“Mobile communications and pervasive computing technologies, together with social contracts that were never possible before, are already beginning to change the way people meet, mate, work, war, buy, sell, govern and create” (Howard Rheingold). The first device that allowed long distance voice communication was the Telephone invented in 1876 by Alexander Bell and Elisha Gray. This was the start to voice communication and lead the way for phones to come which soon became mobile. The first mobile phone was invented on April 3, 1973 by Martin Cooper, who made his first call with it to a rival telecommunications place to brag. That was only the start for in 1993 the first smartphone had been invented by IBM, having touch screen capabilities and
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James Kendrick writes “We can have video chats to not only stay in touch, but to reach out and touch with a nearly physical presence. Loved ones can share in special occasions from great distances as if they are in the same room” (par. 6). Therefore, mobile devices allow video chat which does more than just keep people in touch it allows them to see them as if the person they video chat with are right in the room with them when they are really probably across the world. These devices allow family members or friends to share events with each other no matter how far away they all live from each other. According to the National Communication Association “People text to friends and spouses to coordinate social activities in person or to simply touch base. Parents use mobile technology as a way to check-in with younger children and college students say mobile phones are ‘a must’ to stay close to their parents” (“Mobile Communication Devices and Personal Relationships” par. 3). Tablets, iPads and Smartphones are all key pieces of keeping people in contact especially adults. Mobile devices like those listed can be used to allow parents to check in on their kids if they can’t be there allowing them to do other things rather than having to worry if their children are fine while they are out doing errands. Lauren Klein says “Studies have shown that …show more content…
Victoria Woollaston writes “The devices were also found to boost motivation among 75 per cent of the children, while also increasing their attention span and ability to interact socially” (Sect. How Tech is Being Used in the Classroom With Autistic Children). Moreover iPads have been helpful for autistic children in school as they have shown to increase their attention span. Not only iPads and these mobile devices have improved their ability to socialize and learn. The devices given at the school have software very useful for helping autistic children. According to The Green Electronics Trade-In Company “Learning does not only happen inside the four walls of the classroom, it can happen anywhere: On a bus, in a museum, at the zoo, in the living room. Portability is important for a gadget, but a gadget is most praised for its ability to connect to academic resources with just a swipe of a finger” (“Smartphones as Tools for Education: Getting Smart With Smartphones” par. 14). This means that a person can learn anywhere when it comes to Smartphones. The introduction of mobile devices opened up the world to more possibilities of allowing a person to learn over the internet. A capability that allows a person to find things in a second. Open Education DataBase observes that “During snowstorms and thunderstorms, colleges may cancel classes; if they don’t, you run
James Kendrick writes “We can have video chats to not only stay in touch, but to reach out and touch with a nearly physical presence. Loved ones can share in special occasions from great distances as if they are in the same room” (par. 6). Therefore, mobile devices allow video chat which does more than just keep people in touch it allows them to see them as if the person they video chat with are right in the room with them when they are really probably across the world. These devices allow family members or friends to share events with each other no matter how far away they all live from each other. According to the National Communication Association “People text to friends and spouses to coordinate social activities in person or to simply touch base. Parents use mobile technology as a way to check-in with younger children and college students say mobile phones are ‘a must’ to stay close to their parents” (“Mobile Communication Devices and Personal Relationships” par. 3). Tablets, iPads and Smartphones are all key pieces of keeping people in contact especially adults. Mobile devices like those listed can be used to allow parents to check in on their kids if they can’t be there allowing them to do other things rather than having to worry if their children are fine while they are out doing errands. Lauren Klein says “Studies have shown that …show more content…
Victoria Woollaston writes “The devices were also found to boost motivation among 75 per cent of the children, while also increasing their attention span and ability to interact socially” (Sect. How Tech is Being Used in the Classroom With Autistic Children). Moreover iPads have been helpful for autistic children in school as they have shown to increase their attention span. Not only iPads and these mobile devices have improved their ability to socialize and learn. The devices given at the school have software very useful for helping autistic children. According to The Green Electronics Trade-In Company “Learning does not only happen inside the four walls of the classroom, it can happen anywhere: On a bus, in a museum, at the zoo, in the living room. Portability is important for a gadget, but a gadget is most praised for its ability to connect to academic resources with just a swipe of a finger” (“Smartphones as Tools for Education: Getting Smart With Smartphones” par. 14). This means that a person can learn anywhere when it comes to Smartphones. The introduction of mobile devices opened up the world to more possibilities of allowing a person to learn over the internet. A capability that allows a person to find things in a second. Open Education DataBase observes that “During snowstorms and thunderstorms, colleges may cancel classes; if they don’t, you run