Nicole Pupino Sheena Gamble LaShaunda Brown

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 Technology  Apple Ipad (Applications)  Apple Ipod Touch (Applications)  Interactive white boards  Classroom response systems known as "clickers"

Tips for using Technology in the classroom

Pro’s and Con’s 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  ilot-1000-retrospective/