Handhelds in the Classroom

Katie Brewer, Julie Buescher, & Brittney Wilczynski

IPods IPadsCell phonesCamerasCamcordersCalculatorsPersonal Digital Assistants (PADS)

What are handhelds?

Promotes interactive learning Easy access to information Makes learning faster and easier

Why are they used in the classroom?

Ipods and IpadsCell phonesCameras and CordersPDA’s

How are they used?

Easy to stay in contact Help the students learn Study with other peers Share lesson plans More engaging

Pros

Cons

• Distracting• Cheating devices• Antisocial Behavior• Expensive

Handhelds are good in a classroom when used for learning purposes.

Handhelds are bad in a classroom when students are using them for their own entertainment.

Here is a video to prove this point!

Handhelds Good or Bad?

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