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© 2003, Laboratory for Research on Mobile Learning Environments© 2003, Laboratory for Research on Mobile Learning Environments
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
Charles R. WardCharles R. WardDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of Chemistry
University of North Carolina at WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington
Development Team:Development Team:
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Dr. Charles Ward, Department of ChemistryDr. Charles Ward, Department of ChemistryDr. Ron Vetter, Department of Computer ScienceDr. Ron Vetter, Department of Computer ScienceDr. Jimmy Reeves, Department of ChemistryDr. Jimmy Reeves, Department of ChemistryDr. Gabriel Lugo, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Gabriel Lugo, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Russ Herman, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Russ Herman, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Barbara Heath, Evaluation ConsultantDr. Barbara Heath, Evaluation Consultant
Funding Provided by:Funding Provided by:National Science FoundationNational Science FoundationUniversity of North Carolina at WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina at WilmingtonPearson Education GroupPearson Education Group
Mobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment Project
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Reducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving Instruction
• Lower the cost of using computing Lower the cost of using computing technology in science laboratories technology in science laboratories and classroomsand classrooms
• Decrease the student-to-computer Decrease the student-to-computer ratioratio
• Continue to provide a rich and Continue to provide a rich and pedagogically sound computing pedagogically sound computing environmentenvironment
GoalsGoalsGoalsGoals
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Reducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving Instruction
• Notebook computers used in labs for Notebook computers used in labs for data acquisition, analysis, reporting, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and Web-based researchand Web-based research
1991-19991991-19991991-19991991-1999
• Hardwired connection to campus Hardwired connection to campus networknetwork
• Student-to-computer ratio is 3:1Student-to-computer ratio is 3:1(more commonly 4:1)(more commonly 4:1)
Reducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving Instruction
1999: First Mobile Computing Initiative1999: First Mobile Computing Initiative1999: First Mobile Computing Initiative1999: First Mobile Computing Initiative
• Wireless network (802.11b) Wireless network (802.11b) replaces wired networkreplaces wired network
• Student-to-computer ratio is Student-to-computer ratio is reduced to 1:1reduced to 1:1
• Handheld computers replace Handheld computers replace notebook computersnotebook computers
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• 2001 – Pocket PCs replace 2001 – Pocket PCs replace handheld computershandheld computers
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Reducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving Instruction
Notebooks vs. Pocket PCsNotebooks vs. Pocket PCsNotebooks vs. Pocket PCsNotebooks vs. Pocket PCs
Constant OS updates OS hardwired in ROM
Constant antivirus updates
No viruses (yet?)
Expensive software Most software is under $40
Large footprint on desk or benchtop
Very small footprint
Short battery life 4X longer battery life
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Reducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving InstructionReducing Costs / Improving Instruction
notebook computer $1,500notebook computer $1,500network connection 100network connection 100data acquisition 900data acquisition 900HyperChem 400HyperChem 400
Total $2,900 Total $2,900
Pocket PC $350Pocket PC $350network connection 79network connection 79data acquisition 470data acquisition 470keyboard 79keyboard 79power supply 39power supply 39HyperChem 100HyperChem 100
Total $1,117 Total $1,11761% savings61% savings
• Switching from notebooks to Pocket PCs Switching from notebooks to Pocket PCs reduced the cost/unit by 61% and allowed reduced the cost/unit by 61% and allowed us to provide a unit to us to provide a unit to eacheach student student
Notebooks vs. Pocket PCsNotebooks vs. Pocket PCsNotebooks vs. Pocket PCsNotebooks vs. Pocket PCs
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The Laboratory Pocket PCThe Laboratory Pocket PCThe Laboratory Pocket PCThe Laboratory Pocket PC
Compact Flash data Compact Flash data acquisition module acquisition module (CF Logger)(CF Logger)
power power connectionconnection
keyboard/standkeyboard/stand
temperaturetemperatureprobeprobe
Dell Axim X5Dell Axim X5
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The Laboratory Pocket PCThe Laboratory Pocket PCThe Laboratory Pocket PCThe Laboratory Pocket PC
WiFi cardWiFi card
power suppliespower supplies
Dell Axim X5Dell Axim X5
keyboardskeyboards
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Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
Start MenuStart Menu Task ManagerTask Manager(part of (part of Pocket PlusPocket Plus))
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Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
Pocket WordPocket Word Pocket ExcelPocket Excel
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Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
Pocket Internet ExplorerPocket Internet Explorer Macromedia Flash PluginMacromedia Flash Plugin
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
Pocket HyperChemPocket HyperChem GraphDataGraphData
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
Sensing ScienceSensing Science Data Harvest CF LoggerData Harvest CF Logger
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
HanDee Spectrum AnalyzerHanDee Spectrum Analyzer Scotty FTPScotty FTP
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Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
RDCalcRDCalc Some of RDCalc’s Menu OptionsSome of RDCalc’s Menu Options
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Software for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PCSoftware for the Laboratory Pocket PC
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat© 2003, LRMLE Project Team© 2003, LRMLE Project Team
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)• 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
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice Yes / NoYes / No True / FalseTrue / False
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
Variable ResponseVariable Response Graphic ResponseGraphic Response Graphic ResponseGraphic Response
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Sample Question 1Sample Question 1
Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 1 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 1 Showing Student Responses
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 1 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 1 Showing Student Responses
24 students 24 students
in classin class
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 2Sample Question 2
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 2 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 2 Showing Student Responses
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 3Sample Question 3
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 3 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 3 Showing Student Responses
Classroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile DevicesClassroom Uses of Mobile Devices
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
• Student participation in question sessions is Student participation in question sessions is consistently near 100%.consistently near 100%.
• Instructors gain immediate information regarding the Instructors gain immediate information regarding the extent to which students understand the concepts or extent to which students understand the concepts or procedures being presented.procedures being presented.
• Instructors make informed decisions based on student Instructors make informed decisions based on student data that impact the pace of class and the data that impact the pace of class and the organization of concepts presented.organization of concepts presented.
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File TransferMenu
People Menu Classroom & Course Menu
Communications Menu
Services Menu
User InterfaceUser Interface
Interface buttons have both click and drag-&-drop functionsWork Space
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File Transfer ScenarioFile Transfer Scenario
drag-&
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drag-&
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drop
drop
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File Transfer ScenarioFile Transfer Scenario
tap
tap
tap
tap
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