Emerging Technology Report

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Emerging Technology Report

• The Use of Handhelds in K-12 Schools

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Handhelds in K12

• Low cost
• - 11 computing in reach
• Mobility
• - learning happens on the go
• Flexibility
• - Quick access to data 24/7

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Definition of a Handheld

• Hold in your hand
• - portable, lightweight
• - not laptops or tablets
• Not smart phone
• PDA-Like and Graphing Calculators

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Handheld Overview

• Basic Features
• Palm OS
• Windows CE/Pocket PC
• Whats Next

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Basic Handheld Features

• Small size, touch sensitive screen
• Organizational tools built-in or available
• Can add applications and hardware peripherals
• Many now come with wireless built in

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Palm OS

• Most visible in K12
• Many applications made for education
• Devices generally lower in cost
• Different models support different OS versions

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Windows Pocket PC

• Come with Pocket Office applications
• Higher priced devices

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Whats next

• Symbian OS, 2G
• Open Source
• Convergence

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Peripherals

• Keyboards
• Probes
• Cameras
• Bar code readers
• Video projection

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Connectivity

• Cable links
• IR
• Bluetooth
• 802.11

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Uses and Applications

• Administration
• - Built in apps
• - Evaluation and Observation
• - Student information systems
• K-12 Instruction
• Probe-ware/Data collection
• Group Interaction apps, Tutorials
• Text editing, Concept Mapping

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Implementation Issues

• TCO
• Challenges/Limitations
• Classroom management, training
• Strengths/Opportunities
• Low income opportunity to own
• Advice

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Graphing Calculators

• Similarities and Differences
• Proprietary Operating Systems
• Features

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Similarities and Differences

• Just math / additional applications
• Ability to use peripherals

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Operating Systems

• TI and Casio best known
• Differences

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Features

• Calculator features
• Other applications
• Word processing, spreadsheet
• Address book, school organizer
• Science
• Peripherals
• Keyboards, probe interfaces, sync cables

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TCO

• Equipment costs
• Data backup procedure/ cost
• Professional development for teachers
• Technical requirements impact technology staff
  training is a must
• Management of many small devices
• Applications costs

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Case Studies

• To be determined

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CoSN Members

• Primarily K-12 Educational Institutions (school
  districts, states, intermediate service units,
  and other nonprofits), plus companies and
  individuals that support our mission.
• Our core member is the key technology
  decision-makers at a school district level
  generically called Chief Technology Officers.

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2003-04 CoSN Goals

• I. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• II. ADVOCACY
• III. COALITION BUILDING
• IV. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

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