A handheld computer only weighs a few ounces, is easy to use and inexpensive,
and can do 90% of what a laptop can do. It's a…
…basically, it's a computer.
GoKnow Learning released scientifically-based research (SBR) that
demonstrates handheld computer use in K-12 classrooms leads to student
achievement gains. The landmark research will help schools nationwide
secure grant money to introduce GoKnow’s proven technology and
improve test scores. Learn more here.
GoKnow has developed snapshots to provide the relevant research details
to support educators as they prepare funding requests. We invite you
to download a copy of the research
snapshots (pdf).
E-books: Motivating Students
to Read Independently (pdf)
David Grams
A sixth grade teacher who participated in Michigan's Learning Without
Limits program found that handheld computers motivate students to read
more than traditional forms of literature.
Online References
(pdf)
Collection of handheld articles available online.
Handheld Bibliography
(pdf)
Research on the impact of handhelds on student learning.
Learning
With Handhelds, Executive Summary, Berrien County, MI (pdf - offsite)
"The use of handheld computers positively impacted teaching, learning
and curricula in the participating middle schools."
The best way to explore the positive impact of using handheld computers
in education is to look at some classrooms where students have used
their handhelds as an educational tool. For example, find out how Hebron
Valley Elementary used handheld computers to support their fifth
grade students in writing.
You can also see for yourself how animation can be a great medium for
learning and expressing one's understanding of a topic. Click
here to view winning entries from previous Student Sketchy Contests.
Check back with us in early fall to learn about our Fall 2005 contest.
It's going to be big!
Tell us about your success with handhelds
in education.
The Power of Handheld Computers
in the Classroom
Hi-ce produced this video to demonstrate the power of handheld technology
in the K-12 classroom.
Handfuls of Handhelds
What are some ways middle-school students use Palm handhelds in their
classroom? Hear it straight from the students' mouths at West Hills
Middle school in West Bloomfield, Michigan. This video is 100% student-produced
and features well over a dozen educational handheld applications.
Gloved Palm Ladies
A series of tutorials to help you learn how to use a Palm OS handheld
computer in the classroom. Each video talks about some concepts, walks
you through a few activities step-by-step, and suggests some practice
activites. These videos were made by NASA Langley. Thank you, NASA,
for making these videos available to teachers everywhere. Requires RealMedia.
Visit GoKnow at the following conferences to learn more about the impact
of handheld computers on teaching and learning in K–12 classrooms.
FETC Conference
Orlando, FL
January 24th-26th
Booth #771
TCEA Conference
Austin, TX
February 5th-9th
Booth #2438
MACUL Conference
Detroit, MI
March 14th-16th
Booth #113
CoSN Conference
San Franciso, CA
March 28th-30th
Booth #416
NECC Conference
Atlanta, GA
June 24th-27th
Booth #0832
