Glossary U - Z

WAP

Wireless Application Protocol which enables a slimmed-down version of the Internet to appear on the screen of a mobile phone. Travel information, sports headlines can be delivered to WAP enabled devices.see BECTA’s Technical paper: Mobile Internet Connectivity

WiFi

WiFi products operate using a wireless network based on IEEE802.11 standards. It’s a faster method to connect than Bluetooth. see BECTA’s Technical paper: Mobile Internet Connectivity

WiMax

WiMAX is defined as Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access by the WiMAX Forum. The Forum describes WiMAX as "a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL.

 

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In Practice

Examples and ideas showing practical ways to use the different devices in the classroom and out and about

Choose the Right Device

What to look for when buying the devices, reviews and suggestions

FAQs for Organisations

Issues and questions that organisations experience

Technical Tips

Troubleshooting, software and hardware solutions

Making it Accessible

Ways to use the technology accessibly

The Future

The changing world of handheld devices