Why not start at the Mobile Technology section to consider why to incorporate handheld devices in an adult learning environment and then explore the In Practice section to see how they have been used and read learner and tutor comments. The Mobile Technology section also offers Technical Tips and ideas as well as a FAQ section to support Adult Learning providers with any issues and concerns using mobile technology.

Once you've discovered the opportunities these devices can offer, you might be considering purchasing, so the Choose a Right Device section offers you prompts and suggestions when selecting the ideal device.

When using a PDA or mobile phone it's easy to think that its size and fiddliness would immediately reduce the accessibility of the device for some learners. NIACE has worked closely with the JISC TechDis advisory service to develop pragmatic guidance on the accessibility of mobile technologies. The Making it Accessible section suggests a model and method to consider how mobile technology can be blended into a learning activity without producing too many barriers for learners.