scholarly journals Perspectives on App Use Among Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyotsna Sharman ◽  
Susanne Ashby
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Handheld Technology ◽  
Tablet Pcs ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Nutrition And Dietetics

Despite the proliferation and use of handheld technology tools (such as Smartphones and Tablet PCs) along with software applications within the general US populace, little is known regarding their specific use by dietetics practitioners and instructors. As part of a dietetics informatics project to develop useful visualizations from nutrition datasets, the researchers sought first to explore how those in the field viewed the use of these handheld devices. The authors describe an exploratory survey study intended to investigate the current uses of new technology tools such as personal digital assistants like Smartphones and Tablet PCs by dietetic practitioners and instructors (from institutes of higher education and from Extension programs). Results revealed that a majority either do not own the latest technology or, if they do, use it primarily for personal use. Results also demonstrated that the target audiences had minimal experience with emerging technologies such as apps and visualizations. However, results showed that the target audiences did have a strong interest in learning the use of these tools and applications within their field. Respondents offered many ideas for useful applications while indicating that they required more instruction in how to utilize nutrition visualizations and apps within their classroom or field.

Teaching and Learning with Mobile Technologies

2009 ◽  
pp. 1366-1372
Author(s):  
Hyo-Jeong So ◽  
Bosung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Tablet Pcs ◽  
K 12

For the past decade, handheld devices with mobile and wireless capabilities have emerged as the next promising generation of technology for teaching and learning. Today, handheld devices such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable gaming devices, and tablet PCs have already become pervasive in daily lives of students. With this trend, there has been increased interest as to how mobile technologies can be used to enhance teaching and learning. One of the challenges for educators is to examine how we can use the new innovations of mobile technologies to create learning experiences that are often limited in traditional classroom environments. The purpose of this article, therefore, is to provide innovative and practical applications of mobile technologies in a variety of educational contexts, including from K-12 to higher education and informal learning.

How It Started

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan Koblentz
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Wide Area ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Cellular Phones ◽  
Area Data

Internet access on cellular phones, after emerging as a new technology in the mid-1990s, is now a thriving activity despite the global economic recession. IDC reported smartphone sales of 1.18 billion units in 2008 (IDC, 2009), compared to the unconnected personal digital assistants approaching merely 1 million units per quarter in the second half of 2003.However, the concept of using handheld devices for wide area data applications began 25 years prior to the beginning of the end of PDAs

Tapping into Digital Literacy

2011 ◽  
pp. 287-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark van ‘t Hooft
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Handheld Computers ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Handheld Technology ◽  
Available Technology ◽  
K 12

This chapter describes the integration of handheld computers in K-12 classrooms and its impact on digital literacy. Following a brief description of this new technology for education, teacher stories are used to illustrate what types of educational activities are possible above and beyond what is possible with available technology, what pedagogical changes need to be made to effectively integrate handheld technology in K-12 classrooms, how handheld devices can be adapted to harness their full potential as ubiquitous devices for teaching and learning, and how digital literacy skills influence and are being influenced by this technology. The ultimate goal of the author is to show that handheld computers have the potential to have a tremendous impact on teaching and learning, given the right context.

How It Started

2011 ◽  
pp. 172-174
Author(s):  
Evan Koblentz
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Wide Area ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Cellular Phones ◽  
Area Data

Internet access on cellular phones, after emerging as a new technology in the mid-1990s, is now a thriving activity despite the global economic recession. IDC reported smartphone sales of 1.18 billion units in 2008 (IDC, 2009), compared to the unconnected personal digital assistants approaching merely 1 million units per quarter in the second half of 2003. However, the concept of using handheld devices for wide-area data applications began 25 years prior to the beginning of the end of PDAs.

Organizational Factors and Technological Barriers are Determinants for the Intention to Use Wireless Handheld Technology in Healthcare Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 1197-1211
Author(s):  
Raj Gururajan
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Handheld Technology ◽  
Healthcare Environment ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Technological Barriers

Traditional technology adoption models identified ‘ease of use’ and ‘usefulness’ as the dominating factors for technology adoption. However, recent studies in healthcare have established that these two factors are not always reliable on their own and other factors may influence technology adoption. To establish the identity of these factors, a mixed method approach was used and data were collected through interviews and a survey. The survey instrument was specifically developed for this study so that it is relevant to the Indian healthcare setting. Authors identified clinical management and technological barriers as the dominant factors influencing the wireless handheld technology adoption in the Indian healthcare environment. The results of this study showed that new technology models will benefit by considering the clinical influences of wireless handheld technology, in addition to known factors. The scope of this study is restricted to wireless handheld devices such as PDAs, smart telephones, and handheld PCs.

