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Pocket PCs and Wireless NetworksPocket PCs and Wireless Networksin Chemical Educationin Chemical Education

Charles R. Ward Charles R. Ward Department of ChemistryDepartment of Chemistry

University of North Carolina at WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Outline of PresentationOutline of Presentation

• History of Numina II ProjectHistory of Numina II Project

• Wireless NetworksWireless Networks

• Capabilities of the Pocket PCCapabilities of the Pocket PC

• Pocket PC Software for ChemistryPocket PC Software for Chemistry

• The Numina II Student Response The Numina II Student Response SystemSystem


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History of Numina II Project History of Numina II Project

• Multi-disciplinary team has been working together Multi-disciplinary team has been working together on technology projects since 1990.on technology projects since 1990.

• Funding obtained from Pearson Education and Funding obtained from Pearson Education and UNCW in 1999 to explore the use of handheld UNCW in 1999 to explore the use of handheld computer technology for teaching science and computer technology for teaching science and mathematics.mathematics.


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• Initial work done with Hewlett-Initial work done with Hewlett-Packard Jornada 690 and 720 Packard Jornada 690 and 720 handheld computershandheld computers

History of Numina II Project History of Numina II Project

• Wireless network installed Wireless network installed throughout the Chemistry throughout the Chemistry DepartmentDepartment


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Numina II ProjectNumina II Project

• Internal seed grant obtained Internal seed grant obtained to study the use of the Pocket to study the use of the Pocket PC vs. the handheld PC in PC vs. the handheld PC in higher education. higher education.

• Is it possible to do serious Is it possible to do serious college-level work on a Pocket college-level work on a Pocket PC?PC?

• What additional hardware and What additional hardware and software are needed to make the software are needed to make the PPC a viable option for students PPC a viable option for students and faculty? and faculty?


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Wireless NetworksWireless Networks

• 802.11b Standards-based network802.11b Standards-based network

• 150’ range around access point (indoors)150’ range around access point (indoors)

• 11 Mbps throughput11 Mbps throughput

• Network access from anywhere in the buildingNetwork access from anywhere in the building


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• Intel StrongArm CPU (206 MHz)Intel StrongArm CPU (206 MHz)

• 64 MB RAM64 MB RAM

• 240 x 360 reflective TFT color240 x 360 reflective TFT colordisplaydisplay

• Compact Flash expansionCompact Flash expansionslotslot

• 14-hour Li-ion battery14-hour Li-ion battery

• Pocket PC 2002 OSPocket PC 2002 OS

• MS Pocket Office suiteMS Pocket Office suite

• Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer

Pocket PC Hardware Pocket PC Hardware


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• Pocket PCs are distributed to students in classPocket PCs are distributed to students in class

• PPCs are stored on “charging” cartsPPCs are stored on “charging” carts

Pocket PC Hardware Pocket PC Hardware


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eBook Chemistry TextbookeBook Chemistry Textbook

• Chemistry: The Central Science Chemistry: The Central Science 88thth Ed. Ed.

• Prentice-Hall PublishersPrentice-Hall Publishers• HTML format – entirely editableHTML format – entirely editable• Textbook accessed via the WebTextbook accessed via the Web


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• Pen-based interfacePen-based interface

• MM+ and Semi-EmpiricalMM+ and Semi-Empirical

• Build moleculesBuild molecules

• Optimize geometriesOptimize geometries

• Explore properties of moleculesExplore properties of molecules

Pocket Hyperchem from HypercubePocket Hyperchem from Hypercube

– View and rotate molecules View and rotate molecules

– Measure bond angles and bond Measure bond angles and bond lengthslengths

– View molecules in different View molecules in different renderingsrenderings


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Sample Quiz QuestionsSample Quiz Questions


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ResultsResults

T-Test for Subtotal 1T-Test for Subtotal 1::XX1AVG1AVG = 4.3 X = 4.3 X2AVG2AVG = 3.7 = 3.7

NN11 = 65 N = 65 N22 = 49 = 49

t = 2.27 df = 112t = 2.27 df = 112p (two-tail) = p (two-tail) = 0.0250.025

VSEPR QuestionsVSEPR Questions


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Gas Law QuestionsGas Law Questions

ResultsResults


NN11 = 65 N = 65 N22 = 49 = 49

t = 2.27 df = 112t = 2.27 df = 112p (two-tail) = p (two-tail) = 0.0250.025

VSEPR QuestionsVSEPR Questions


NN11 = 65 N = 65 N22 = 49 = 49

t = -0.24 df = 112t = -0.24 df = 112p (two-tail) = p (two-tail) = 0.8100.810


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• Reads and writes standard MSReads and writes standard MSWord (.doc) documentsWord (.doc) documents

• Will read and display sub/super-Will read and display sub/super-scripts but will not create themscripts but will not create them

