Today, The Smart Campaign launched Client Protection and Financial Education in Microfinance , the course that I developed in conjunction with The Smart Campaign and ACCION International as part of the second eLearning Global Giveback. The eLearning Global Giveback is sponsored by The eLearning Guild and LINGOS to provide eLearning developers with the opportunity to pair with international non-profits to develop courses. will be demoing the course at the Global Giveback Reception on March 24th at the Learning Solutions 2011 Conference & Expo. Amanda's Projects MORE >>

"The potential of mobile handheld devices to enhance learning in a global context has been investigated in this learner?centred centred research project. The views and ideas of students about how the visual interface of mobile technologies can increase engagement and enhance learning have been investigated and tested in a practical classroom environment.". iPod Touch and Studywiz Mobile Learning Research Report 2009 Final. The findings from this research are fairly predictable; Students loved it, finding mobile learning "exciting and motivating". MORE >>

While traveling, many of us don't know where to find the nearest wifi spot, hence paying through the nose to get on the internet with our mobile devices (well, some of us, like me). Sometimes I know where the nearest hotspot is, but in many cases and especially in a foreign country, I need to really search intensely to get WiFi hotspot location information. For all of us wanting to get to the nearest WiFi hotspot, there is a really nifty mobile software: WeF i. This easy to download application is available for Symbian, Windows Mobile and Android devices. MORE >>

The program includes: Rich, country-specific information related to the practice of key global business skills in 65 countries — available online, in printed report format, or on-the-go from your mobile device. This web-based tool provides quick and easy access to. extensive knowledge on how to conduct business effectively with people from. countries around the world. simple, validated, self-assessment questionnaire , available in 14 languages, that instantly creates an individual’s profile of work-style preferences. Check it out: [link MORE >>

In August 2010, Ambient Insight released a new report called " The US Market for Mobile Products and Learning: 2009-2014 Forecast and Analysis" with the subheading 'US Takes the Lead in the Global Mobile Learning Market: Consumers and Healthcare Buyers Drive the Market.' It is a US-centric report and there are some seriously good stats in it, so I've gathered together my favorites and quoted/paraphrased them below. Introductory Points: The US market for Mobile Learning products and services reached $632.2 million in 2009. and revenues will reach $14 billion by 2014. Thanks for reading. MORE >>