Blackberry… or Crackberry?

A presentation by Margaret O’Donoghue

(@MargsAtQueens)

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The world is currently in the midst of the fifth major technology cycle

of the past half a century…

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1956 The first fully automatic mobile phone system was developed

1960 The First partly automatic car-phone system was introduced

1964 Motorola launched the first car phone

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And in 1973… The first handheld phone was invented, it was called The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

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Technology has come very far since then, starting with the introduction

of the Smartphone in 1992

A Smartphone is mobile telephone with computer features that enable it to send e-

mails, and access the web. - (dictionary.reference.com)

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But we rely on our Smartphones for much more than just email and browsing…

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We rely on our Smartphones

for…

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We rely on our Smartphones

for…

• Facebook

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We rely on our Smartphones

for…

• Facebook• Twitter

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We rely on our Smartphones

for…

• Facebook• Twitter• Foursquare

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We rely on our Smartphones

for…

• Facebook• Twitter• Foursquare

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And 10.9 billion other apps were downloaded in 2010

This number is estimated to reach

76.9 billionin the year 2014.

And we ask ourselves why we’re addicted to our Smartphones…

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In January to March 2010…

314.7 million phones were sold… 54.3 million of those being Smartphones

The % of Smartphones sold continues to grow rapidly…

A study by The National Literacy Trust now

shows that children are more likely to own a mobile phone than a

book.

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It found that 85.5% of pupils had their own mobile phone, compared with 72.6% who had their own books.

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But is this all bad news?

Jason Krogh, a leader in the field of educational iPhone and iPad applications for preschoolers, doesn’t think so.

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The touch-screen technology is a natural for toddlers which isn’t a surprise to parents who have watched their children instinctively reach out to television screens for their favourite cartoon characters. – Rob Fergueson, Toronto Star

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Learning to count and recognizing colours, shapes,

sounds and patterns are

things that can be done on the

Tickle Tap Apps developed by

Krogh

The apps are also more portable

and less cumbersome than books and blocks

— perfect for plane and car

trips.

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Along with the beneficial learning tools children are receiving from various devices, is there anything else to be worried about?

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9 out of 10 parents believe their kids should be taught about mobile phone and internet safety in school

– Schools should teach kids phone safety, Toronto Star.

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Along with mobile technology comes the internet, which puts children at risk for cyber bullying.

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“Kids today are digital natives. Our research shows that they use their mobile phones to talk, text, take pictures, play games and check Facebook…

…It's important that they understand the importance of recycling mobiles as well as the potential risks, and impact of their own behaviour, when using these devices.” - MobileMuster manager Rose Read, Toronto Star

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Among all these educational and recreational apps, the most

common data application on a mobile phone is…

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In the first three months of 2010, 1.47 trillion messages were sent worldwide.

By the end of 2010, 6.5 trillion text messages were sent.

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Text messaging has become so popular, people

no longer phone one another.

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“Phone calls are rude. Intrusive.

Awkward.” –Pamela Paul, New York Times.

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Mobility has changed the way we live…

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• At work• In school• At play

Mobility has changed the way we live…

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How will you be using your phone in 5 years?

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Sources

http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1282413

http://gigaom.com/2010/04/12/mary-meeker-mobile-internet-will-soon-overtake-fixed-internet/

http://newmarketinglabs.com/blog/2010/04/staying-ahead-by-being-mobile/

The Growth of Mobile: Stats and figures that will shock youhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aUQLIPdtg8

Mobile Technology 2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orPYB741sqY&feature=related

Children More Likely To Own A Mobile Phone Than A Book http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7763811/Children-more-likely-to-own-a-mobile-phone-than-a-book.html

Schools should tech kids phone safetyhttp://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8211585/schools-should-teach-kids-phone-safety

iPhone Apps A Hit With Preschoolershttp://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/934673--iphone-apps-a-hit-with-preschoolers

Don’t Call Me I Won’t Call Youhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/fashion/20Cultural.html?_r=1&src=tptw

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