Handheld Technology in the Classroom

Presented By: Brandon Swope

Matt MazurJake Parthemer

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Definition

Handheld- Small enough to be used or operated while being held in the hand or hands.Technology- The total knowledge of skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc.

Older Examples

• Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, ect.• Spirit Duplicator• Dittograph• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)• Textbooks• Notebook Paper• Notebooks• Stapler• Abacus • Scantron Sheets

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New Examples• Cell Phones• Calculators• Clickers• Laptops• Tablets (iPad, Galaxy, AC 100, ect)• iPod Touch• USB Flash Drives• E-Books• Digital Cameras• Webcam• Memory Cards• Digitizer (Graphic Tablets)• Promethean Board Pens

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Don’t Get Confused…

• Branches of Technology– Handheld is just ONE

NOT Handheld Technology• Desktop Computer• Mounted Projectors• Speakers• TV

IS Handheld Technology• Laptop Computer• Handheld Projectors• Headphones• Tablet with Time Warner

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Powering the Technology

• WiFi• WiMax• 3G & 4G Networks• Mobile Hot Spots• Wired Connection• Radio Frequency (RF) Technology

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Pros

• Personalizes Learning• Extends Learning• Gives Independence• Makes Learning Exciting

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Cons

• Lack of tested experience• Lack of Retention• Costs• Requires Power• Distractions

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YouTube Video

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Clicker Questions

Works Cited

Orchestrating the Instruments: Integrating ICT in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom through Handheld Technology Networks:

Wright, D. (2010). Orchestrating the Instruments: Integrating ICT in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom through Handheld Technology Networks. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 19(2), 277-284. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices:

Banister, S. (2010). Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices. Computers in the Schools, 27(2), 121-131. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

On Its Way to K–12 Classrooms, Web 2.0 Goes to Graduate School:

Norton, P., & Hathaway, D. (2008). On Its Way to K-12 Classrooms, Web 2.0 Goes to Graduate School. Computers in the Schools, 25(3-4), 163-180. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Using Text-Messaging in the Secondary Classroom:

Thomas, K., & Orthober, C. (2011). Using Text-Messaging in the Secondary Classroom. American Secondary Education, 39(2), 55-76. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Teaching and Learning With Technology (4th Edition):

Lever-Duffy, Judy & McDonald, Jean B. (2011). Teaching and Learning With Technology (4th Edition). Boston: Pearson.

Definition of Handheld Technology:

Handheld. (2011). In Dictionary.com. Retrieved October, 16, 2011 from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/handheld

Technology. (2011). In Dictionary.com.Retrieved October, 16, 2011 from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology