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)

• Go to http://handheld-technologies.bgsu.wikispaces.net

• Click on the PowerPoint link on the left hand side of the page

• Click onHandheldTechnologyintheClassroom.pptx

* If you need assistance, raise your hand

http://hookertech.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/get-app-y-safari.jpg

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.

Our Definition

• Any assistive device that can be held in one’s hand

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

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

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

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

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

Cons

• Lack of tested experience• Lack of Retention• Costs• Requires Power• Distractions

http://belieber.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/squirrel-up-dog-gif.gif

Applications to the Classroom

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

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?

Clicker Questions

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_90RSqT-8iyk/S79VEH6vkpI/AAAAAAAAABo/4VyxOkhz_7Q/s1600/activote_product_image.jpg

Another Example of Handheld Technology

1. Handheld technology is a branch of technology…

A. True

B. False

C. I’m not sure

2. The definition of handheld technology is…

A. Any electronic device that can be held in one’s hand

B. Any assistive device that can be held in one’s hand

C. Anything that can be held in ones hand

D. The iPad!

3. Which of the following is NOT an example of a handheld technology?

A. Cell phone

B. iPad

C. Pencil

D. TV

E. iPod Touch

4. Which of the following could provide internet access over miles?

A. WiFi

B. Safari

C. Internet Explorer

D. WiMax

E. R2D2

5. Is R2D2 an example of handheld technology?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Not enough information provided

D. Idk I slept through the presentation

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/handheld

Technology. (2011). In Dictionary.com.Retrieved October, 16, 2011 from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology

YouTube Video

• Start at 5:40

http://jebswebs.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/youtube_logo.jpg

Feedback

• What did we do well?

• What could we improve?