Augmented reality platforms and mlearning
As discussed in a previous post, augmented reality platforms have been pegged by the 2010 Horizon Report, as up-and-comers in the educational field. “Augmented reality” refers to technology that...
View ArticleQR Codes: Augmenting Augmented Reality
QR (Quick Response) codes are a type of data matrix barcode made up of a pattern of black squares on a white background, with larger squares at three corners. The white border is part of the code. QR...
View ArticleQR Codes, Augmented Reality, and Learning for Health
QR code for this blog In a previous post, I described some instructional applications of QR codes. In this post, I’ll discuss the use of QR codes in patient education and performance support (e.g.,...
View ArticlemHealth and Patient Education for the 80%
As noted in a previous post, while smartphones represent an exciting tool for patient education and the support of health-directed behaviors, 80% of Americans don’t have smartphones. What are the...
View ArticleFuture Forecasting: Near Field Communication (NFC) in mLearning
Since we’re approaching the new year, it’s prediction time. This post is about emerging technology that I see making inroads in education, training, and informal learning by the end of 2012—Near Field...
View ArticleQR codes for digital literacy
Increasingly, we are recognizing that mobile devices are an important way to connect people to learning and health tools. However, text interfaces can be very problematic for individuals with poor...
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