1. Uses in Education Fatima Jawaid 8A

2. About the BlackBerry  The makers of the BlackBerry are RIM (Research in Motion).  It allows you to send and receive emails.  Other than the email capabilities, the Blackberry allows you to surf the web wherever you are, but there needs to be a signal.  The BlackBerry not only allows people to stay connected, but it keeps them organized as well.

3. About the BlackBerry  Most recent versions of the BlackBerry have

4. General Uses  All students and teachers can benefit from using this product.  Students are able to use it in many ways for education.  There will be no need for heavy bags since books will be available on the internet.  BlackBerry smartphones are very easy to use.  Millions of people prefer it because it allows them to focus on their work.

5. General Uses  Educators, administrators, operation staff, and students will have all mobile access to the communications and information they need with the Blackberry smartphones.  They can get started in minutes using Wi-Fi or cellular network since the Blackberry Smartphones are easy to set up and operate.  It will allow the faculty, staff, and students to be remain connected and effective through one secure solution.  Blackberry smartphones will also prepare students for the work environment with access to real world technology.

6. Student Uses  Blackberry is a smart way to get more done.  Whether it is conducting research, updating information, or collaborating with peers, students have mobile access to the communications and information they need to get things done.  They provide mobile access to phone, email, organizer, and web browsing.  With a BlackBerry, students can stay connected and affective while they are on the go.

7. Student Uses  There are educational software available for Blackberry smartphones.  For example, to improve your geography, there are a pack of games which help you learn states/countries and their capitals.  To improve memory and mental awareness, there is a puzzle game with many different images.  There are also games available that look like simple shoot the UFO games, but they are very sophisticated, educational games that help you improve your calculating speed.

8. Teacher Uses  While teachers are at a conference, they can search for and access journal articles.  If they are at a café, they can update student records as they grade papers.  Without having to head back to your office, teachers can send a mass email to an entire class.  So that teachers are never double-booked, they can enter new appointments on the spot.  From just about anywhere, teachers can collaborate with colleagues, talk to publishers, research online and manage their appoinments.

9. Uses in Class  Allows students to work on research and typing assignments in class.  Students will be able to get started on their work immediately after teachers finish explaining the required task.  Students can organize their homework and studying time.  They can also place reminders for coming due dates or exams on the day they are told they have an assignment due or an exam coming up.

10. Uses in Class  Teachers can organize their meetings and conferences.  If there is a student a teacher needs to see or give detention to, both the teacher and student can place the reminder in their BlackBerry.

11. Advantages  Allows you to get started on your work immediately  Research  Students and teachers can type up the documents  Students do not need to carry heavy books  Can be linked to school email (so you can access your school email from anywhere)  Can possibly be linked to G drive (so that is also able to be accessed from anywhere)  It has a high capacity battery.

12. Disadvantages  It is expensive (but worth it)  Some models are uncomfortable for left- handed people.  Current versions might not be able to edit spreadsheets and PowerPoint.

13. BlackBerry Models The BlackBerry models available in Qatar are:  BlackBerry Pearl 8120  BlackBerry Curve 8310  BlackBerry Curve 8320  BlackBerry 8820