Handheld Electronic Devices in the Classroom discusses how handheld devices like smartphones, tablets, and iPods are becoming integrated into classroom learning. Such devices allow for mobile learning through accessibility of educational apps and resources. Their familiarity and interactive features engage students in new ways. However, some schools restrict their use and not all students can afford them. Overall, handheld devices have the potential to positively impact education by enabling independent study, collaboration, and access to information when and where needed.

1. Handheld Electronic Devices
A Future Trend in Education
Presented by
Marion Buehring

2. What are Handheld Electronic Devices?
Android smartphone
iPad iPod
Android tablet
Tablet PC
iPhone

3. What is guiding
Handheld Electronic Devices in the classroom
Mobile M-Learning and E-Learning
Distance Education- global classroom
College level usage increasing- highschool & elementary next
Handheld Devices Make Inroads in the Classroom
Open Source Movement- teachers can download or create their own apps for classroom use
MIT Open Courseware
Wikiversity
Learning Management Systems
Moodle
Sakai
Supporting Software
Open Office
Firefox
Cloud Computing

4. Handheld Electronic Devices in the classroom
Today’s students have never known a world without technology.
Easy to learn how to use; students already know how to use these devices.
Natural extension of students’ world turned into learning tool.
iPad in 1st grade classroom Handheld devices in the classroom

5. Benefits of
Handheld Electronic Devices
in the classroom
• Interactive Learning- Instructors can incorporate games/activities into lecture
• Immediate access to information- students can search the internet to find more information
on a subject they are interested in
• Democratizing Education- children of all economic groups receive same access to information
global classroom
• More and more publishers are creating interactive e-textbooks-
iBooks
Pearson’s Mastering Series My Lab

6. Challenges of
Handheld Electronic Devices
in the classroom
• Some schools ban use- gangs use these devices
• Requirement of free access to web- hindered at some schools via firewall
• Cost per Student- ~$400.00

7. Conclusion
Handheld devices will be a positive addition to the classroom
due to:
1. Availability of the e-textbook enables students easy reference to the relevant
sections while working on the problems.
2. Students engage in Independent Skill-building and Self-Tutoring
3. Students can connect with other students instantly, regardless of location

8. RESOURCES
All pictures taken from Google pics, http://www.google.com/imghp
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