CNN.com - Duke takes targeted approach with iPod project - Apr 7, 2005
Wake Forest Uses Mobile Computing Solution @ Dave's iPAQ
Wake Forest Uses Mobile Computing Solution @ Dave's iPAQ Video clip on the use of PDAs at Wake Forest.
Microsoft Takes PDA Lead Over Palm
Microsoft Takes Lead in Software For Handhelds (washingtonpost.com), but Smartphones start to outpace PDAs.
InformationWeek > PDAs > Microsoft Seizes PDA Market Lead From PalmSource > November 12, 2004
InformationWeek > PDAs > Microsoft Seizes PDA Market Lead From PalmSource > November 12, 2004
The Handheld Librarian
The Handheld Librarian: "Librarians sharing news, applications, and ideas of interest with others working with handheld computer technology."
University PDA Projects and Studies
Some universities have conducted pilot programs or other studies related to the use of PDAs and handheld computing.
Cedarville University Handheld Computing Project (HCP) Resources
Pebbles PDA Projects (Carnegie Mellon University): "The Pebbles project is exploring how handheld devices, such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) including devices running PalmOS or Pocket PCs, and mobile phones, can be used when they are communicating with a 'regular' personal computer (PC), with other handhelds, and with computerized devices such as telephones, radios, microwave ovens, automobiles, and factory equipment."
University of Iowa Mobile Devices Project Investigative Phase
ECU Handsprings to Learning: "The Handsprings to Learning program at East Carolina University enhances the teaching and learning processes by deploying handheld computers and wireless connectivity technology -- for faculty and student use alike. Handheld technology has advanced to the extent that the handheld computer now works in conventional and wireless environments and is a cost-effective means of instruction and communication. "
George Fox University: Palm Professor Pilot Project
Cedarville University Handheld Computing Project (HCP) Resources
Pebbles PDA Projects (Carnegie Mellon University): "The Pebbles project is exploring how handheld devices, such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) including devices running PalmOS or Pocket PCs, and mobile phones, can be used when they are communicating with a 'regular' personal computer (PC), with other handhelds, and with computerized devices such as telephones, radios, microwave ovens, automobiles, and factory equipment."
University of Iowa Mobile Devices Project Investigative Phase
ECU Handsprings to Learning: "The Handsprings to Learning program at East Carolina University enhances the teaching and learning processes by deploying handheld computers and wireless connectivity technology -- for faculty and student use alike. Handheld technology has advanced to the extent that the handheld computer now works in conventional and wireless environments and is a cost-effective means of instruction and communication. "
George Fox University: Palm Professor Pilot Project
Undergraduate PDA Ownership Requirements
A small number of universities require incoming Freshmen or select groups of undergraduates to own PDAs.
The University of Minnesota at Duluth is requiring all freshmen in the engineering, computer science, and information technology departments to purchase a PDA.
The University of South Dakota, through its PDA Initiative, is the first university in the nation to require undergrad student PDA ownership.
The University of Minnesota at Duluth is requiring all freshmen in the engineering, computer science, and information technology departments to purchase a PDA.
The University of South Dakota, through its PDA Initiative, is the first university in the nation to require undergrad student PDA ownership.
PDAs in Medical Schools and Health Sciences
Medical Schools are at the forefront of using PDAs and mobile devices in education.
PDAs for Health Care Providers: Health Library Inititatives
PDAs for MUSC: Education Sites: Medical University of South Carolina Library. "Medical libraries, medical schools, as well as groups and individuals, are sharing information on how they are using PDAs in health care. Here are some selected sites that can help you learn how your colleagues in other medical schools are using PDAs and other mobile technologies."
Medical School PDA Websites Over 20 university med school sites, compiled by the University of Louisville.
Why Get a PDA? -- American Academy of Family Physicians
PDA Guide A PDA guide for medical students at Drexel University
PDAs for the Health Sciences University of Iowa Libraries
UCLA Medical School PDA requirement
UVa, the first School of Nursing to require the use of PDAs
Mobile Technology Goes To Medical School
PDAs for Health Care Providers: Health Library Inititatives
PDAs for MUSC: Education Sites: Medical University of South Carolina Library. "Medical libraries, medical schools, as well as groups and individuals, are sharing information on how they are using PDAs in health care. Here are some selected sites that can help you learn how your colleagues in other medical schools are using PDAs and other mobile technologies."
