Abstract
Web use by mobile devices has increased dramatically in the past three years. Mobile-specific zones, once neglected corners of our web sites, have become vital points of presence. Although the mobile web uses the same technologies (html, css, javascript) it presents both unique challenges, as a constrained device with limited input, and opportunities, as an ever-present browsing assistant.
This talk will provide an introduction to the mobile web. We will examine the capabilities of current mobile phones, how they are being used, and who is using them. Native iPhone and Android applications will also be covered.
We will use the Mobile Campus Assistant as a case study. This was created by the Institute for Learning and Research Technology (ILRT) to make time and location sensitive information available to students via their mobiles and location-aware smart phones. For example, where is the nearest available PC? When is the next bus to the hall of residence? Which library is open now?
Resources
The slides are available on the Slideshare repository.
A video of the session is available on the Vimeo video sharing service.