• No support for tablesNo support for tables

MS Pocket WordMS Pocket Word


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• Reads and writes standard MSReads and writes standard MSExcel (.xls) documentsExcel (.xls) documents

• Does not support graphingDoes not support graphing

• Will not allow non-contiguousWill not allow non-contiguouscolumn selectioncolumn selection

• No statistical routinesNo statistical routines

MS Pocket ExcelMS Pocket Excel


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• Supports standard HTMLSupports standard HTML

• Supports JPEG and GIFSupports JPEG and GIF

• Supports embedded Media PlayerSupports embedded Media Player

• Supports Flash 5Supports Flash 5

• No animated GIF supportNo animated GIF support

• Limited JavaScript supportLimited JavaScript support

• Very limited Java supportVery limited Java support

MS Pocket Internet ExplorerMS Pocket Internet Explorer


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• Supports WMF audio and videoSupports WMF audio and video

• Supports MP3Supports MP3

• Supports streaming videoSupports streaming video

• Will embed in Pocket IEWill embed in Pocket IE

MS Pocket Media PlayerMS Pocket Media Player


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• Only available on HP productsOnly available on HP products

• Supports algebraic and RPNSupports algebraic and RPNoperationoperation

• Has no trigonometric functionsHas no trigonometric functions

Omnisolve Scientific CalculatorOmnisolve Scientific Calculator


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• Colorful periodic table displayColorful periodic table display

• Displays 14 properties of eachDisplays 14 properties of eachelementelement

• Will create plots of the periodic Will create plots of the periodic trends of elementstrends of elements

ChemRef AdvancedChemRef Advanced


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• Most of the graphing functions ofMost of the graphing functions ofa TI graphing calculatora TI graphing calculator

• Easier to use than a calculatorEasier to use than a calculatordue to the pen-based interfacedue to the pen-based interface

• Will export data to ExcelWill export data to Excel

MRI Graphing CalculatorMRI Graphing Calculator


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• Developed at UNCW by Dr. RussDeveloped at UNCW by Dr. RussHermanHerman

• Adds graphing capability to Adds graphing capability to Pocket ExcelPocket Excel

• Graphs can be pasted intoGraphs can be pasted intoPocket WordPocket Word

GraphDataGraphData


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• Graphical FTP client programGraphical FTP client program

• Very easy to useVery easy to use

• Students use FTP to transfer filesStudents use FTP to transfer filesto their instructorto their instructor

Scotty FTPScotty FTP


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• 12-bit DATAQ system with 12-bit DATAQ system with numerous probesnumerous probes

• Available as serial interface or as Available as serial interface or as CF+ unitCF+ unit

• Software runs on HPC, PPC, and Software runs on HPC, PPC, and desktop computersdesktop computers

Data Harvest DATAQ SystemData Harvest DATAQ System


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Numina II Student Response SystemNumina II Student Response System• Interactive classroom questioningInteractive classroom questioning

• Completely Web-based systemCompletely Web-based system

• Student feedback is anonymousStudent feedback is anonymous

• Data are available for later analysisData are available for later analysis

http://aa.uncwil.edu/numina/srs


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Numina II Student Response SystemNumina II Student Response System


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Software Development for Numina IISoftware Development for Numina II

• Molecular Animator (states of matter, vapor Molecular Animator (states of matter, vapor pressure, phase diagrams, etc.)pressure, phase diagrams, etc.)

• Kinetics SimulatorKinetics Simulator

• Equilibrium SimulatorEquilibrium Simulator

• Data Analysis ModuleData Analysis Module

• Data Acquisition Software & HardwareData Acquisition Software & Hardware


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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

• National Science FoundationNational Science Foundation• Pearson EducationPearson Education• UNCWUNCW

• College of Arts and SciencesCollege of Arts and Sciences• Division of Academic AffairsDivision of Academic Affairs• Information Technology Systems DivisionInformation Technology Systems Division

Project FundingProject Funding


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• Department of ChemistryDepartment of Chemistry• Dr. Jimmy ReevesDr. Jimmy Reeves• Dr. Barbara HeathDr. Barbara Heath• Mr. Ben Coats, Graduate StudentMr. Ben Coats, Graduate Student• Ms. Jenny Wright, UndergraduateMs. Jenny Wright, Undergraduate• Ms. Katy Magolan, UndergraduateMs. Katy Magolan, Undergraduate

CollaboratorsCollaborators


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• Mathematics and StatisticsMathematics and Statistics• Dr. Gabriel LugoDr. Gabriel Lugo• Dr. Russ HermanDr. Russ Herman

• Computer ScienceComputer Science• Dr. Ron VetterDr. Ron Vetter• Mr. Adam Forsythe, UndergraduateMr. Adam Forsythe, Undergraduate• Mr. Shaun Border, UndergraduateMr. Shaun Border, Undergraduate

CollaboratorsCollaborators


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