Hand-held+Devices+in+the+Classroom

=Hand-held devices =



A Hand-held device is a mobile device, such as a cell phone, Kindle, iPad, iPod, Hand-held computer or GPS. The reason why is called a hand-held device it’s because it’s pocket size and portability, it typically has a display touch screen, or a miniature keyboard. Hand-held devices are rapidly becoming a commonly used technology at work, school, and play. Technology is now becoming a part of everyday life, and children feel comfortable using it, and understanding it. When as teachers we begin to combine the written knowledge with the use of images, videos, and interactive activities, technology becomes the future of learning, and it could be to the teacher’s advantage within the classroom. However, we must always remember that the one-on-one attention and teaching are also essential for the students understanding, and that teachers are not becoming obsolete but evolving into a new breed of teachers. There are many types of hand-held devices. In this wiki we will be focusing our attention on the various devices and applications that can be used on students' smart phones, iPad and Kindle devices and their applications in education. We will be reviewing the pros and cons of each device, as well as, their applications in Foreign Language, Special Needs and Social Studies. An opportunity for you to have your students review both the pros and cons can be found using this [|WebQuest].

· Introduction · Pros and cons: · How to apply the technology in Special needs and foreign Language classrooms? Foreign Language and Special needs

· How to apply the technology in the social studies classroom?

· Articles reviewed:


 * 1) [[file:Ipad.pdf]]
 * 2) [[file:The iPad 21st century.docx]]

Other hand held technologies include those focused entirely on education outside of the school system. Perhaps the most popular is a company called Leapfrog which creates and markets hand held educational devices for children aged 3-9. These include both a tablet and a smaller hand held device. Leapfrog markets itself towards parents and teachers by creating a personalized learning experience for each student. []

In addition to all the new handheld technology devices, there are older devices that are still very good and useful in the education field today. One in particular is the AlphaSmart/Neo. This device is a word processor for students consisting of a display screen and a full size keyboard. Although it is not pocket size, it is still a handheld device that is portable and great for students with writing difficulties or writing anxiety. In a classroom of 30, it is difficult to have computers due to the classroom size and district funding. This is a great alternative to use with students. With the new common core standards, all students will have to be able to type an essay in one sitting. The students will need to know how to type and therefore could be a great device to use to teach typing skills. For more information about this device pleas visit, []

=Other Links = = = http://learninginhand.com/ipad/

http://globalandsocialstudieseducation.blogspot.com/2010_10_31_archive.html

http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/67335.aspx

http://www.suite101.com/content/fair-cell-phone-use-in-schools-a15906

http://itcboisestate.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/10_tips_mobile/

http://shop.leapfrog.com/leapfrog/?gclid=CP_ZqrjOza8CFUbe4AodD3xGYw

http://iteachnet.org/blog/mobile-technology-classroom

http://news.illinois.edu/news/09/1210texting.html

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:G8jz4jQn1QAJ:www.baker-evans.com/knowledgegarden/Mobile%2Bphones%2Bin%2Bthe%2BEnglish%2BClassroom+using+mobile+technology+in+the+classroom&cd=57&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a&source=www.google.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejbW8hGFYA0

http://www.principalspartnership.com/handheldcomputers.pdf

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