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PDA technology. PDAs at RMU =. History of PDAs at RMU. 2004. 13 Tungsten E. 100 E2 and 30 TX. 2007-2008. What we have learned. Device decisions should be based upon utilization and price Software should be required Tech support is essential Faculty acceptance is essential - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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PDA technology

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History of PDAs at RMU

2004 2007-2008

13 Tungsten E

100 E2 and 30 TX

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What we have learned

Device decisions should be based upon utilization and price

Software should be requiredTech support is essentialFaculty acceptance is essentialResearch is neededStudent utilization and need is education

specific

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What we use

Palm TX Tungsten E2

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Why?

Operating systemCostEase of useSoftware availableWi Fi capability

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What we added

Software UndergraduateGraduate

SD Card

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How often?

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Where?

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Which application?

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Educational Tool

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Challenges

Cost

Educating and supporting users

Acceptance

Advanced capabilities

Research – evidence base

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Considerations

Reference device and more…Opportunities?Barriers?

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Resources

•example of RMU skyscape discount page

•www.pdacortex.com