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PDA technology

Explore the history, implementation, and benefits of PDAs at RMU. Learn about device decisions, software needs, tech support, faculty acceptance, and student utilization. Discover the challenges and considerations for integrating PDAs in education.

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PDA technology

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  1. PDA technology PDAs at RMU=

  2. History of PDAs at RMU 2004 13 Tungsten E 100 E2 and 30 TX 2007-2008 Robert Morris University

  3. What we have learned • Device decisions should be based upon utilization and price • Software should be required • Tech support is essential • Faculty acceptance is essential • Research is needed • Student utilization and need is education specific Robert Morris University

  4. What we use Palm TX Tungsten E2 Robert Morris University

  5. Why? • Operating system • Cost • Ease of use • Software available • Wi Fi capability Robert Morris University

  6. What we added • Software • Undergraduate • Graduate • SD Card Robert Morris University

  7. How often? Robert Morris University

  8. Where? Robert Morris University

  9. Which application? Robert Morris University

  10. Educational Tool Robert Morris University

  11. Challenges Cost Educating and supporting users Acceptance Advanced capabilities Research – evidence base Robert Morris University

  12. Considerations Reference device and more… • Opportunities? • Barriers? Robert Morris University

  13. Resources • example of RMU skyscape discount page • www.pdacortex.com Robert Morris University

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