How can mobile/tablet use benefit the Adult

Literacy League?

By: Juan NunoNovember 23, 2014

How much has mobile and tablet usage

grown?

2014 - Internet usage on mobile devices EXCEEDED PC usage!

MOBILE DEVICES =

PC =

55%

45%

45% of Americans own a tablet!

How has mobile and tablet usage impacted

web design?

Smaller Screen = Less Content

+

= NOT FUN!

Ever try texting on a bumpy bus?

What current technologies can be used to make

websites accessible on all devices?

Technologies Used to make Websites Accessible

• Markup Languages

• WML

• iOS for Apple

• Android for Androids

• JavaScript

2 Examples of BAD Websites for Mobile Phones/Tablets

John Hopkins

• Slow and

Unresponsive

• Redundant Links

• Need Larger

Links

ARNGREN.net

Where do you even start?! Too much EVERYTHING!!!

3 Examples of GREAT Websites for Mobile Phones/Tablets

Facebook is arguably the most functional mobile site there is.

ESPN

Recommendations for the Adult Literacy League

How the Adult Literacy League can make their website

accessed by mobile phones and tablets.

• Simplify your site design to suit smaller screens like mobile phones and tablets.

• Adjust your existing site for today’s web users.

• Rebuild your site for optimal display on all devices

Since the Adult Literacy League is not a

big company, I suggest going with Responsive Design.

A responsive site allows you to reach the most active Web

audience!

REMEMBER!!

On mobile devices, people access your website for 3 reasons:

1. Save Time

2. Connect With Others

3. Waste Time

YOU should give them: • Quick and Easy Access• Contact Information• Links to Maps and Directions• Video/Amusements to Keep Them

on Site

References:• O'Toole, J. (2014, February 28). Mobile apps overtake PC Internet usage in U.S. Retrieved from 

http://money.cnn.com/2014/02/28/technology/mobile/mobile-apps-internet/

• Dawson, A. (2010, August 18). Mobile Web Design: Best Practices. Retrieved fromhttp://sixrevisions.com/web-development/mobile-web-design-best-practices/

• Charts, M. (2014, January 1). US Tablet Ownership Update, January 2014. Retrieved fromhttp://www.marketingcharts.com/online/us-tablet-ownership-update-january-2014-39508/

• Anderson, E. (2012, March 19). The 5 worst mobile websites. Retrieved fromhttp://www.imediaconnection.com/content/31232.asp#singleview

• Costill, A. (2013, December 6). 10 Horrendous Mobile Websites. Retrieved fromhttp://www.searchenginejournal.com/10-horrendous-mobile-websites/79519/

Image Sources:• Tablet – The News Insight, 2013. Retrieved Novemeber 23, 2014 from:

http://www.enewsinsight.com/news-updates/centre-to-distribute-free-mobile-phones-tablets/

• PC/Mobile Screen – Tutsplus, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2014 from: http://code.tutsplus.com/articles/20-tools-to-streamline-mobile-app-creation--mobile-15400

• Bumpy Bus – Etsy, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014 from: https://www.etsy.com/market/wiseman

• Texting – Rafael J. Roca, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014 from: http://www.rocainjurylaw.com/car-accidents/punitive-damages-for-texting-while-driving/