The context for the use of mobile devices in academic administration is presented. Uses in administration, combating drop-out, distance education and learning support are described. Implementation strategies both in-house development and the purchase of a system from an SMS gateway provider are explained.

The mobile learning administration kit is a product of the Leonardo da Vinci project The incorporation of mobile learning into mainstream education and training (www.ericsson.com/mlearning3). The 6 partners in the project are from Ireland (2), Norway, Hungary (2), and France.

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