Hi Jonathan,
this is a really exciting development regarding the use of text messaging.
Can you tell me the name of the software that is available for Mac and PC
to allow you to set up address books and send messages without using the
web.
Its really great to see innovative Learning Technology applications
appearing on this list. I hope it encourages others to let us know what
they are doing.
i would be interested if you would contact me directly to discuss this a
little further as I feel it would make a really interesting article for the
LTSN AD&C journal
Ronnie Baird
joint co-ordinator Learning Technology
>I've just started an experiment with my first year students who are working
>on a team project at the moment. I've set up a supporting web site, and an
>email discussion list. The web site has gone down well, and the list is
>about to start properly.
>
But my favourite is web-based SMS text messaging. I've collected student
>mobile numbers (with their permission) and set myself up so that I can use
>my iBook to send them a text message at any time.
>
Ideally it will be used to tell them of changes of plan, staff illness,
>reminders about deadlines etc.
>But yesterday I tried it for the first time and sent a test message, then
>ran into the studio in time to hear about 20 mobile phones go off at the
>same time! A very effective demonstration.
>
>Initial reaction has been good - students think it will be a good way of me
>keeping in touch with them. And it's free!
>
>There is software available for Mac and PC to allow you to set up address
>books and send messages without using the web, but I've found our firewall
>gets in the way.
>
>Just thought I'd share it with you.
>
>--
>Jonathan Baldwin
>Programme Leader, Higher National Diploma and BA(Hons) in Graphic Design
>Berkshire School of Arts and Design
>Reading College and School of Arts & Design, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5RQ
>http://www.reading-college.ac.uk
>Telephone 0118 967 5126
> Ronnie Baird
> Faculty of Arts
> University of Ulster
> York Street
> Belfast
> BT15 1ED
>
> telephone (+44) 028 90 267239
> Fax (+44) 028 9026 7356
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