Wireless TechnologyWireless TechnologyIn Adult EducationIn Adult Education

Jim LaddJim Ladd

Debby PaulsonDebby Paulson

Dale MunsonDale Munson

Objectives & Scope of PresentationObjectives & Scope of Presentation

» Provide a high-level overview of the wireless Provide a high-level overview of the wireless worldworld

» Discuss the impact of wireless on educationDiscuss the impact of wireless on education

» Provide and discuss a list of wireless devices Provide and discuss a list of wireless devices used for educational purposesused for educational purposes

» Discuss the future of wireless technology and Discuss the future of wireless technology and suggest implications for the field of IDsuggest implications for the field of ID

» Answer questions/provide resources for the Answer questions/provide resources for the classclass

Pervasiveness of Wireless TechnologiesPervasiveness of Wireless Technologies

Name some wireless applications Name some wireless applications in use today.in use today.

»RadioRadio»TV (w/ antennae)TV (w/ antennae)»Cell phonesCell phones»PagersPagers»Microwave ovensMicrowave ovens»GPSGPS»GISGIS»LoJack security LoJack security systemssystems»PDAsPDAs

»TelemetryTelemetry»Keyless car entryKeyless car entry»Walkie-talkiesWalkie-talkies»Garage door openersGarage door openers»Baby monitorsBaby monitors»Wireless mouseWireless mouse»OnStar systemOnStar system»Satellite communicationsSatellite communications»Remote monitoringRemote monitoring

Just to name a few!Just to name a few!

QuestionQuestion

What situations in the world today What situations in the world today are creating demand for wireless are creating demand for wireless

technologies and devices?technologies and devices?

Demand for Wireless - CorporateDemand for Wireless - Corporate

» Need for Flexibility Need for Flexibility

» Increased MobilityIncreased Mobility

» People don’t have time to attend classesPeople don’t have time to attend classes

» Need for just-enough, just-in-time training Need for just-enough, just-in-time training materials (integrating content into the materials (integrating content into the context of the workplace)context of the workplace)

» EconomicsEconomics

» Public Safety in a Post-911 WorldPublic Safety in a Post-911 World

Demand for Wireless - Educational Demand for Wireless - Educational

» Must meet the needs of the “digital natives” Must meet the needs of the “digital natives”

» Solution to the “Digital Divide” & Universal Solution to the “Digital Divide” & Universal AccessAccess

» FlexibilityFlexibility

» MobilityMobility

» EconomicsEconomics

How the Wireless Classroom WorksHow the Wireless Classroom Works

Why Schools Should Implement WirelessWhy Schools Should Implement Wireless

»Potential for anytime/anywhere accessPotential for anytime/anywhere access

»Mobility adds value to existing computer programsMobility adds value to existing computer programs

»Cost effectiveCost effective

»Flexible configurationFlexible configuration

»Allows the use of PDAs and other devices in the classroomAllows the use of PDAs and other devices in the classroom

»Wireless is becoming pervasive; schools should not be Wireless is becoming pervasive; schools should not be left behindleft behind

»Wireless technologies support a wide variety of Wireless technologies support a wide variety of instructional practices (assessment, engagement…)instructional practices (assessment, engagement…)

»Wireless networks leave more time for instructionWireless networks leave more time for instruction

Advantages of WirelessAdvantages of Wireless

» PortabilityPortability» MobilityMobility» Cost effectiveCost effective» Technology is improving Technology is improving

rapidlyrapidly

Handheld DevicesHandheld Devices Wireless NetworksWireless Networks

» FlexibilityFlexibility» Easier installEasier install» Robustness - no wires to Robustness - no wires to

become damagedbecome damaged» MobilityMobility» ScalabilityScalability

Disadvantages of WirelessDisadvantages of Wireless

» Less powerful CPUsLess powerful CPUs» Less memoryLess memory» Restricted power Restricted power

consumptionconsumption» Smaller displaysSmaller displays» Different input devicesDifferent input devices

Handheld DevicesHandheld Devices Wireless NetworksWireless Networks

» Less bandwidthLess bandwidth» Less connection stabilityLess connection stability» Less predictable Less predictable

availabilityavailability» Safety and securitySafety and security

Device TopicsDevice Topics

» Comparison – WiFi and BluetoothComparison – WiFi and Bluetooth» Popularity of wireless devicesPopularity of wireless devices» PDAsPDAs» Student Response SystemStudent Response System» Tablet PCsTablet PCs» PrintersPrinters» Remote ControlsRemote Controls» HeadsetsHeadsets

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi vs. Bluetoothvs. Bluetooth

