The UVa Mobile Communications Fair is over—but you can still learn from our excellent conference speakers! Follow the Powerpoint and Handout links to find out more about these topics.
- Cell Phone 101
- For this session, we'll start out with a brief history of Mobile or Cell Phones—beginning back
in 1908 with first patent for a wireless telephone! We will cover some basic Cell Phone Glossary
terms, expressions and acronyms—much of which confuses the average user but is nonetheless
important to understand. Finally, we'll touch lightly on many aspects of mobile communications
that you will explore in more detail in later sessions.
• Powerpoint - Cell Phone Buyer's Guide
- You're ready to run out and buy that hot new phone—but wait! Before you make your choice, we've
got a few things you might want to keep in mind. Prepaid or monthly? Solo or family plan? Smart
Phone or FIYP (Fits In Your Pocket)? Subsidized or unlocked? Which cell phone company is least
bad? Do you even need a cell phone?
• Powerpoint - Connecting Your Smartphone to UVa Resources
- Getting your shiny new smartphone was the first step. Now, to get the most out of it, you need to connect it up to University services like the cavalier encrypted network and Exchange mail. This session will get you started. (Note: ITS will also be staffing a booth in the Newcomb ballroom where you can get help with any problems you're having related to connecting your phone to UVa resources.)
- The Future of Mobile Communications
- Changes in mobile communications technology over the past decade have driven profound changes in how we socialize, how we work, what we buy, and so much more. What will the next few years bring? In this session, a panel of mobile technology enthusiasts from MobiNet will explore some technology changes we're likely to see, and lead a discussion on how those changes could further transform our lives.
- Is Your Phone Killing You?
- You use your cell phone every day—and from time to time you've heard troubling rumors
about radiation hazards. Should you be worried? This session will explore what's known about
this and other possible health risks associated with using your phone.
• Powerpoint • Handout—References (MS-Word)
- Mobile (In)Security: Who's Listening?
- These days, people are communicating more and more of their confidential information via mobile
devices. Could someone be eavesdropping? Find out the surprising ways you might be vulnerable.
• Powerpoint - My Favorite Smartphone Apps
- The advent of smartphones has brought not only voice and data communications, but a whole new
class of applications—apps—to bump up your productivity, make your life easier,
or just have a blast! Come join some of our favorite experts as they show off their favorite apps.
• Handout—iPhone[1] (PDF) • Handout—iPhone[2] (PDF) - My Smartphone Beat Up Your Honor Student
- Join our panel of power users as they face off to compare the pros and cons of their different
smartphones. If you know you want a new smartphone, but you're having a hard time comparing
the alternatives—iPhone, BlackBerry, Android—this is the session for you.
• Handout—Android (PDF) • Handout—BlackBerry (PDF) • Handout—iPhone (PDF) - Voice Over IP (VOIP) Services
- Did you know you can make a call without touching your phone or using a “land-line”
or cell phone? Take your computer, add internet connectivity and a VOIP service and you're ready
to roll—and the price is right (some are FREE!). So are there any drawbacks? Join us to
find out and to get an introductory look at some of the vendors, features and how to get started
using VOIP technology.
• Powerpoint - What Every Cell Phone User Should Know
- What do the country of Iran, Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, and Chris Brown have in common?
You think your phone is for making phone calls and having a convenient way to communicate on the go. But that pocket-sized phone packs a big punch with its features. Most cell phones today have cameras, video recorders, and voice recorders. This readily available technology makes it easy to capture less then stellar moments and with the advent of texting and social networking, a lot of people can see those moments without your consent. With an increase in sexting, inappropriate messages, and a media storm about choices with mobile technology this session will help you be more aware of how people are using the technology on their phones and the best ways to use it and safeguard yourself and your family.
• Powerpoint