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Discover the benefits and drawbacks of incorporating handhelds like PDAs to organize and manage information in the classroom. Learn about the versatility, convenience, and affordability, along with potential distractions. Explore various applications and the 1-to-1 technology ratio in this insightful video by Matt Marquette, Jacob Moser, and Amin Abed.
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Handhelds in the Classroom Presenters Matt Marquette Jacob Moser Amin Abed
Handhelds • Also known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) • Any conveniently sized device used to organize, store, manage everyday information. • Examples.
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Handhelds in the Classroom • Pros • Portable • Convenient • Inexpensive • Versatile • Small • 1 to 1 technology ratio • Many applications
Handhelds in the classroom • Cons • Small • Easy to lose • Small Display • Can be a Distraction (if unsupervised)