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Handheld Technology in the Classroom

Handheld Technology in the Classroom. Presented By: Brandon Swope Matt Mazur Jake Parthemer. YouTube Video. Start at 0:51. http://jebswebs.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/youtube_logo.jpg. Accessing the PowerPoint. Click on the Safari application Sign In (BGSU username/password)

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Handheld Technology in the Classroom

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  1. Handheld Technology in the Classroom Presented By: Brandon Swope Matt Mazur Jake Parthemer

  2. YouTube Video • Start at 0:51 http://jebswebs.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/youtube_logo.jpg

  3. Accessing the PowerPoint • Click on the Safari application • Sign In (BGSU username/password) • Go to http://handheld-technologies.bgsu.wikispaces.net • Click on the PowerPoint link on the left hand side of the page • Click on HandheldTechnologyintheClassroom.pptx • If you need assistance, raise your hand http://hookertech.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/get-app-y-safari.jpg

  4. Definition Handheld- Small enough to be used or operated while being held in the hand or hands. Technology- The total knowledge of skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc.

  5. Our Definition • Any assistive device that can be held in one’s hand

  6. Older Examples • Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, ect. • Spirit Duplicator • Dittograph • Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) • Textbooks • Notebook Paper • Notebooks • Stapler • Abacus • Scantron Sheets http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/61b7_swingline_stapler.jpg

  7. New Examples • Cell Phones • Calculators • Clickers • Laptops • Tablets (iPad, Galaxy, AC 100, ect) • iPod Touch • USB Flash Drives • E-Books • Digital Cameras • Webcam • Memory Cards • Digitizer (Graphic Tablets) • Promethean Board Pens https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B001FA1NZK-1.jpg

  8. Don’t Get Confused… • Branches of Technology • Handheld is just ONE • NOT Handheld Technology • Desktop Computer • Mounted Projectors • Speakers • TV • IS Handheld Technology • Laptop Computer • Handheld Projectors • Headphones • Tablet with Time Warner http://www.hightech-edge.com/wp-content/uploads/r2-d2-projector.jpg http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/7/4/Mint_Wireless_V10_pocket_projector_1.jpg

  9. Powering the Technology • WiFi • WiMax • 3G & 4G Networks • Mobile Hot Spots • Wired Connection • Radio Frequency (RF) Technology http://askiphone.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/iphone_WiFi1.jpg

  10. Pros • Personalizes Learning • Extends Learning • Gives Independence • Makes Learning Exciting http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MFxaxmyHicY/S_VJhQ9o52I/AAAAAAAAAxo/s_wAJ0YK7ZM/s1600/hompg_excited_girl.jpg

  11. Cons • Lack of tested experience • Lack of Retention • Costs • Requires Power • Distractions http://belieber.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/squirrel-up-dog-gif.gif

  12. Applications to the Classroom • How would you implement handheld technology to YOUR classroom? • Mr. Parthemer: Clickers or iPads • Mr. Mazur: iPad • Mr. Swope: Clickers

  13. Questions: • What handheld technology do you think is most applicable for classroom use? Why? • Where do you think the future of handheld technology is headed?

  14. Clicker Questions Another Example of Handheld Technology  http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90RSqT-8iyk/S79VEH6vkpI/AAAAAAAAABo/4VyxOkhz_7Q/s1600/activote_product_image.jpg

  15. 1. Handheld technology is a branch of technology… • True • False • I’m not sure

  16. 2. The definition of handheld technology is… • Any electronic device that can be held in one’s hand • Any assistive device that can be held in one’s hand • Anything that can be held in ones hand • The iPad!

  17. 3. Which of the following is NOT an example of a handheld technology? • Cell phone • iPad • Pencil • TV • iPod Touch

  18. 4. Which of the following could provide internet access over miles? • WiFi • Safari • Internet Explorer • WiMax • R2D2

  19. 5. Is R2D2 an example of handheld technology? • Yes • No • Not enough information provided • Idk I slept through the presentation

  20. Works Cited Orchestrating the Instruments: Integrating ICT in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom through Handheld Technology Networks:Wright, D. (2010). Orchestrating the Instruments: Integrating ICT in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom through Handheld Technology Networks. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 19(2), 277-284. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices:Banister, S. (2010). Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education: Visions and Vices. Computers in the Schools, 27(2), 121-131. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.On Its Way to K–12 Classrooms, Web 2.0 Goes to Graduate School:Norton, P., & Hathaway, D. (2008). On Its Way to K-12 Classrooms, Web 2.0 Goes to Graduate School. Computers in the Schools, 25(3-4), 163-180. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.‍Using Text-Messaging in the Secondary Classroom:Thomas, K., & Orthober, C. (2011). Using Text-Messaging in the Secondary Classroom. American Secondary Education, 39(2), 55-76. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Teaching and Learning With Technology (4th Edition):Lever-Duffy, Judy & McDonald, Jean B. (2011). Teaching and Learning With Technology (4th Edition). Boston: Pearson.Definition of Handheld Technology:Handheld. (2011). In Dictionary.com. Retrieved October, 16, 2011 from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/handheldTechnology. (2011). In Dictionary.com.Retrieved October, 16, 2011 from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology

  21. YouTube Video • Start at 5:40 http://jebswebs.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/youtube_logo.jpg

  22. Feedback • What did we do well? • What could we improve?

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