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Unique Opportunities Afforded by Mobile, Handheld Computers

Explore the affordances of mobile handheld computers in education, leveraging participatory simulations and dynamic multimedia to enhance understanding of complex processes and systems. Discover how children can socially construct meaning through interactive learning experiences. Learn from research on how people learn to develop impactful teaching strategies using affordable $100 VGA devices. Evidence shows increased achievement and engaging scalable learning tools. Exciting possibilities await in this innovative educational approach.

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Unique Opportunities Afforded by Mobile, Handheld Computers

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  1. Unique Opportunities Afforded by Mobile, Handheld Computers Cathie Norris & Elliot Soloway U of North Texas U of Michigan

  2. Background Premises • Learning Resources: • Static or Dynamic • Research Suggests: • How People Learn (Bransford, et al.) • To Develop Understanding of Complex Processes & Systems • Children Need to Socially Construct Meaning • HOW? • Use Mobile, Handheld Computers

  3. Cheap $100 VGA 802.11b VGA 7" $400 NOT Toys!!

  4. Using Mobile, Handheld Computers • Two Unique Opportunities: • Participatory Simulations • Compound, Multiple Media, Linked Artifacts

  5. Participatory Simulations • Originally: MIT, badges • Today: Broad range (Squires) • HI-CE: Cooties

  6. Compound, Multiple Media, Linked Artifacts • Watching dynamic multimedia aids understanding • Constructing dynamic multimedia media aids understanding BETTER “Thus, the creation of visualizations, in addition to passive viewing or interaction with visualizations, has the ability to promote understanding and memory….” P. Shah (2003)

  7. GoKnow Learning, Inc.Handheld Learning Environment(HLE)

  8. Summary • Described: • Unique Learning Opportunities • Evidence: • It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement • SBR – New!

  9. Quasi-Experimental Method: Controlled Comparison Handheld vs No Handheld Detroit Public Schools, 7th Grade, 2003-2005 NSF ROLE Funded

  10. Summary • Described: • Unique Learning Opportunities • Evidence: • It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement • SBR – New! • REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE: • Scalable, Scalable, Scalable

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