Medical School PDA Websites Over 20 university med school sites, compiled by the University of Louisville.
Why Get a PDA? -- American Academy of Family Physicians
PDA Guide A PDA guide for medical students at Drexel University
PDAs for the Health Sciences University of Iowa Libraries
UCLA Medical School PDA requirement
UVa, the first School of Nursing to require the use of PDAs
Mobile Technology Goes To Medical School
Corporate PDA Education Resources
Businesses that produce PDA/handheld technologies often feature educational profiles and applications on their web sites.
palmOne - Education General info and Education Snapshots
Palm Software - How-to... Guides for professions, including students and teachers.
Intel Education: Learning With Handhelds Engaging students with mobile technology
Microsoft - Mobile Learning Solutions for Higher Education Mostly Tablet PC, but some PDA information
McGraw-Hill's Study To Go: McGraw-Hill's Study To Go is a student self-assessment program for Microsoft Pocket PCs and Palm PDAs.
palmOne - Education General info and Education Snapshots
Palm Software - How-to... Guides for professions, including students and teachers.
Intel Education: Learning With Handhelds Engaging students with mobile technology
Microsoft - Mobile Learning Solutions for Higher Education Mostly Tablet PC, but some PDA information
McGraw-Hill's Study To Go: McGraw-Hill's Study To Go is a student self-assessment program for Microsoft Pocket PCs and Palm PDAs.
iPods on Campus
Apple's iPod, a;lready popular among college students for entertainment purposes, is gaining a foothold at some universities for academic uses.
Duke iPod First Year Experience: "Duke is distributing 20GB Apple iPod devices in collaboration with Apple Computer, Inc. to each first-year student."
iPods at the Gate Campus Technology
Duke iPod First Year Experience: "Duke is distributing 20GB Apple iPod devices in collaboration with Apple Computer, Inc. to each first-year student."
iPods at the Gate Campus Technology
Articles: PDAs in the Classroom
Articles from publications and web sites regarding PDAs in the classroom.
Innovative Teaching - PDAs in the Classroom: "PDAs in
the Classroom, 1/2003"
Ready or Not: "Ready or Not - PDAs in the Classroom"
The Chronicle: 10/11/2002: Are Personal Digital Assistants the Next Must-Have Tool?: In 2001, the University of South Dakota started requiring its freshmen to bring Palm hand-held computers to class, along with their notebooks and texts.
CNN.com - Schools tackle PDA problem - Sep. 21, 2003. PDAs bring benefits and problems to classroom.
Education World: Handhelds in the Classroom Article addresses K-12 use.
Innovative Teaching - PDAs in the Classroom: "PDAs in
the Classroom, 1/2003"
Ready or Not: "Ready or Not - PDAs in the Classroom"
The Chronicle: 10/11/2002: Are Personal Digital Assistants the Next Must-Have Tool?: In 2001, the University of South Dakota started requiring its freshmen to bring Palm hand-held computers to class, along with their notebooks and texts.
CNN.com - Schools tackle PDA problem - Sep. 21, 2003. PDAs bring benefits and problems to classroom.
Education World: Handhelds in the Classroom Article addresses K-12 use.
General Resources and Information
Resources of a general nature that contain a wealth of information regarding PDAs and handhelds in education.
PDA University Report: "Mobile Devices (Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows CE Handheld) Project Educational Institutions Report" from the University of Iowa reports on a variety of universities that are experimenting with PDA use.
Handheld Computing Magazine
EDUCAUSE Personal Digital Assistants Constituent Group
PDA Buyer's Guide buying hints and tips: Comparing Palm vs. Pocket PC: "Palm vs. Pocket PC: which one is for you?"
HICE Handhelds Homepage: "The Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education at the University of Michigan develops learner-centered technology and curriculum that addresses major needs of schools today"
pdaED.com Extensive information about PDAs in education.
PDA University Report: "Mobile Devices (Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows CE Handheld) Project Educational Institutions Report" from the University of Iowa reports on a variety of universities that are experimenting with PDA use.
Handheld Computing Magazine
EDUCAUSE Personal Digital Assistants Constituent Group
PDA Buyer's Guide buying hints and tips: Comparing Palm vs. Pocket PC: "Palm vs. Pocket PC: which one is for you?"
HICE Handhelds Homepage: "The Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education at the University of Michigan develops learner-centered technology and curriculum that addresses major needs of schools today"
pdaED.com Extensive information about PDAs in education.
