Pervasive or Ubiquitous Computing - 50 Resources

Pervasive computing is the trend towards increasingly ubiquitous (another name for the movement is ubiquitous computing), connected computing devices in the environment, a trend being brought about by a convergence of advanced electronic - and particularly, wireless - technologies and the Internet. Pervasive computing devices are not personal computers as we tend to think of them, but very tiny - even invisible - devices, either mobile or embedded in almost any type of object imaginable, including cars, tools, appliances, clothing and various consumer goods - all communicating through increasingly interconnected networks. According to Dan Russell, director of the User Sciences and Experience Group at IBM's Almaden Research Center, by 2010 computing will have become so naturalized within the environment that people will not even realize that they are using computers. Russell and other researchers expect that in the future smart devices all around us will maintain current information about their locations, the contexts in which they are being used, and relevant data about the users.<p> Ubiquitous Computing is a term used by Xerox PARC researchers for the disappearance of computers into the fabric of our everyday life. They are referring to the embedding of computers in objects as diverse as light switches, automobiles and household appliances.

Publications (19)
Presentations (30)
Podcasts (1)

Publications (19)

EDUCAUSE publications address a diverse range of professional challenges in higher education IT, from updates on current developments to explorations of important overarching issues. Listed below are the full range of research, reports and other publications that EDUCAUSE and its members have written about Pervasive or Ubiquitous Computing.

Item ID	Title	Resource Category	Pub Date	Views
CSD4387	2006 Horizon Report Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative	01/01/2006	9,003
CSD3737	2005 Horizon Report Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative	01/01/2005	7,245
EQM07212	Ubiquitous Computing in Education: Invisible Technology, Visible Impact; Teach Beyond Your Reach - Book Reviews Joni E. Spurlin, Dale Voorhees Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Quarterly	01/01/2007	5,266
ERB0312	The Economic Development Case for Investment in Higher Education Information Technology Brian D. Voss Articles, Papers, and Reports	ECAR	06/10/2003	7,142
ERM05211	Asking the Right Question Diana G. Oblinger Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Review	01/01/2005	3,593
ERM07310	Do We Need Discreet Computing in Instruction? William O. Plymale Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Review	01/01/2007	4,773
DEC0404	Of Nomadicity, Expectations, Campus IT Infrastructure and, Oh Yes, Budget Leslie Hitch and Alan McCord Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Committees	01/01/2004	4,721
EPS144	Technology Innovation in Medical Education Kevin W. Brewer Effective Practices	Community Recommendation	01/01/2003	1,241
ERM0021	New World Catalysts: High-Level Shifts in the Networking Market Judy Estrin Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Review	01/01/2000	5,148
ERM0331	The Status of Ubiquitous Computing David G. Brown and Karen R. Petitto Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Review	01/01/2003	4,750
MAC0118	Turning Vision and Expectation Into Reality: Building a Wireless Campus and Library for the Future at Saint Francis University Robert Griffin, George Pyo and Patricia B. Serotkin Articles, Papers, and Reports	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2001	5,805
CSD4399	America's Most Connected Campuses Edited by Michael Noer and David M. Ewalt Articles, Papers, and Reports	Community Recommendation	01/01/2006	3,230
EDU0060	Judy Estrin, General Session Speaker Judy Estrin Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Annual	01/01/2000	5,054
ERM0519	Pervasive Computing Goes to School William O. Plymale Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Review	01/01/2005	3,416
EDU04179	Beyond Laptops: A Model for Student Choice in an Ubiquitous Computing Access Environment Christopher Starr and Marcia K. Moore Articles, Papers, and Reports	EDUCAUSE Annual	01/01/2004	3,607
FFP01W	Forum Futures 2001 Various Authors Articles, Papers, and Reports	Forum for the Future of Higher Education	01/01/2001	3,934
CSD2947	Transforming the Academic Enterprise: A Conversation with Graham Spanier Articles, Papers, and Reports	Community Recommendation	01/01/2003	3,432
ERM9747	From Internet User to Cyberspace Citizen Ippei Wakabayashi Articles, Papers, and Reports	Educom Review (Archives)	01/01/1997	3,525
ERM9833	Information Technology: Seduction and Peril Robert Hauptman Articles, Papers, and Reports	Educom Review (Archives)	01/01/1998	3,243

Presentations (30)

Stepping away from the distractions of normal routine to meet with peers, share experiences, and learn together can be invaluable. EDUCAUSE places great emphasis on the face-to-face meeting experience, offering you numerous opportunities throughout the year to gather with colleagues - from small regional events and special topic meetings to large, national conferences covering the full spectrum of roles and issues important to higher education. For more information on EDUCAUSE conferences and seminars, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page. Listed below is the full range of presentations EDUCAUSE and its members tagged with Pervasive or Ubiquitous Computing

