Wireless Communication Benefits and Applications by Deborah, David, Mary, and Marco

Benefits Communication enhanced:   Opens channels of communication in sites/rooms where unavailable before   Increases as communication tool   Helps keep in contact while traveling. Economic:   Faster set-up   Faster/more efficient repair   Better utilization of IT staff   Cheaper than hard- wiring buildings   Don’t have to work around old buildings   Avoid lab personnel costs

Benefits Productivity   More student time-on- task   No lost time moving to lab   More efficient tech support   Travel easier   Academic   More opportunity for integration   More access out of class   Tech-rich curriculum w/o leaving classroom   Increase communication with instructors   Better/different academic performance

Benefits Physical   Maintain integrity of old buildings   More flexible use of space

Applications   A staff development session that walks teachers through online resources at any location with wireless lab cart. They can explore online teacher resources in a collaborative setting where they are more likely to share their finds with others.   Use e-books while in class and follow along with instructor, or take them out into the field so students have access to charts and diagrams as needed.