Mobile Technology

Mobile Technology

Mobile Is Growing Faster Than Any Technology Before 

A Little History

Mobile 2001

Mobile 2003

Mobile 2004

Mobile 2006

Mobile 2007

Mobile 2008

Mobile 2010

Mobile Define

• According to a recent report from mobile manufacturer Ericsson, studies show that by 2015, 80% of people accessing the Internet will be doing so from mobile devices.

• Horizon Report

• Mobile is changing the way we work, learn, play, communicate and much more. It’s not just a trend. 

What is a mobile device?

• Any portable technology running an operating system optimized or designed for mobile computing. 

• Wikipedia:- 

• A mobile device (also known as a handheld device, handheld computer or simply handheld) is a small, hand-held computing device, typically having a display screen with touch input and/or a miniature keyboard and less than 2 pounds.

What are the different types of devices?

Poll Questions

• Do you own a mobile device?

• Do you own more than one device?

• What device do you own?

Benefits of Mobile Technology

• Portability

• Accessibility

• Ease of use

• Apps

• Built in Features:-

• Camera

• Email

• etc

• Personalization

• Convenience

4G VS WIFI

4G

• Cellular Internet Connection

• Range:-

• Can be accessed nearly anywhere

• Use:-

• Best for surfing the web, checking email and reading

• Limits:-

• Requires data plan

WIFI

• Wireless connection

• Range:-

• Approx. 200 feet of an access point

• Use:-

• Best for watching videos, uploading, and downloading 

• Limits:-

• No plan required, data amount usually is not limited

IOS Apps

Apple iOS 

• Purchase Apps for Apple Devices in iTunes 

• Must have an Apple ID 

• Can sync apps to other devices using iCloud

Android Apps 

Android Devices 

Android Marketplace 

• Purchase Apps for Android Devices from the Android Marketplace 

• Must have an Gmail Account 

• Purchase apps, music, books, and movies 

What is an optimized mobile site? 

Does FSU have mobile sites?

What is the Cloud?

Mobile devices should not be seen as replacement PC/laptop alternatives

Mobile Technology

Mobile Technology Specifications

• iPad Hands-on Activity

• Separate into groups of two-three

• Distribute iPads

• iPad overview (handout guides)

• Fooducate Lesson

• Download app

• Use Browse and/or scan option search for item

• Record results on document 

• For next class

• Sign up for youtube or gmail (unless you already have an account)

• Bring camera, tripod or webcam (computer)