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Authoring a Handheld Computer Learning Module for Explorations in Technology Class

Authoring a Handheld Computer Learning Module for Explorations in Technology Class By: Rodney Clay Committee Dr. Harvey Foyle (Chair) Dr. Armand Seguin Small enough to fit in hand Cost efficient Versatile for classroom Projected that handheld numbers could equal PCs by 2006

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Authoring a Handheld Computer Learning Module for Explorations in Technology Class

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  1. Authoring a Handheld Computer Learning Module for Explorations in Technology Class By: Rodney Clay Committee Dr. Harvey Foyle (Chair) Dr. Armand Seguin

  2. Small enough to fit in hand Cost efficient Versatile for classroom Projected that handheld numbers could equal PCs by 2006 Handheld Computers in Education

  3. Only three handheld computers used at Everest Middle School No students use handheld computers for education Only four students have handheld computers Few students have knowledge about handheld computers Problem

  4. What learning modules are already available to teach basic handheld computer applications? What are disadvantages of having handheld computers in education? How are handheld computers used in classrooms across the curriculum? Literature Review

  5. Implementation Analysis • Analysis • Design Evaluate • Development • Implementation Design • Evaluate Development Design Process – ADDIE

  6. Everest Middle School Explorations in Technology Class Required for all eighth graders Fifty students Survey conducted to determine knowledge level and usage Learning module needed to be created Analysis

  7. 29 male – 21 female Four students have access to handheld computers No students use handheld computers for education 78% would increase computer usage if access was available Half of the students had little or no knowledge of handheld computers Survey Results

  8. Students will score 80% or better on the posttest given at the end of the module. Students will perform basic handheld operations with 100% efficiency when given a task. Students will be able to use the correct Palm OS application when give an educational task. Students will develop an understanding of how a handheld computer can be used in education. Objectives

  9. To match current module format Written work Hands on activities Basic functions of the handheld Use in education Palm OS5 software Third party software Moodle® as delivery system Design

  10. Research and choose educational software Set activities Create step by step instructions Create pre and post test questions Develop in Moodle Create module notebook Create two PowerPoint® presentations Development

  11. October 11, 2005 Students’ first module Six students (two per class session) Students completed module Implementation

  12. Students - instructed to make changes in module notebook if needed Students - completed daily formative evaluation Students - completed summative evaluation at completion of module Teacher Observation Revisions made in module Evaluation

  13. Students gained knowledge about handhelds Students saw how handhelds could be used for education Students had fun Gathered from student formative and summative evaluations, teacher observation and objectives Results

  14. Concern - time to complete all activities Concern - technical problems Concern - troubleshooting Continual research needs to be done Project met main goal Conclusion

  15. The stated main goal of the project was for students to explore the various capabilities and advantages that could be gained by using a handheld in the classroom. Main Goal The final evaluation showed students overwhelmingly saw advantages of the handheld computer in the classroom and the students would like to have a handheld for their use in their classes.

  16. Handheld educator. (2005). Palm. Retrieved September 9, 2005, from http://www.palm.com/us/education/studies/handheld_ed.html Kasnic, M. (2004). IT 743XG Handheld computers in education, Emporia State University. Retrieved September 9, 2004, from http://blackboard.emporia.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_1065_1 Schrock, K. (2005). Power in the Palm of Your Hand. Retrieved September 20, 2005, from www.kathyschrock.net/power/ Vincent, T. (2005). Learning in hand. Retrieved September 19, 2005, fromwww.learninginhand.com . Yuen, S. C., & Yuen, P. K. (2003, April). PDAs as educational power tools.Tech Directions, 62(9), 14-17. Retrieved September 9, 2005 from H.W. Wilson Library database. References

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