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Handhelds in the Classroom. Katie Brewer, Julie Buescher, & Brittney Wilczynski. What are handhelds?. IPods IPads Cell phones Cameras Camcorders Calculators Personal Digital Assistants (PADS). Why are they used in the classroom?. Promotes interactive learning Easy access to information
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Handhelds in the Classroom Katie Brewer, Julie Buescher, & Brittney Wilczynski
What are handhelds? • IPods • IPads • Cell phones • Cameras • Camcorders • Calculators • Personal Digital Assistants (PADS)
Why are they used in the classroom? • Promotes interactive learning • Easy access to information • Makes learning faster and easier
How are they used? • Ipods and Ipads • Cell phones • Cameras and Corders • PDA’s
Pros • Easy to stay in contact • Help the students learn • Study with other peers • Share lesson plans • More engaging
Cons • Distracting • Cheating devices • Antisocial Behavior • Expensive
Handhelds Good or Bad? • Handhelds are good in a classroom when used for learning purposes. • Handhelds are bad in a classroom when students are using them for their own entertainment. Here is a video to prove this point!
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