Handheld Technology In the Classroom
Handheld Technology In the Classroom. EDTL 2300 Nicole Pupino Sheena Gamble LaShunda Brown. What is handheld technology?. Hyperlink to video. Background.
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Handheld Technology In the Classroom EDTL 2300 Nicole Pupino Sheena Gamble LaShunda Brown
What is handheld technology? • Hyperlink to video
Background • The first Palm Pilot (personal PDA) was invented in 1996, and from that year on it has taken off- with newer versions coming out every year. • “Originally released in March 1996, the Pilot 1000 debuted with 128k of memory and a monochrome black on green glass touch-screen display.” • “The Pilot was the first device of its kind to sync out the box with either a Windows 95, 3.1 or Macintosh desktop computer. The original 'Pilot organizer' applications included: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Calculator, Security and HotSync. It was marketed as "The one touch organizer" and ran for a few weeks on two AAA batteries.” • http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/8493/pilot-1000-retrospective/
Examples of Technology • The Apple Ipad (Applications) • Apple Ipod Touch (Applications) • Interactive white boards • Classroom response systems (or "clickers")
Pro’s and Con’s • Pro’s • Keeps lesson interesting and students having fun while learning • All students are engaged and active • Different teaching method • Con’s • Most technology is very expensive • Provides a possible distraction for students • Cheating
Sources • http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/8493/pilot-1000-retrospective/