Handheld Learning is focussed on learning using mobile and ubiquitous technologies. It hosts the world's largest annual conference and also the most active online commmunity of academics, practitioners, publishers and developers at www.learningwithoutfrontiers.com
Learning Without Frontiers is a global platform for disruptive thinkers and practitioners from the education, digital media, technology and entertainment sectors who come together to explore how new disruptive technologies can drive radical efficiencies and improvements for learning whilst providing equality of access.
"Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Txt Pistols" Malcolm's McLaren's "Reflections on Learning" keynote presented at the Handheld Learning Conference 2009, London. Malcolm discusses his life, the challenges that authenticity faces within a karaoke culture and what we learn from failure. Recorded October 6th 2009. Contains mild references to adult themes and occasional use of adult language. www.learningwithoutfrontiers.com
RebootEducation is a series of private networking dinners and meetings between leading educators, technologists, politicians, entrepreneurs, futurists and creatives to consider the future of education hosted by Learning Without Frontiers (http://bit.ly/lwforg). More information at:http://www.rebooteducation.co.uk
30under30 is a programme to celebrate young innovators working in or alongside the education sector - more information at www.30under30.eu
The Experience and Futures Lounge at the Handheld Learning Festival & Conference
Highlights from Handheld Learning Festival & Conference 2009
"Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Txt Pistols" Malcolm's McLaren's "Reflections on Learning" keynote presented at the Handheld Learning Conference 2009, London. Contains mild references to adult themes and occasional use of adult language. www.learningwithoutfrontiers.com
Nick Short, Royal Veterinary College, London - "Androids for Africa" Animal health is also crucial to many rural communities. In Tanzania, the Royal Veterinary College has been working with aid projects and government services to explore the potential of mobile devices. By using the GPS geo-spatial functionality of the newer smart phones it is now possible to accurately track the spread of diseases such as avian flu. Working with the Google Android platform, the team have now developed a set o...
Louise Duncan, Leading Teacher / eLearning Co-ordinator, Shepparton High School, Australia ? "Essential ingredients for the successful implementation of mobile learning"
Joyce Ness, Education Consultant and Cathy Morgan, RM Education, United Kingdom - ?One size doesn't fit all?
