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The Power of a Palm in a Child’s Hand. Presented by: Tammi Ward & Lauren Woolley Shelby County Schools. Handheld Technology. What is a handheld computer?. How do they work?. Input Onscreen Keyboard Character Recognition Synchronizing Memory-Stick Infrared Port External Keyboard
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Presented by:Tammi Ward & Lauren WoolleyShelby County Schools
Handheld Technology What is a handheld computer? How do they work?
Input Onscreen Keyboard Character Recognition Synchronizing Memory-Stick Infrared Port External Keyboard Other Peripherals
Output Screen Infrared port Synchronizing Peripherals
Considerations When Buying a Handheld: • Size, Weight, Appearance • Changeable Battery vs. Cradle- Charging • Capability vs. Ease of Use • Memory • Color vs. Black & White • Available Software • Screen Display • Peripherals • Cost
Educational Advantages: • Cost • Mobility • Wireless • Size • Access • Ownership • Collaboration and Sharing • Simplicity/Ease of Use
Educational Concerns: • Compatibility • Cheating • Distraction • Ownership • Replacement Issues • Screen Readability • Security • Professional Development • Tech Support
How Shelby County Schools are Incorporating Handhelds Into the Classroom: • Grant • DATA • Training • Support
Management: County Wide Classroom
A Look at a Lesson • Learning Center Implementation: • Answering questions from the chapter • Illustrate and label the ocean floor • Brainstorm the water cycle • Science lab report on evaporation
Great Educational Software and how to use them: Documents to Go:Create, view & edit filesWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsPowerPoint PicoMap by Hi-CE:Concept mappingStory Webbing HandySheets by GoKnowCreate:custom worksheetsQuizzesSurveys Sketchy by Hi-CE:DrawLabel Animate eBooks:MagazinesJournalsTextbooksReference documents To Do List:Self QuizJeopardy
Uses throughout the curriculum: Math:Review math FactsGraphingDrill and Practice Language Arts:JournalingQuizzesSpellingParts of SpeechStory Mapping Social Studies & Science:GraphingQuizzesIllustrate and LabelProbesConcept Mapping Cross Curriculum:Note takingSchedulesPresentationsData Collections and analysis
Handouts available at: http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/tech/aetc03.htm