1. Bethany Rutschilling Kylie Baier

2.  Laptop  Personal computer that can be easily transported  Internet access if there is a wireless card  PDA  Computer that fits into your hand  Personal Digital Assistant  Organization Tool  Internet available

3.  Positives  Every student has internet access at their fingertips  Great resource  Find out the most up to date information  More mobility  Notes can be easily done and kept organized on the computer  Motivator

4.  Negatives  Cost/School funding  Teacher knowledge of how to integrate into classroom  Teachers may not know how to use the computers or may be unwilling to take the time to learn how to use the different programs  Hard to monitor student use  They could easily be off task

5.  Study don’t of fifth sixth and seventh- grade students with access to laptops in the classroom  Grade split into two: half with the use of laptops and the other without  Results  Group with laptops  learning outcomes and student’s interest in learning were greater when they had access to laptops  students scoring higher in district writing tests when compared to the control students

6.  Texas A&M libraries implemented a laptop lending program  Freedom and mobility with access to different sources while still being connected to the library’s catalogues  Proved to be very successful for students  Student response was extremely positive

7.  Positives  Lower cost than other technology  Keyboard hookup available  Keeps students interested  Contains up to date information  Useful and convenient  Simple navigation

8.  Negatives  Small Screen  Some applications are difficult to use  Takes time to learn  Without the keyboard it can be difficult

9.  Experiment with four students in a kindergarten classroom  Students caught on quickly  The more they used them the better they were  Students felt in control and enjoyed using it  Showed a positive impact

10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCs 9RIVwHIQ

11.  Discusses pros and cons of PDA’s  Gives ideas for the teacher to use PDA’s  Describes different types of PDA’s  Allows teachers to research what would work best for their classrooms  Gives teachers insight on what students may struggle with

12.  Chang, Y. M., Mullen, L., & Stuve, M. (2005). Are PDAs Pedagogically Feasible for Young Children? Examining the Age-Appropriateness of Handhelds in a Kindergarten Classroom. T.H.E. Journal, 32(8), 40.  Lowther, D. L., Ross, S. M., & Morrison, G. M. (2003). When Each One Has One: The Influences on Teaching Strategies and Student Achievement of Using Laptops in the Classroom. Educational Technology Research and Development, 51(3), 23-44.  Williams, J. (2003). Taming the Wireless Frontier: PDAs, Tablets, and Laptops at Home on the Range. Computers in Libraries, 23(3), 10-12.  Whatis.com  Tech-faq.com/pda.hstml