The lesson is about using handheld technology in the classroom (PDA). This tool has applications such as word processing, personal organizers, calculator and spreadsheet. The students can use it to find information online and complete their assigned work. This would save on the amount of paper that is been used. They can also send their work to the printer so as to get hard copies if needed.
This type of technology is new to me. It is would be a tool that would make learning more student -centered and effective because I would be able to manipulate and customized it as appropriate to get the best results. However, because they are portable I would have to be extra careful to secure them when they are not being used. If there is a choice between this technology and the computer, I would select the handheld because in my opinion I would have more control and the students will be able to take it on field trips. I give it a rating of 4.5 out of 5.
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