Handheld Learning - learning with mobile and ubiquitous technologies

An excellent article on Ewan McIntosh's edu-blogs.com regarding the continued exploits of the e-scape project which is now in phase 3 and is developing new modes of assessment using mobile devices.

http://edu.blogs.com/edublogs/2008/03/e-scapes---taki.html

The technology platform is ultimately intended to be agnostic but is currently based on T-Mobile Ameo / HTC Advantage devices running RedHalo with API's (Application Programming Interfaces) enabled for two way connection to TAG Learning's MAPS assessment portfolio system.

Teachers and assessors can design and  set-up activities or exams that use the various applications on the target device. Work is captured, shared with co-learners and stored on a server where work and be reviewed and assessed via a standard web browser.

The 3rd phase is in Beta currently and goes out to pilot in the next month. Expect some dissemination of results at HHL 2008.