Organizational Factors and Technological Barriers are Determinants for the Intention to Use Wireless Handheld Technology in Healthcare Environment

2010 ◽  
pp. 109-123
Author(s):  
Raj Gururajan
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Handheld Technology ◽  
Healthcare Environment ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Technological Barriers

Traditional technology adoption models identified ‘ease of use’ and ‘usefulness’ as the dominating factors for technology adoption. However, recent studies in healthcare have established that these two factors are not always reliable on their own and other factors may influence technology adoption. To establish the identity of these factors, a mixed method approach was used and data were collected through interviews and a survey. The survey instrument was specifically developed for this study so that it is relevant to the Indian healthcare setting. Authors identified clinical management and technological barriers as the dominant factors influencing the wireless handheld technology adoption in the Indian healthcare environment. The results of this study showed that new technology models will benefit by considering the clinical influences of wireless handheld technology, in addition to known factors. The scope of this study is restricted to wireless handheld devices such as PDAs, smart telephones, and handheld PCs.

Internet-Enabled User Interfaces for Distance Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 905-930
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Keng Soon The ◽  
Roshan Peiris ◽  
Yongsoon Choi ◽  
Adrian David Cheok
Keyword(s):  
User Interfaces ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Handheld Computers ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Handheld Technology ◽  
Available Technology ◽  
K 12

This chapter describes the integration of handheld computers in K-12 classrooms and its impact on digital literacy. Following a brief description of this new technology for education, teacher stories are used to illustrate what types of educational activities are possible above and beyond what is possible with available technology, what pedagogical changes need to be made to effectively integrate handheld technology in K-12 classrooms, how handheld devices can be adapted to harness their full potential as ubiquitous devices for teaching and learning, and how digital literacy skills influence and are being influenced by this technology. The ultimate goal of the author is to show that handheld computers have the potential to have a tremendous impact on teaching and learning, given the right context.

M-Advertising

2007 ◽  
pp. 398-402
Author(s):  
M. Decker
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Simple Form ◽  
Mobile Marketing ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Cellular Phones ◽  
Wireless Data ◽  
Data Link ◽  
Tablet Pcs ◽  
Advertising Information

According to our comprehension, mobile advertising (also called “wireless advertising” or “mobile marketing”) is the presentation of advertising information on mobile handheld devices with a wireless data link like cellular phones, personal digital assistants and smartphones; however notebooks/laptops and tablet PCs are not considered as mobile devices in this sense, because they are used like stationary devices at different locations. For example SMS-messages with product offers would be a simple form of m-advertising. In this article we discuss the special features of m-advertising, but also the problems involved. Afterwards we name basic methods of m-advertising and compare their general strengths and weaknesses using a set of criteria.

scholarly journals Brain Health: Attitudes towards Technology Adoption in Older Adults

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Nadir G. Abdelrahman ◽  
Raza Haque ◽  
Molly E. Polverento ◽  
Andrea Wendling ◽  
Courtney M. Goetz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Health Related

(1) Background: There is increasing scholarly support for the notion that properly implemented and used, technology can be of substantial benefit for older adults. Use of technology has been associated with improved self-rating of health and fewer chronic conditions. Use of technology such as handheld devices by older adults has the potential to improve engagement and promote cognitive and physical health. However, although, literature suggests some willingness by older adults to use technology, simultaneously there are reports of a more cautious attitude to its adoption. Our objective was to determine the opinions towards information technologies, with special reference to brain health, in healthy older adults either fully retired or still working in some capacity including older adult workers and retired adults living in an independent elderly living community. We were especially interested in further our understanding of factors that may play a role in technology adoption and its relevance to addressing health related issues in this population; (2) Methods: Two focus groups were conducted in an inner-city community. Participants were older adults with an interest in their general health and prevention of cognitive decline. They were asked to discuss their perceptions of and preferences for the use of technology. Transcripts were coded for thematic analysis; (3) Results: Seven common themes emerged from the focus group interviews: physical health, cognitive health, social engagement, organizing information, desire to learn new technology, advancing technology, and privacy/security; and (4) Conclusions: This study suggests that in order to promote the use of technology in older adults, one needs to consider wider contextual issues, not only device design per se, but the older adult’s rationale for using technology and their socio-ecological context.

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