12-06-2005, 11:15 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
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Windows Mobile in the Classroom
"Back when I was in school - back when we had to walk to class in the snow-uphill both ways - "showing our work" simply meant leaving a few little hash marks on our math homework to show we remembered to carry the one. With Windows Mobile-based devices, today's students can instantly research any topic online, or if they use electronic textbooks, they can keep track of assignments and create animations to show that they truly understand the material. And students are learning more - and having more fun - in the process."
Here is an interesting article discussing the use of Windows Mobile devices in the classroom. From my experiences, I've always viewed it to be a positive addition, despite the steep learning curve faced by some. Whether you're a student or a teacher, share your thoughts on how Windows Mobile has changed the way you learn or teach.
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12-07-2005, 04:20 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Feb 2004
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I'm not sure if the small screen of a PPC could substitute for a text book -- although there are a lot of educational tools that a learning insitution could employ to enrich the experience -- scheduling, research, custom apps, etc.
Instead of give iPods to all students (wasn't that Duke?) ... how about a PPC!
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12-07-2005, 04:30 PM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
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Originally Posted by BrandonMiniman
I'm not sure if the small screen of a PPC could substitute for a text book -- although there are a lot of educational tools that a learning insitution could employ to enrich the experience -- scheduling, research, custom apps, etc.
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I have quite a few medical books on my Pocket PC. For the most part, they have been textbook replacements rather than supplements. It's many kilograms lighter and it's faster to search through thousands of pages using a Pocket PC than an actual book. Of course, having textbooks on a Pocket PC isn't for everyone. I have friends who would much rather read text in paper form than electronic form.
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12-07-2005, 04:47 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Originally Posted by BrandonMiniman
I'm not sure if the small screen of a PPC could substitute for a text book -- although there are a lot of educational tools that a learning insitution could employ to enrich the experience -- scheduling, research, custom apps, etc.
Instead of give iPods to all students (wasn't that Duke?) ... how about a PPC!
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Yes you are right..my eyes starts to ache after prolonged reading on my O2 mini. Yes I know that the screen is just 2.8" but case is similar even my 'older' iPAQ 2215.
Sunny
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12-07-2005, 08:36 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Some schools are giving PDAs to students, or requiring them to have it. A co-worker of mine is a medical student and he was required to have a PPC (specifically, not a Palm, because of software) for his classes this year. I think he will use them for patient notes when he starts his internship too.
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12-09-2005, 08:39 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Originally Posted by BrandonMiniman
I'm not sure if the small screen of a PPC could substitute for a text book -- although there are a lot of educational tools that a learning insitution could employ to enrich the experience -- scheduling, research, custom apps, etc.
Instead of give iPods to all students (wasn't that Duke?) ... how about a PPC!
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I love reading e-books. Once I found comfortable settings, I haven't felt eye stain any worse then when reading a paper book.
Back in my teaching days, I used to love to get an e-book version of whatever I was teaching. It can be an incredibly powerful teaching and learning tool.
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