Nicole Pupino Sheena Gamble LaShaunda Brown-Clopton

What is handheld technology?  Handheld technologies are devices that can be taken anywhere that can aid learning, organize your day or make simple tasks easier.

Background  The first Palm Pilot (personal PDA) was invented in 1996, and from that year on it has taken off- with newer versions coming out every year.  The Pilot 1000 debuted with 128k of memory and a monochrome black on green glass touch-screen display. The original 'Pilot organizer' applications included: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Calculator, Security and HotSync.

Examples of handhelds..

Tips for using Technology in the classroom

The Good vs. The Bad PRO’S  Keeps lesson interesting and students having fun while learning  All students are engaged and active  Different teaching method CON’S  Most technology is very expensive  Provides a possible distraction for students  Cheating

Sources  "Pilot 1000 Retrospective." Palm Software, News, Reviews and Accessories - PalmInfocenter. Web. 25 Mar  Handheld Technology Today And Tomorrow - Features - Car Audio and Electronics." Car Audio and Electronics - Car Stereo Reviews, How-tos, and Mobile Electronics News. Web. 26 Mar  Vahey, phil, and Valerie Crawford. "Learning With Handhelds: Findings From Classroom Research." SRI International (2003): Academic Search Complete. Web. 17 Mar  Byrom, Elizabeth, and Margaret Bingham. "Using Handheld Technology." News Wire Academic Search Complete. Database. 17 Mar

Activity Can you name Pi to 5 decimal point?

Activity What is the common name for sodium chloride? Salt

Activity What letter in the alphabet does not appear in the names of the 50 states? Q

Activity Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? Michelangelo

Activity If it is 8:30am here, in Bowling Green, what time is it in Jerusalem, Israel? 2:30pm