» The primarily The primarily standard for standard for wireless network wireless network accessaccess

» Focuses on providing wireless, high-speed Focuses on providing wireless, high-speed access to the Internet or a local area network access to the Internet or a local area network (LAN)(LAN)

» Also, a wireless networking standard that Also, a wireless networking standard that provides connectivity via radio wavesprovides connectivity via radio waves

» (PAN) personal area networking solution(PAN) personal area networking solution

» Focuses on linking business tools together Focuses on linking business tools together (phones, notebooks, PDAs, etc)(phones, notebooks, PDAs, etc)

» Cable-replacement technologyCable-replacement technology

BluetoothBluetooth vs. Wi-Fi vs. Wi-Fi

Adoption of Industrial Age TechnologiesAdoption of Industrial Age Technologies

Adoption of Internet TechnologiesAdoption of Internet Technologies

Wireless non-PC Internet access devices Wireless non-PC Internet access devices will out-pace PC Internet accesswill out-pace PC Internet access

Worldwide Sales of Internet Devices

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2000 2001 2002 2004 20052003

Cell Phones

PDAs

PCs

» Is it possible to do serious teaching and learning on a PDA?

» This depends on both thehardware and the softwareavailable.

Personal Digital AssistantPersonal Digital Assistant

Calendar / Task Assistant / Mini PC Calendar / Task Assistant / Mini PC

Pocket Hyperchem Pocket Hyperchem

» Pen-based interface

» Standard functions for general, inorganic, and organic chemistry

Chemistry AssistantChemistry Assistant

Math AssistantMath Assistant

PDA for Medical InstructionPDA for Medical Instruction

» Research in 7 Research in 7 European CountriesEuropean Countries

» Developed StandardsDeveloped Standards» Resulted in EHR – Resulted in EHR –

Electronic Health Electronic Health RecordRecord

Student Response SystemStudent Response System

» Interactive classroom questioning

» Completely Web-based system

» Student feedback is anonymous

» Data available for later analysis

Student Response System - DataStudent Response System - Data

» Student view is synchronized with classroom view

» Multiple responses to the same question are blocked

» Students enjoy the technology and become more active in their learning when handheld pocket computers are used in the classroom.

» Encourages attendance» Gives immediate feedback to instructor and

student» Students pay more attention to the content

ClickerClicker

Tablet PCTablet PC

» Digital penDigital pen

» Create and save Create and save handwritten documents handwritten documents

» Save, search, and Save, search, and reviewreview

» Convert handwritten Convert handwritten notes into typed textnotes into typed text

» Annotate imported Annotate imported documents documents

PrintersPrinters

» Plug into the parallel port of a Plug into the parallel port of a printer/copierprinter/copier

» Power it onPower it on

» Click "Print" on your mobile Click "Print" on your mobile device and a list of Bluetooth-device and a list of Bluetooth-enabled printers/copiers will be enabled printers/copiers will be displayeddisplayed

» Select the printer/copierSelect the printer/copier

Remote ControlRemote Control

» Combines two components:Combines two components:» a a powerpoint remote control » a laser pointer a laser pointer

» Plug-and-PlayPlug-and-Play

HeadsetsHeadsets

““Bluespoon" is a new Bluespoon" is a new

wireless headset designed wireless headset designed

for mobile phones, weighing for mobile phones, weighing

less than 10 grams .less than 10 grams .

Currently it is the smallest Bluetooth Currently it is the smallest Bluetooth headset available.headset available.

Future Trends In WirelessFuture Trends In Wireless

““We are involved in a headlong rush to We are involved in a headlong rush to

adopt and adapt to the new ubiquitous adopt and adapt to the new ubiquitous

and appealing technologies.”and appealing technologies.”

----Jonathan BaconJonathan Bacon

Future Trends - TopicsFuture Trends - Topics

» Futuristic devices and applicationsFuturistic devices and applications

» New terminology being usedNew terminology being used

» Implications for instructional developersImplications for instructional developers

» ResourcesResources

Future Devices - ChatpenFuture Devices - Chatpen

» Works via a mobile phone Works via a mobile phone

» Simultaneous communication Simultaneous communication

digitally and on paperdigitally and on paper

» Anoto – (‘Anoto – (‘I scribbleI scribble’ in Latin)’ in Latin)

» Can send hand-written notes to anyone with a Can send hand-written notes to anyone with a

mobile phone, PC or PDA mobile phone, PC or PDA

» Simplifies sending text in foreign languagesSimplifies sending text in foreign languages

Future Devices - ChatpenFuture Devices - Chatpen

The pen, together with the The pen, together with the

special paper, enables special paper, enables

users to store and transmit users to store and transmit

basically anything they basically anything they

write or draw to anywhere write or draw to anywhere

in the world.in the world.

