Bill Gates' Guru: “I'm Not Impressed With Silicon Valley. I Don't Have a Cell Phone. I Never Blog.”

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
NATHAN GARDELS
Keyword(s):  
Cell Phone ◽  
Silicon Valley ◽  
Bill Gates ◽  
A Cell

The Evolution of Augmentative Communication and the Importance of Alternate Access

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Chapple
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Access Methods ◽  
The Past ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Internet Browser ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Development Of Language

Abstract Over the past 20 years, there have been many advances in the computer industry as well as in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Computers are becoming more compact and have multiple purposes, such as the iPhone, which is a cell phone, mp3 player, and an Internet browser. AAC devices also have evolved to become multi-purpose devices; the most sophisticated devices have functionality similar to the iPhone and iPod. Recently, the idea of having the iPhone and iPad as a communication device was initiated with the development of language applications specifically for this format. It might be true that this idea could become the future of AAC devices; however, there are major access issues to overcome before the idea is a reality. This article will chronicle advancements in AAC devices, specifically on access methods, throughout the years, towards the transition to handheld devices. The newest technologies hold much promise with both features and affordability factors being highly attractive. Yet, these technologies must be made to incorporate alternate access if they are to meet their fullest potential as AAC tools.

The Effects of Telematics on Driver Distraction

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (22) ◽  
pp. 1868-1870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Siebert ◽  
Mustapha Mouloua ◽  
Kendra Burns ◽  
Jennifer Marino ◽  
Lora Scagliola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Task ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Driving Simulator ◽  
Systems Design ◽  
Driver Distraction ◽  
Cellular Phones ◽  
Driver Safety ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Driving Task ◽  
Simulated Driving Task

This study used both cellular phones and analogue radio to measure driver distraction and workload in a low fidelity driving simulator. Thirty-four participants performed a simulated driving task while using either a cell phone or a radio in conjunction with a secondary task assessing their spare attentional capacity. The results showed that more lane deviations were made during the cell phone and radio tuning use than both of the pre-allocation and Post-allocation phases. The secondary task errors were also higher during both the cell phone and radio tuning allocation phase than the pre-allocation and post-allocation phases. These findings indicate the greater workload load levels associated with the use of telemetric devices. These findings have major implications for driver safety and telemetric systems design.

Do You Need a Cell Phone Policy?

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Radoslovich
Keyword(s):  
Cell Phone ◽  
A Cell

Remote Mentoring of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Skills to Inexperienced Operators Using Multiple Telemedicine Platforms: Is a Cell Phone Good Enough?

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 2517-2525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Smith ◽  
Reuben Addison ◽  
Peter Rogers ◽  
Jordan Stone-McLean ◽  
Sarah Boyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Phone ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
A Cell

Transforming higher education in Ghana in times of disruption: flexible learning in rural communities with high latency internet connectivity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Barton Essel ◽  
Dimitrios Vlachopoulos ◽  
Dickson Adom ◽  
Akosua Tachie-Menson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Video Teleconferencing ◽  
A Cell

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the characteristics and potential effects of teaching and learning through audio teleconferencing (dial-in) with a cell phone. In addition, the study aims to identify the associations between the audio teleconferencing and video teleconferencing in a 12-week postgraduate course. Design/methodology/approach The study is a cross-sectional survey conducted at the Department of Educational Innovations at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology from March to June 2020. The purposive sampling technique was used to sample 100 postgraduate students who registered for a course in the department. The data for the study were collected using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and 17-item self-administered eQuestionnaire. Multiple Linear Regression analysis, ANOVA, Independent sample T-test and Mann–Whitney U-test were used to estimate the differences in course achievements of students who experienced education through audio teleconferencing and those who experienced education through video teleconferencing. Findings In total, 59% of the participating postgraduate students chose to attend the synchronous online lectures via audio teleconferencing (dial-in). The participants gave a high SUS score (SUS > 80.3; Grade A; Excellent) for audio conferencing service. Among the students in the audio teleconferencing cohort, the results evidenced a strong positive linear correlation, (r (57) = 0.79, p < 0.05), between the individual adjective ratings and the SUS scores. There was marginal significance among demography of students in the audio teleconference (AT) cohort with regards to their perception about the dial-in lecture. There was no statistically significant difference, (t (98) = 1.88, p = 0.063), in the achievement test for AT students and video teleconference (VT) students. The instructors and the students were satisfied with the AT. Practical implications Based on the students’ preference, AT offers equal benefit as VT with regards to system satisfaction and perceived quality of online teaching. AT, as teaching modality, should be an option for students who reside in communities with high latency internet connectivity. It is recommended that instructors are trained on how to engage and motivate students via AT. Originality/value Higher education institutions in Ghana are facing decisions about how to continue learning and teaching through flexible pedagogy, while keeping their faculty members and students protected from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these institutions have canceled the brick-and-mortar education and other conventional learning practices and have instructed faculty to adopt online teaching through synchronous video teleconferencing platforms. However, the learning experience is not the same for students who reside in remote or rural communities with low bandwidth. There is very little research in this topic, especially in developing countries like Ghana, and the present study aims to bridge the gap in the literature by exploring the characteristics and potential effects of teaching and learning through audio teleconferencing (dial-in) with a cell phone, in the context of a 12-week postgraduate course.

Patient experience and satisfaction with telemedicine during COVID-19: a multi-institution experience (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Rodrigues ◽  
Jonathan S. Yu ◽  
Hriday Bhambhvani ◽  
Tyler Uppstrom ◽  
William Ricci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Multivariable Model ◽  
Assess Patient Satisfaction ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Special Surgery ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Hospital For Special Surgery

BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) heralded an unprecedented increase in telemedicine utilization. OBJECTIVE Assess patient satisfaction with telemedicine during COVID-19 METHODS Telemedicine visit data were gathered from two separate institutions (Stanford Health Care (Stanford) and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)). Patient satisfaction data from HSS were captured from a Press-Ganey questionnaire between April 19, 2020 and December 12, 2020, while the Stanford data was taken from a novel survey instrument that was distributed to all patients between June 22, 2020 and November 1, 2020. There were 60,550 telemedicine visits across 93 services at Stanford, each linked with a post-visit survey. At HSS, there were 66,349 total telemedicine visits with 7,348 randomly linked with a post-visit survey. The percentage of respondents who reported the highest possible likelihood to recommend score (“LTR top box percentage”) and mean overall visit scores were recorded. RESULTS Over 19 weeks, the LTR top box percentage at Stanford increased from 69.6% to 74.0% (p=.0002), and HSS showed no significant change across 35 weeks (p=.7100). LTR trend stability at Stanford was observed across 11 medical, four surgical, and five oncological services (p >.05). In the multivariable model, the use of a cell phone (aOR: 1.18; 95% CI: 1.12–1.23) and tablet (aOR: 1.15; 95% CI: 1.07–1.23) were associated with higher overall scores, while visits with interrupted connections (aOR: 0.49; 95% CI: 0.42–0.57) or help required to connect (aOR: 0.49; 95% CI: 0.42–0.56) predicted lower patient satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS We present the largest published description of patient satisfaction with telemedicine. We found high satisfaction with telemedicine encounters across multiple measures, and we identified a number of important telemedicine-specific factors that predict increased overall visit score. These include the use of cell phones or tablets, phone reminders, and connecting before the visit was scheduled to begin. Visits with poor connectivity, extended wait times, or difficulty being seen, examined, or understood by the provider were linked with reduced odds of high scores. Our results suggest that attention to connectivity and audio/visual definition will help optimize patient satisfaction with telemedicine encounters in the future. CLINICALTRIAL n/a

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