SAOIM - Mobile technology workshop

On the 6th of  August 2010 we had our first South African workshop as iBala Consortium. Everything went well, Adele shared a bit on what a mobile service is and is not, what to consider before starting a mobile service. A group from CSIR's Modelling and Digital Sciences reviewed cellphone features and security - on viruses and security the tip of the day was "switch off your Bluetooth if you are not using it". Cornelle from the University of Free state demonstrated how their users use SMS to contact them. Herman switched on the lights on QR codes, what and how they can be used in a library environment, look out for them on business cards/library card in the not so distant future. Siphethile and Christelle talked about creating a .mobi site using a free service and the other using Dreamweaver. Kosie had everyone checking their bank balances and some looking for the nearest date they can have a 'birthday'; yes you'll do that too when you realise just how handy eBook readers are.