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Handhelds in the Classroom. Presenters Matt Marquette Jacob Moser Amin Abed. Handhelds. Also known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) Any conveniently sized device used to organize, store, manage everyday information. Examples. Handhelds In the Classroom Video. Video Link.
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Handhelds in the Classroom Presenters Matt Marquette Jacob Moser Amin Abed
Handhelds • Also known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) • Any conveniently sized device used to organize, store, manage everyday information. • Examples.
Handhelds In the Classroom Video • Video Link
Handhelds in the Classroom • Pros • Portable • Convenient • Inexpensive • Versatile • Small • 1 to 1 technology ratio • Many applications
Handhelds in the classroom • Cons • Small • Easy to lose • Small Display • Can be a Distraction (if unsupervised)