1. Unique Opportunities Afforded by Mobile, Handheld Computers
Cathie Norris & Elliot Soloway
U of North Texas U of Michigan
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2. 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
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3. NOT Toys!!
VGA b
Cheap $100
VGA 7" $400
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4. Using Mobile, Handheld Computers
Two Unique Opportunities:
Participatory Simulations
Compound, Multiple Media, Linked Artifacts
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5. Participatory Simulations
Originally: MIT, badges
Today: Broad range (Squires)
HI-CE: Cooties
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6. 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)
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7. GoKnow Learning, Inc. Handheld Learning Environment (HLE)
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8. Summary Described: Evidence: Unique Learning Opportunities
It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement
SBR – New!
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9. Quasi-Experimental Method: Controlled Comparison
Handheld vs No Handheld
Detroit Public Schools, 7th Grade,
NSF ROLE Funded
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10. Summary Described: Evidence: REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE:
Unique Learning Opportunities
Evidence:
It Works – Leads to Increased Achievement
SBR – New!
REALLY EXCITING BECAUSE:
Scalable, Scalable, Scalable
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