Future Devices - Cell PhoneFuture Devices - Cell Phone

» Camera Camera » Video and audio player Video and audio player » FM radio FM radio » Smart messaging Smart messaging » E-mail client E-mail client 

» Calendar, address book, Calendar, address book, notes, tasks    notes, tasks   

» Slot for memory extension Slot for memory extension

» Integrated BluetoothIntegrated Bluetooth

HolographyHolography

““While virtual reality may be grabbing While virtual reality may be grabbing

the media’s attention, startling advances the media’s attention, startling advances

in holography are promising to bring in holography are promising to bring

true color, 3D images into our homes, true color, 3D images into our homes,

schools, and hospitals.”schools, and hospitals.” ----David PescovitzDavid Pescovitz

Terms for TomorrowTerms for Tomorrow

» Ubiquitous – Seemingly everywhere

» d-learning e-learning m-learning

» PANs – Personal Area Networks

» Wi-Fi – Wireless Fidelity re: 802.11x

» Bluetooth – short-range wireless

» WiMax – Allow transmissions up 30 miles

» Bulverde™ – A new wireless processor that will facilitate high-quality images/video

The future of WWANThe future of WWAN

StandardsStandards 802.11b802.11b 802.11g802.11g WiMaxWiMax 802.20802.20

Maximum Maximum SpeedSpeed

11MBps11MBps 54MBps54MBps 70MBps70MBps 155MBps155MBps

Maximum Maximum RangeRange

150 feet150 feet 150 feet150 feet 30 miles30 miles ????????

Entire CitiesEntire Cities

Users per Users per AntennaeAntennae

3232 6464 1000’s1000’s ????????

100,000’s100,000’s

.

Considerations for DevelopersConsiderations for Developers

» Intuitive operation and layoutIntuitive operation and layout

» File size – not too big, not too smallFile size – not too big, not too small

» Minimize clutter, keep pages short, and Minimize clutter, keep pages short, and use simple imagesuse simple images

» More granular coverage of topicsMore granular coverage of topics

» Condensed explanationsCondensed explanations

» Indexing and hierarchical structuring Indexing and hierarchical structuring

PDA Information HierarchyPDA Information Hierarchy

Site MapCategorical

Headline Full Story

ResourcesResources

» PDFsPDFs

» A Wireless FutureA Wireless Future

» Teaching and Learning in the Wireless ClassroomTeaching and Learning in the Wireless Classroom

» Wireless for BeginnersWireless for Beginners

» PowerPoint PresentationsPowerPoint Presentations

» Wireless Technology AdoptionWireless Technology Adoption

» Education Unplugged - WirelessEducation Unplugged - Wireless

» Catalyst for Change: PDA's for an entire classCatalyst for Change: PDA's for an entire classroomroom

» Portable Technology Comes of AgePortable Technology Comes of Age

» Technologies Value in EducationTechnologies Value in Education

» Education Case StudiesEducation Case Studies

» A Mobile Network Solution for a Technology A Mobile Network Solution for a Technology Driven Law SchoolDriven Law School

» Wireless Technology on CampusWireless Technology on Campus

» Building a Next-Generation Network for a New Building a Next-Generation Network for a New Generation of StudentsGeneration of Students

» Healthcare Case StudiesHealthcare Case Studies

ResourcesResources

SummarySummary

» Wireless and big…and growingWireless and big…and growing

» Reasons for demandReasons for demand

» Balance of advantages & disadvantagesBalance of advantages & disadvantages

» Wireless terminologyWireless terminology

» Wireless devices for educationWireless devices for education

» Systemic impact on field of educationSystemic impact on field of education

» Case studies of useCase studies of use

» Future trendsFuture trends

ConclusionConclusion

» In the near future wireless data devices will In the near future wireless data devices will be as widespread as wireless voice devices be as widespread as wireless voice devices are now.are now.

» Impact of mobile wireless technology on Impact of mobile wireless technology on teaching and learning is unknown.teaching and learning is unknown.

» Anecdotal evidence suggests that learners Anecdotal evidence suggests that learners enjoy the technology and become more enjoy the technology and become more active in their learning. active in their learning.

» And finally…And finally…

Someday everything will be wireless…Someday everything will be wireless…

……and then there will be no more and then there will be no more bundles of wires going everywhere!bundles of wires going everywhere!

Questions??Questions??m-learning…Yeah, right!

Jim Ladd

Debby Paulson

Dale Munson