Handheld Technology In the Classroom

EDTL 2300Nicole 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 TechnologyThe Apple Ipad (Applications)Apple Ipod Touch (Applications)Interactive white boardsClassroom response systems (or "clickers")

Pro’s and Con’sPro’s Keeps lesson

interesting and students having fun while learning

All students are engaged and active

Different teaching method

Con’sMost technology is

very expensiveProvides a possible

distraction for students

Cheating

Sourceshttp://www.palminfocenter.com/news/8493/

pilot-1000-retrospective/