A study in January of 2005 by Nokia indicated that there was a demand for interactive mobile multimedia services. That study was conducted about five years ago, before anyone had heard of the iPhone! The technology to support interactive mobile multimedia has come a long way since then, and many of the new applications support multi-touch, or at least duo touch interactivity.
I'm very much interested in figuring out how to design web-based interactive content (and apps) that can be optimized for touch (and multi-touch/gesture) screens of various sizes, from SmartPhones/iPhones to the large interactive whiteboards that are now in a multitude of classrooms.
From my experience as a school psychologist, I know that there are many teens who have graduated from traditional cell phone to the next level. If they don't have an iPhone, they have a smart phone. I don't have the statistics on this, but my personal observations tell me that there are teens who come from families who are from lower economic status who are somehow able to own 3G smartphones.
What a great opportunity to provide casual interactive multimedia educational games to support student learning! The games and activities could be assigned as homework from time to time, and with the appropriate LMS (Learning Management System), the teacher would have instant access to student progress. In addition, the students would be provided with immediate feedback about their "work", which we know is an important factor in learning.
It is difficult to figure out the best path to forge, since nearly every week someone announces a new platform, technology, and programming approach!
At any rate, here are a few interesting things related to this topic that I'd like to share. Many of these concepts are in the experimental phase, but are worth some attention.
SciLor's Open-Source Programs
SciLor's HD2/ Leo Multi-touch Demo v2 12/3/09 using VB.Net and Windows Mobile
SciLor's Comments:
I have manged it to get Multitouch running in an vb.net app :)
There are still some bugs, which have to be resolved:
-Stop auto alignment!
-Identify the "Touches"
Google I/O 2009: Mastering the Android Media Framework
AT&T Interactive Mobile Website
Satellite-Terrestrial Network Delivering Mobile Video with Interactive Services - ICO mim
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