57. Portable Applications in Mobile Education.

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Title: 57. Portable Applications in Mobile Education.
Authors: Baggaley, Jon1
Source: International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning. 2006, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p1-4. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Computer software, *Interactive multimedia, *Instructional systems, *Audiovisual education, *Interactive computer systems, *Educational technology, Portable computerized instruments
Abstract: Portable software applications can be carried on a convenient storage medium such as a USB drive, and offer numerous benefits to mobile teachers and learner. The article illustrates the growing field of ‘portable apps’ in reviews of seven contrasting products. These represent the major categories of document editing, email maintenance, Internet browsing, instant messaging, file transfer, multimedia presentation, and anti-virus protection. Emphasis is placed on ways to use 'portable apps' to overcome the common problems of Internet usage during travel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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