Take a look a the JISC information sheets regarding the issues and benefits of using personal tools and technologies.Some of these tools may not be available in every institution. However the learner may be using these tools at home to support their learning. The most popular tools were Skype, USB memory sticks, PDAs, digital audio players, such as iPods, and mobile phones. Many learners also use personal laptops.
These tools are selected for their familiarity and personal quality, their low cost and convenience. For example, higher education students in the LXP study use instant messaging and chat alongside email, because these tools are immediate, intimate and freely available to Internet users.
Click on the link to find out more http://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/programmes/elearningpedagogy/iowpersonaltoolsword.doc
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