Item ID	Title	Resource Category	Pub Date	Views
ENT09_170850	Pervasive Mobility Presentations and Seminars	Enterprise Technology	04/28/2009	184
ELI091_169818	Breaking the Walls of the Classroom Whether We Like It or Not: Multiplicities of Place with Mobile Media Kurt Squire Presentations and Seminars	ELI Meetings	04/09/2009	534
EDU0076	Desktop Computing Management: Do We Need to Be Thinner? Mark C. Sheehan Presentations/Speeches	EDUCAUSE Annual	01/01/2000	5,959
ELI07101	First-Generation Ubiquitous Computing: Social, Mobile, and Gamelike Bryan Alexander Presentations/Speeches	ELI Meetings	01/22/2007	2,049
MAC0105	The Handheld Computer and Wireless Connectivity: Enhancing Teaching, Learning, and Managing Information Technology Resources Sharon Collins, Gale Fritsche, and Andrew Sutton Presentations/Speeches	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2001	6,014
SAC06005	Net Gen Learners: What Are Their Expectations? W. Gardner Campbell, Charles D. Dziuban, and Joel L. Hartman Presentations/Speeches	SAC (Archives)	08/07/2006	2,404
EDU06195	Modeling the 21st Century Student Experience: Ubiquitous Computing in Higher Education Mike Conway and John L. Oberlin Presentations/Speeches	EDUCAUSE Annual	10/10/2006	2,171
LIVE0618	Virtual Computing: A New Strategy for a New Era Samuel Averitt and Mladen A. Vouk Presentations/Speeches	Web Seminars EDUCAUSE	01/01/2006	2,265
EDU0150	Ubiquitous Laptop Computing: Lessons Learned by Early Adopters Kenneth Scott Blackney, Jennifer Bolt, David G. Brown, Larry W. Bryant, Stephen G. Landry, John L. Oberlin, and William Peterson Presentations/Speeches	EDUCAUSE Annual	01/01/2001	5,723
EDU0386	Assessing the Impact of Ubiquitous Computing on the Learning Environment: A Case Study with Results Stephen G. Landry and Heather Stewart Presentations/Speeches	EDUCAUSE Annual	01/01/2003	5,009
ETX0211	Eliminating the Barriers to Pervasive Computing Sandra M. Bennett Presentations/Speeches	Southwest Regional	01/01/2002	5,261
MAC0112	Rapid Development and Deployment of a Ubiquitous Computing Environment: The Ursinus College Experience John King Presentations/Speeches	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2001	5,588
MAC0302	The Status of the Ubiquitous Computing Movement David G. Brown and Karen R. Petitto Presentations/Speeches	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2003	5,001
NCP0108	Implementing a Ubiquitous Computing Program at Seton Hall University Stephen G. Landry Presentations/Speeches	NERCOMP	01/01/2001	5,150
NEC0003	Integrating Technology Resources to Support the Academic Program Janice Biros and Adele Varenas Presentations/Speeches	Community Recommendation	01/01/2001	4,979
NEC0008	Comprehensive Ubiquitous Computing: Beyond the Laptop Initiative Frank Moore Presentations/Speeches	Community Recommendation	01/01/2001	5,427
NEC0012	Lessons Learned from the Pioneers Jennifer Bolt, Ray Cross, John Oberlin, Larry Bryant, Elliott McElroy, Will Krause, Richard Clemens, David DeMuth, Alan Candiotti, Jan Biros, and David G. Brown Presentations/Speeches	Community Recommendation	01/01/2001	5,039
NLI0517	Persuasive Pervasive: Real Learning or Hype? Yvonne M. Belanger, Carl F. Berger, Cole W. Camplese, Susan E. Metros, Melissa J. Poole and Victoria Szabo Presentations/Speeches	ELI Meetings	01/25/2005	3,008
EDU0180	Authenticated Network Access (ANA) David Packham and Jon Peters Presentations/Speeches	EDUCAUSE Annual	01/01/2001	5,578
EDU05042	Extreme Makeover: Hallways and Wireless Laptop Study Areas Bryan Hoffman, Wayne E. Sharp, and Norleen Turensky Presentations/Speeches	EDUCAUSE Annual	10/19/2005	2,586
MAC0113	Dell Computer Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner and Ursinus College - Partnership for Ubiquitous Computing John King, Tim Wilkinson, and Mary K. Gershon Presentations/Speeches	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2001	5,517
MAC0122	Community and Computers: Pervasive Computing at a Liberal Arts College Lynda Barner West and Charlotte Lott Presentations/Speeches	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2001	5,803
MAC0310	Less Is More: Expanding Ubiquitous Computing Without Increasing the Staff Richard Caserta, Brandon Lockett and Brenda Stidham Presentations/Speeches	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2003	5,291
MAC0412	Implementing the Converging Technology Paradigm at Union College Robert T. Balmer Presentations/Speeches	Mid-Atlantic Regional	01/01/2004	4,590
NCP0523	Improving the Campus Experience with Ubiquitous Computing Sharon Roy Presentations/Speeches	NERCOMP	03/07/2005	2,408

Podcasts (1)

Name	Views	Post date
Podcast: Alternative Solutions to Achieving Ubiquitous Broadband Play \| Show Notes \| Download (43.8 MB audio/mpeg)	3,307	06/28/2007

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