Handheld and Mobile Computing and Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences

Promoting Active Learning with Mobile and Wireless Technologies

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Title:Promoting Active Learning with Mobile and Wireless Technologies (ID: SWR08050)
Author(s):Morrie Schulman (University of Texas at Austin)
Origin:Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences (02/20/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Electronic response systems and web-based educational software systems use response pads, PDAs, laptops, and tablet PCs to encourage active learning. This overview will describe available mobile and wireless technologies; identify their capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses; and offer examples of how they are used to enhance and assess student engagement and learning.

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Supporting the Unsupportable: PDAs and You

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Title:Supporting the Unsupportable: PDAs and You (ID: SWR07053)
Author(s):Marc Scarborough (Rice University) and Rick Peterson (Rice University)
Origin:Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences (02/21/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Integrating various PDAs/pervasive devices into your enterprise IT infrastructure can be a challenge. We'll review the PDA landscape, discuss Rice's experience in supporting PDAs, and present some vendor options. Bring your own solutions to share in an open discussion at the end of the presentation.
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PalmPilot 2003 at UTD

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Title:PalmPilot 2003 at UTD (ID: SWR0409)
Author(s):Daniel C. Calhoun (University of Texas at Dallas) and Douglas C. Jackson (University of Texas at Dallas)
Origin:Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The handwriting is on the wall—mobile computing is coming to every university campus. During the fall of 2003, UT Dallas conducted a pilot project to determine how students would use PDAs. Customized software, distribution of free PDAs, and other efforts were employed to identify the potential impact of these new technologies on the current technology infrastructure. This presentation looks at the pilot project goals and participant responses and attempts to understand what these results mean for the near future.
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Producing and Delivering PDA Applications in Education

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Title:Producing and Delivering PDA Applications in Education (ID: SWR0305)
Author(s):David Swanzy
Origin:Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The potential for widespread use in education of personal digital assistant (PDA) technology in the immediate future is promising enough that e-learning specialists should begin to investigate how to produce for it and how to take advantage of its delivering capabilities. While its unique characteristics and limitations make it a different production experience, they are not particularly difficult to master.
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