Free online/virtual conference , April 28thMobile learning evangelists Elliot Soloway and Cathleen Norris present their session, "The Educational Reset of 2011: Mobile Learning" The pros and cons of mobile learning are important topics for educators looking to reach this new generation of digital natives.Other sessions include: iThink iNeed iPods, iPhones and iPads in the Classroom and sessions on Emerging Technologies. Register here: http://fetc.org/events/virtual-conference/information/schedule.aspx

Go to Settings>MobileText message notifications:Twitter will send alerts to your phone, depending on your settings. You can limit it to particular times (I would not want to receive alerts in the middle of the night), or particular types of messages. You can limit to only those you allow to send to send alerts via twitter (perhaps, your family, dearest friends, or your boss, if you tweet for work); to direct messages, as well as mentions and replies.So, you'll want to think about how many times you want twitter to alert your phone and for what.

I know this info is available online, but it's my question of the day, so here goes.

my shopping list:

• definitely need color screen for video and photos.
• speaking of photos ...

In case you haven't heard about this (some of us have chatted in my lib about this), it really looks cool.Library Anywhere, a mobile catalog for everyone (and they just rolled out a new iphone app too)Following on our announcement of Shelf Browse, here’s another new product. We think this one’s a pretty big deal.Announcing Library Anywhere! Check it out on our ALA handout (available here). * A mobile catalog for any library, up and running in minutes. * Mobile web and apps for iPhone, Blackberry and Android. * Cheaper than you’d guess. * Search, place holds, and more.

With the proliferation of smart devices (smartphones, tablet devices), local governments are developing applications that make government services and information more accessible and government more responsive to the public.PTI is hosting this half-day, web-based Virtual Summit on Apps for Local Government that will look at the opportunities that mobile apps can provide, as well as explore the policy and management implications of creating and implementing these apps.This exciting web event will begin with an overview of why local governments are moving into the rapidly changing waters of mobi

Just a couple of various links from various places:how to build mobile versions of existing sites, including links to some mobile site building tools: http://designshack.co.uk/articles/css/quick-tips-for-creating-a-mobile-optimized-siteHow undergraduates use wikipedia:http://www.ui

For those of you developing for mobile devices... I know, I should be...

Sorry for the late notice, this just came across my desk.As far as I can see, it is free.-------------------------------https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/948880016Mobile Learning Fundamentals: Innovation Showcase and Real-World Examples - Presented by A.J. Ripin with special guest, Dr. David MetcalfThe way that we live, work, play, and learn is being impacted by the increasing mobility of our global society. As leaders, it is our responsibility to design for the needs of our changing audience.

My Group (Emerging Technologies Group) is taking the survey today.--------------Please forward this survey to library colleagues, state library association listservs, or others who may be interested.Thank you for taking time to respond to this survey on American libraries using Social Media tools for PR/Marketing. It should only take 10-15 minutes to complete.