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Unlocking Education: The Power of Handheld Technology in Shelby County Schools

Dive into the world of handheld computers and discover their impact on education. Learn about how they work, considerations when buying, educational advantages, concerns, and how Shelby County Schools are integrating handhelds into the classroom. Explore educational software and implementation ideas across various subjects.

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Unlocking Education: The Power of Handheld Technology in Shelby County Schools

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  1. The Power of a Palm in a Child’s Hand

  2. Presented by:Tammi Ward & Lauren WoolleyShelby County Schools

  3. Handheld Technology What is a handheld computer? How do they work?

  4. Input Onscreen Keyboard Character Recognition Synchronizing Memory-Stick Infrared Port External Keyboard Other Peripherals

  5. Output Screen Infrared port Synchronizing Peripherals

  6. Considerations When Buying a Handheld: • Size, Weight, Appearance • Changeable Battery vs. Cradle- Charging • Capability vs. Ease of Use • Memory • Color vs. Black & White • Available Software • Screen Display • Peripherals • Cost

  7. Educational Advantages: • Cost • Mobility • Wireless • Size • Access • Ownership • Collaboration and Sharing • Simplicity/Ease of Use

  8. Educational Concerns: • Compatibility • Cheating • Distraction • Ownership • Replacement Issues • Screen Readability • Security • Professional Development • Tech Support

  9. How Shelby County Schools are Incorporating Handhelds Into the Classroom: • Grant • DATA • Training • Support

  10. Management: County Wide Classroom

  11. But, how can I use handhelds with my students?

  12. A Look at a Lesson • Learning Center Implementation: • Answering questions from the chapter • Illustrate and label the ocean floor • Brainstorm the water cycle • Science lab report on evaporation

  13. Great Educational Software and how to use them: Documents to Go:Create, view & edit filesWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsPowerPoint PicoMap by Hi-CE:Concept mappingStory Webbing HandySheets by GoKnowCreate:custom worksheetsQuizzesSurveys Sketchy by Hi-CE:DrawLabel Animate eBooks:MagazinesJournalsTextbooksReference documents To Do List:Self QuizJeopardy

  14. Uses throughout the curriculum: Math:Review math FactsGraphingDrill and Practice Language Arts:JournalingQuizzesSpellingParts of SpeechStory Mapping Social Studies & Science:GraphingQuizzesIllustrate and LabelProbesConcept Mapping Cross Curriculum:Note takingSchedulesPresentationsData Collections and analysis

  15. Handouts available at: http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/tech/aetc03.htm

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