Reseach Paper on Mobile Collaboration

Mobile technologies offer new opportunities for children educational activities in that they can be used across different locations and times. Naturally some instances of mobile technology use will necessitate or be enhanced by the sharing of information. Social interaction is important for sharing ideas, constructing shaping understanding and fundamental for educational development. However the physical size of mobile technologies presents interesting challenges when designing for collaborative activities .When designing mobile technologies the importance of collaborative tasks has often been overlooked. There placement of low-tech arte facts with digital devices,for supporting multiple users, can inhibit the share ability of information. We present three projects where mobile technologies have been used as part of a larger mixed reality experience. Novel technologies were used to support children collaborative activities in story telling ,an adventure game and during an outdoor fieldtrip. Interaction with mobile devices within each project is reviewed and the authors highlight important considerations for their design and use across multiple contexts.