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Unique Opportunities Afforded by Mobile, Handheld Computers. Cathie Norris & Elliot Soloway U of North Texas U of Michigan. Background Premises. Learning Resources: Static or Dynamic Research Suggests: How People Learn (Bransford, et al.)
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Unique Opportunities Afforded by Mobile, Handheld Computers Cathie Norris & Elliot Soloway U of North Texas U of Michigan
Background Premises • Learning Resources: • Static or Dynamic • Research Suggests: • How People Learn (Bransford, et al.) • To Develop Understanding of Complex Processes & Systems • Children Need to Socially Construct Meaning • HOW? • Use Mobile, Handheld Computers
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Using Mobile, Handheld Computers • Two Unique Opportunities: • Participatory Simulations • Compound, Multiple Media, Linked Artifacts
Participatory Simulations • Originally: MIT, badges • Today: Broad range (Squires) • HI-CE: Cooties
Compound, Multiple Media, Linked Artifacts • Watching dynamic multimedia aids understanding • Constructing dynamic multimedia media aids understanding BETTER “Thus, the creation of visualizations, in addition to passive viewing or interaction with visualizations, has the ability to promote understanding and memory….” P. Shah (2003)
Summary • Described: • Unique Learning Opportunities • Evidence: • It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement • SBR – New!
Quasi-Experimental Method: Controlled Comparison Handheld vs No Handheld Detroit Public Schools, 7th Grade, 2003-2005 NSF ROLE Funded
Summary • Described: • Unique Learning Opportunities • Evidence: • It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement • SBR – New! • REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE: • Scalable, Scalable, Scalable