Unique Opportunities Afforded by Mobile, Handheld Computers Cathie Norris & Elliot Soloway U of North Texas U of Michigan 11/18/2018
Background Premises HOW? Learning Resources: Research Suggests: Static or Dynamic Research Suggests: How People Learn (Bransford, et al.) To Develop Understanding of Complex Processes & Systems Children Need to Socially Construct Meaning HOW? Use Mobile, Handheld Computers 11/18/2018
NOT Toys!! VGA 802.11b Cheap $100 VGA 7" $400 11/18/2018
Using Mobile, Handheld Computers Two Unique Opportunities: Participatory Simulations Compound, Multiple Media, Linked Artifacts 11/18/2018
Participatory Simulations Originally: MIT, badges Today: Broad range (Squires) HI-CE: Cooties 11/18/2018
Compound, Multiple Media, Linked Artifacts Watching dynamic multimedia aids understanding Constructing dynamic multimedia media aids understanding BETTER “Thus, the creation of visualizations, in addition to passive viewing or interaction with visualizations, has the ability to promote understanding and memory….” P. Shah (2003) 11/18/2018
GoKnow Learning, Inc. Handheld Learning Environment (HLE) 11/18/2018
Summary Described: Evidence: Unique Learning Opportunities It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement SBR – New! 11/18/2018
Quasi-Experimental Method: Controlled Comparison Handheld vs No Handheld Detroit Public Schools, 7th Grade, 2003-2005 NSF ROLE Funded 11/18/2018
Summary Described: Evidence: REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE: Unique Learning Opportunities Evidence: It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement SBR – New! REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE: Scalable, Scalable, Scalable 11/18/2018