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Welcome
Mobile Computers
( AlphaSmart )
B y
Reem Alharbi
Mobile Computers
Many types of mobile computers have been introduced since the 1990s, including the:
Laptop computers
PDA (Personal digital assistant)
Pocket PC Dreamwriter
AlphaSmart
AlphaSmart
What is AlphaSmart ?Smart keyboarding device.much like a laptop computer, but is mainly for
word processing. Can be connected to Macintosh or PC, transfer
your text , and edit or print
Simple operating system: you turn it on, do some writing, then turn it off.
Built in word processor. store up to 100 pages of text in 8 separate files
(512 KB of data storage ) Light weight: 2.0 lbs. (.91 kg).
Features of AlphaSmart
Affordable ( $250 ).Full-sized keyboard.700 hours or more of operation on 3 AA
alkaline batteries.5.75" x 1.5" LCD ( up to 6 lines of text per
screen in AlphaWord Plus word processor
History 1992: AlphaSmart was founded by two previous
Apple Computer engineers. August 1993: First product ( AlphaSmart )
Macintosh compatible Stores up to16 pages of text (32 kb).
February 1995: AlphaSmart Pro October 1997: AlphaSmart 2000 January 2000: AlphaSmart 3000 June 2002: Dana August 2004: Neo
Word processingTake notesCollect Data
Usage of Alpasmart
Mainly used in Elementary schools for basic computing skills such as typing, word processing....etc
Evidence of Usage in Education
Used in more than 8,000 school districts in the United States and other countries.
In Jun 15, 2005, Santa Ana School District's Wilson Elementary School Wins Award for 'Best Use of Hardware as a Learning Tool' Using AlphaSmart.
Choosing this technology: Why? Simple to use, easy to learn
Affordable:COMPUTER LABS?SHARE COMPUTERS?
ORAlphaSmart for every student ?
Improves technology literacy and keyboarding skills for students
Improves English language reading, writing and verbal skills
Very portable: small, light weight, use AA battery
Alhpasmart In School
Bibliography
AlphaSmart Inc., (2005). Retrieved Dec. 02, 2005, from AlphaSmart Web site: http://www3.alphasmart.com/
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) , (2005). Accessible technologies for all students initiative to create dialogue between general and special education technology decision makers . Retrieved Dec. 05, 2005, from CoSN Web site: http://www.cosn.org/about/press/012705.cfm.
Drew, M. (1998, Winter ). Alphasmart keyboard connects school and home. TECH-NJ, 9. Retrieved Nov 26, 2005, from http://www.trenton.edu/~technj/win98/drew.htm
Russell, M., College B., and Plati T. (2002, May 29). Does it matter with what i write? comparing performance on paper, computer and portable writing devices. Current Issues in Education, 5 (4). Retrieved Dec 02, 2005, from http://cie.asu.edu/volume5/number4/.
Wikipedia, (n.d.). Alphasmart. Retrieved Nov. 28, 2005, from Wikipedia Web site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlphaSmart.