile devices are pocket-sized computing devices with touchscreens and keyboards that allow users access information anywhere. They have thousands of productivity and educational apps, make collaboration and learning possible outside the classroom, and have simple, usable interfaces. While mobile devices are now a part of children's lives, schools must focus on how and when to effectively integrate them to support learning. Educational uses include recording presentations, sharing resources, brainstorming, creating documents and multimedia, and storing materials for easy access.

1. Why use mobile devices ?

2. What are mobile devices?

3. Mobile Devices A mobile device is a pocket-sized computing device, typically having a display screen with touch input and/or miniature keyboard. A tool for the user to request the needed information. A portable device, typically combining voice, text and computing capabilities with multiple connectivity options.

4. Why use mobile devices? Thousands of productivity and educational apps Anytime, anywhere Environmentally friendly eBooks reduce textbooks use

5. Continued... Easy to collaborate Absent students can still stay in touch Simple to navigate, usable interface Learner-centred learning made possible

6. "Mobile devices a part of the fabric of children's lives today: they are here to stay. It is no longer a question of whether we should use these devices to support learning, but how and when to use them." - Michael H. Levine from the Joan Ganz Cooney Centre

7. Educational Uses Records Presentations Resource sharing Brainstorming Learning activities Document creation Multimedia creation Storage and repository for easy access

8. Applications Web applications - or web apps - combine the power of the Internet with the simplicity of multi-touch technology. - Apple