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What do we know about using mobile phones in education? (part 2)

Submitted by Michael Trucano on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 23:36

image courtesy kiwanja.netRecent posts to this blog about the use of mobile phones in education in developing countries have generated a *lot* of page views.  News earlier this year that firms in the United States are beginning to make a pitch for greater use of mobile phones in the education sector highlights the increased attention that this topic is now receiving in OECD member countries as well.

What's new, and what isn't: Observations from the BETT show (2009)

Submitted by Michael Trucano on Fri, 01/23/2009 - 11:33

The British Educational Training and Technology Show (BETT) bills itself as the world’s largest trade show of its kind.  This year’s show in London (14-17 January, www.bettshow.com) featured more than 600 distributors and over 30,000 visitors.