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Welcome
Mobile Computers
( AlphaSmart )
B y
Reem Alharbi
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Mobile Computers
Many types of mobile computers have been introduced since the 1990s, including the:
Laptop computers
PDA (Personal digital assistant)
Pocket PC Dreamwriter
AlphaSmart
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AlphaSmart
What is AlphaSmart ?Smart keyboarding device.much like a laptop computer, but is mainly for
word processing. Can be connected to Macintosh or PC, transfer
your text , and edit or print
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Simple operating system: you turn it on, do some writing, then turn it off.
Built in word processor. store up to 100 pages of text in 8 separate files
(512 KB of data storage ) Light weight: 2.0 lbs. (.91 kg).
Features of AlphaSmart
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Affordable ( $250 ).Full-sized keyboard.700 hours or more of operation on 3 AA
alkaline batteries.5.75" x 1.5" LCD ( up to 6 lines of text per
screen in AlphaWord Plus word processor
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History 1992: AlphaSmart was founded by two previous
Apple Computer engineers. August 1993: First product ( AlphaSmart )
Macintosh compatible Stores up to16 pages of text (32 kb).
February 1995: AlphaSmart Pro October 1997: AlphaSmart 2000 January 2000: AlphaSmart 3000 June 2002: Dana August 2004: Neo
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Word processingTake notesCollect Data
Usage of Alpasmart
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Mainly used in Elementary schools for basic computing skills such as typing, word processing....etc
Evidence of Usage in Education
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Used in more than 8,000 school districts in the United States and other countries.
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In Jun 15, 2005, Santa Ana School District's Wilson Elementary School Wins Award for 'Best Use of Hardware as a Learning Tool' Using AlphaSmart.
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Choosing this technology: Why? Simple to use, easy to learn
Affordable:COMPUTER LABS?SHARE COMPUTERS?
ORAlphaSmart for every student ?
Improves technology literacy and keyboarding skills for students
Improves English language reading, writing and verbal skills
Very portable: small, light weight, use AA battery
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Alhpasmart In School
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Bibliography
AlphaSmart Inc., (2005). Retrieved Dec. 02, 2005, from AlphaSmart Web site: http://www3.alphasmart.com/
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) , (2005). Accessible technologies for all students initiative to create dialogue between general and special education technology decision makers . Retrieved Dec. 05, 2005, from CoSN Web site: http://www.cosn.org/about/press/012705.cfm.
Drew, M. (1998, Winter ). Alphasmart keyboard connects school and home. TECH-NJ, 9. Retrieved Nov 26, 2005, from http://www.trenton.edu/~technj/win98/drew.htm
Russell, M., College B., and Plati T. (2002, May 29). Does it matter with what i write? comparing performance on paper, computer and portable writing devices. Current Issues in Education, 5 (4). Retrieved Dec 02, 2005, from http://cie.asu.edu/volume5/number4/.
Wikipedia, (n.d.). Alphasmart. Retrieved Nov. 28, 2005, from Wikipedia Web site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AlphaSmart.