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Bethany Rutschilling Kylie Baier
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Laptop Personal computer that can be easily transported Internet access if there is a wireless card PDA Computer that fits into your hand Personal Digital Assistant Organization Tool Internet available
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Positives Every student has internet access at their fingertips Great resource Find out the most up to date information More mobility Notes can be easily done and kept organized on the computer Motivator
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Negatives Cost/School funding Teacher knowledge of how to integrate into classroom Teachers may not know how to use the computers or may be unwilling to take the time to learn how to use the different programs Hard to monitor student use They could easily be off task
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Study don’t of fifth sixth and seventh- grade students with access to laptops in the classroom Grade split into two: half with the use of laptops and the other without Results Group with laptops learning outcomes and student’s interest in learning were greater when they had access to laptops students scoring higher in district writing tests when compared to the control students
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Texas A&M libraries implemented a laptop lending program Freedom and mobility with access to different sources while still being connected to the library’s catalogues Proved to be very successful for students Student response was extremely positive
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Positives Lower cost than other technology Keyboard hookup available Keeps students interested Contains up to date information Useful and convenient Simple navigation
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Negatives Small Screen Some applications are difficult to use Takes time to learn Without the keyboard it can be difficult
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Experiment with four students in a kindergarten classroom Students caught on quickly The more they used them the better they were Students felt in control and enjoyed using it Showed a positive impact
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCs 9RIVwHIQ
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Discusses pros and cons of PDA’s Gives ideas for the teacher to use PDA’s Describes different types of PDA’s Allows teachers to research what would work best for their classrooms Gives teachers insight on what students may struggle with
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Chang, Y. M., Mullen, L., & Stuve, M. (2005). Are PDAs Pedagogically Feasible for Young Children? Examining the Age-Appropriateness of Handhelds in a Kindergarten Classroom. T.H.E. Journal, 32(8), 40. Lowther, D. L., Ross, S. M., & Morrison, G. M. (2003). When Each One Has One: The Influences on Teaching Strategies and Student Achievement of Using Laptops in the Classroom. Educational Technology Research and Development, 51(3), 23-44. Williams, J. (2003). Taming the Wireless Frontier: PDAs, Tablets, and Laptops at Home on the Range. Computers in Libraries, 23(3), 10-12. Whatis.com Tech-faq.com/pda.hstml
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