Wireless Networking and Handheld Computers in Math and Science

Wireless Networking and Handheld Wireless Networking and Handheld Computers in Math and ScienceComputers in Math and Science

Gabriel Lugo, Department of MathematicsRuss Herman, Department of MathematicsCharles Ward, Department of ChemistryDavid White, Department of ChemistryJames Reeves, Department of ChemistryRon Vetter, Department of Computer SciencePrentice-Hall and Hypercube

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• Introduction to SystemIntroduction to System

• ApplicationsApplications– Web-based textbooksWeb-based textbooks– SWATTSWATT

• Experimental resultsExperimental results

– Embedded VBEmbedded VB

Handheld Computers and Wireless NetworkHandheld Computers and Wireless Network

• HP Jornada 720 handheld computers

• WinCE Professional 2000

• Cisco Aironet 340 wireless network products

HP Jornada 720 Handheld ComputersHP Jornada 720 Handheld Computers

• StrongArm CPU: 206 MHz

• 32 MB + 48 MB of RAM

• WinCE (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Explorer, Access)

• FTP, EVB

Cisco 340 Wireless NetworkCisco 340 Wireless Network

• 802.11b Standards-based network

• 150’ range around access point (indoors)

• 11 Mbps throughput

• Wireless access throughout UNCW Campus

Computer DistributionComputer Distribution

• Computers distributed in class from carts

• 32 computers on each cart with power supplies

• The contents of each cart can be distributed and returned in under 6 minutes

Sample E-Book: ChemistrySample E-Book: Chemistry

• Chemistry: The Central Science 8th Ed.

• Prentice-Hall Publishers

• HTML format – entirely editable

E-Book Chemistry TextbookE-Book Chemistry Textbook

• Fully illustrated

• Recently added problems, appendices, links

• Access to Prentice-Hall Web site

SWATT: Student Response SystemSWATT: Student Response System• Interactive classroom questioning• Web, data-based system• Student feedback is anonymous• Responses saved for analysis

SWATT: Student Response PadSWATT: Student Response Pad• Student view is synchronized with classroom view• IP addresses used to prevent multiple responses• Nearly 100% student participation

SWATT: Interfaces Under DevelopmentSWATT: Interfaces Under Development

Numeric Response

Graphic Response

Confidence Response

Which one of the following statements is equivalent to the expression e -2 ln x

a) - 2x.

b) - x 2

c) e2 x

d) 1/ x 2.

Which one of the following statements is equivalent to the expression e -2 ln x

a) - 2x.

b) - x 2

c) e2 x

d) 1/ x 2.

What is the half-life of the given radioactive decay curve?

a) 2 s b) 10 s

c) 5 s d) 20 s

What is the half-life of the given radioactive decay curve?

a) 2 s b) 10 s

c) 5 s d) 20 s

VSEPR Questions

VSEPR Questions Gas Law Questions

Embedded Visual Basic

Department of ChemistryDepartment of Chemistry

JimmyJimmyReevesReeves

DaveDaveWhiteWhite

DickDickWardWard

Departments of Mathematics & Computer ScienceDepartments of Mathematics & Computer Science

GabrielGabrielLugoLugo

RonRonVetterVetter

RussRussHermanHerman

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