Handheld Handheld Technologies in Technologies in
the Classroomthe ClassroomBy: Kostantinos Hatzigeorgiou
What Can Be Considered Handheld Technology?Anything you can take on the go
Tablets
Applications
Ipod Touch
E-books
Who Can Use ItAn array of students can use handheld
technology.TeachersCollege studentsK-12 studentsStudents with visual impairmentStudents with autismThe mentally challenged
How It Can Be UsedRecording class journalsTaking notesMath
Graphs Diagrams Math problems
Reading Class may be doing a reading of a book or following along on a
website.Scheduling
Class schedules, assignments, tests, and quizzes.Projects
Recording data Research information
Pros and ConsCons
Expensive
Can be distracting
Easy to break
Can’t replace traditional teaching
Pros
Fun to use
One-on-one learning
Interactive
Books are cheaper as eBooks
How would you incorporate these into your classroom?