NEW ONLINE SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR MEDIA SPECIALISTS, TEACHERS AND
ADMINISTRATORS Handheld Computers (PDAs) University of Northern Iowa
Online Professional Development TOTALLY ONLINE, no commuting!
Interested in a workshop on educational uses of handhelds?
Great news! UNI's online summer workshop begins on June 9.
http://www.uni.edu/profdev/handhelds/
Check the website to review syllabus, textbook and required software.
Activities are designed to fit all content areas, meet professional
teaching standards and increase student interest in reading, writing,
math, science and social studies by integrating technology.
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REGISTER NOW
Online registration is available at:
http://www.uni.edu/profdev/register/
Earn your professional development credits via your home or school
computer and meet recertification needs and professional growth goals
for advancement on the salary schedule, board certification or portfolio
evidence of growth and learning. All workshops are offered for graduate
credit.
What are the pros and cons of using handheld computers in the classroom?
* High-Tech Teaching - Are You Ready?
NEA Today article describes how teachers are using handheld technology
http://nea.org/neatoday/0304/cover.html
* 101 Great Educational Uses for your Handheld Computer
http://www.k12handhelds.com/101list.php
* Supporting Science Inquiry in K-12 Using Palm Computers: A Palm
Manifesto by Dr. Elliot Soloway
http://www.pdaed.com/features/palmmanifesto.xml
* The Paperless Classroom
PowerPoint presentation describing how a 7th and 8th grade language arts
class in Kentucky uses handheld computers for homework and reading
assignments.
http://www.paperlessclassroom.org/ktlc2003/KTLCworkshop_files/frame.htm
* Planet 5th
Mr. Vincent infuses handheld technology into Millard Public Schools'
fifth grade curriculum
http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/p5/handhelds/index.html
* Handheld Learning, Leadership Model
Terrific graphic representations of what can be done with a handheld in
the classroom.
http://www.educatorspalm.org/hhl/leadership/figure4.html
http://www.educatorspalm.org/hhl/leadership/figure3.html
* Using Handheld Technology in Schools (pdf file requires Acrobat
Reader)
http://www.seirtec.org/publications/NewsWire/Vol5.2.pdf
* The Final Evaluation Report of the Palm Education Pioneers (PEP)
Program - Executive Summary (pdf file) "... PEP teachers were
overwhelmingly positive about the use of handheld computers in their
classrooms. Approximately 90% of PEP teachers stated that handhelds are
effective instructional tool; that handhelds have the potential to have
a positive impact on students' learning; and that they will continue to
use handhelds in the future..." (Page 7)
http://www.palmgrants.sri.com/PEP_Final_Report.pdf
* Palms in Special Education
http://www.palm.com/education/studies/study3.html
* K-12 Handheld Success Stories
http://www.palm.com/education/studies/#k12
* PC World's Review, Top 10 PDA's
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,108406,00.asp
* A Report Card on Handheld Computing
TechLearning provides a short history of handhelds and discusses
potentials for schools integrating handhelds into instruction.
http://techlearning.com/db_area/archives/TL/2002/02/handheld.html
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FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Email: vanderveldej@uni.edu
Joan Vandervelde
Director, Online Professional Development
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0613
Phone: (319) 273-2202
Fax: (319) 273-7298
Home Page: http://www.uni.edu/profdev/
Catalog: http://www.uni.edu/profdev/catalog.html
Student Gallery: http://www.uni.edu/profdev/gallery/
What's New? http://www.uni.edu/profdev/news.html
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