The document discusses advancements in mobile computing, predicting that essential information will be universally accessible on portable devices within five years. It outlines the objectives and applications of mobile efforts in academic settings, showcasing a mobile portal for various platforms and functional apps enhancing user experience. It includes examples of uses in education and research, encouraging engagement and feedback from users.

1. Mobility – Information at your fingertips4 January 2011Tan KeeSinAcademic Information Systems (AIS),Computer CentreV1.0

2. AgendaBackgroundObjectivesMobile EffortsApp ShowcasePossibilitiesQ & A

3. BackgroundBarrons.com predictionWithin 5 years, everything that matters to you will be available to you on a device that fits in your belt or in your pulse.Mobile Computing, the 5th technology cycle

4. BackgroundTo enable application or project teams to build mobile applications as an extension to their existing applications.To enhance users experience with mobile intelligence applications.

5. ObjectivesSharing.The opportunity of a portable device for admin, teaching, learning and research.

6. Mobile Efforts20112010MarAugSepOctDecJanJan

7. Mobile Efforts

8. App ShowcaseMobile iPortal(iOS, Android & Opera Mini)For iOSFor Android & Opera Mini

9. App ShowcaseMobile iPortal (for iOS)http://m.nus.edu.sg/iphoneFor iOS onlyApps:App Store HighlightsContactsShuttle BusStaff DirectoryAnnouncements & EventsiPhone Setup ProfilesExam Results Release

10. App ShowcaseMobile iPortal (for Android & Opera Mini)http://m.nus.edu.sg/mwebFor stock Android browserFor other phones, including Blackberry and Nokia, please install Opera MiniApps:ContactsShuttle BusStaff DirectoryAnnouncements & EventsExam Results Release

11. App ShowcaseMobile iPortal – Announcements & Events

12. App ShowcaseMobile iPortal – Exam Results Release

13. App ShowcaseStudent Timetable – using iOS Calendar app

14. App ShowcaseNUS Map

15. App ShowcaseNUS Map

16. App Showcase – NUS MapNUS MapSearch for “nus map” in App StoreFREEhttp://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/nus-map/id412284563?mt=8

17. PossibilitiesScenarios:Documenting a specimen foundRecord the image, notes & geo-locationDisplay the location on mapTeaching surgeryhttp://www.healthxchange.com.sg/News/Pages/NUH-docs-produce-iPad-app-on-surgery.aspxWhat else?Share with us your thoughts

18. More InformationMobile Portal Sitehttp://m.nus.edu.sgFor updates & various info

19. More InformationAlso find us on Facebook & Twitter:Goto the mobile website shown on previous slide, and look for the icons.

20. EndHave Fun&Thank You!