Pico Projectors – Gateway to M-Learning Future

Pico projectors use a DLP technology (first released by Texas Instruments) that enables a personal projector that is very small (the size of a cell phone). It runs on batteries and can be combined with a cell phone (as Samsung has done) to create the first mobile learning tool that will enable detailed work (such as LMS) using a device that will fit in your pocket or purse. The potential of this technology – first released in November of 2008 – is enormous. We will see costs coming down (currently about $250-$350) and applications improving in the coming months.

Basic Reference Resource List for Pico-Projectors:

· Understanding Pico Projectors:

o http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handheld_projector

· Video roundup of Pico Projectors – visit for comparison of the emerging varieties:

o http://tinyurl.com/d4uhp8

· Pico Projectors in the news - hot new releases:

o http://tinyurl.com/da8w5t

· First Working 3G phone with Pico Projector built-in:

o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgnADSuF8MA

· Pico Projectors in schools

o http://www.personalprojectors.co.uk/blog/tag/school-projector/

Contact Info:

Ray Schroeder
http://rayschroeder.googlepages.com
Center for Online Learning, Research and Service
University of Illinois at Springfield
Schroeder.ray@uis.edu
217-206-7531