Handheld Learning - learning with mobile and ubiquitous technologies

Hi Scott,
You know I'll be there!! I am taking part in two panels on handheld computers (see below). Also, for those of you who may not know, Elliot Soloway, Cathie Norris and I are trying to start a handheld computing SIG for ISTE. The proposal will be voted on this month so keep your fingers crossed. I will let everybody know what the outcome of the vote is when I hear about it. If you are going to be at NECC, I hope to see you there.

Mark

NECC panels:

Title: Trends in Mobile Technology for K-16 Higher Education/Teacher Preparation (panel)
Presenters:  Karen Swan (moderator), Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology; Michael Berson, University of South Florida; Don Descy, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Penelope Swenson, California State University, Bakersfield; Darlene Unger, Kent State University
Date & Time: June 28, 2005, 8:30-9:30 am

Title: Trends in Mobile Technology for K-16 Teaching and Learning (panel)
Presenters: Mark van 't Hooft (moderator), Kent State University, Research Center for Educational Technology; Valerie Crawford, SRI International; Mike Curtis, GoKnow Inc.; Jan Kelly, Mogadore Local Schools; Manish Kothari, AlphaSmart; Carolyn Staudt, Concord Consortium; Mark Yehle, SuccessLink
Date & Time: June 30, 2005, 12:00-1:00 pm

Mark,
Any idea if the formation of the SIG will have an impact on the number of handheld sessions at next year's conference?  Last year's representation was weak at best.  Handheld sessions were extremely overcrowded.  I don't know if this year will be any better.  I did not get my proposal for a session approved.  I am hoping I get the birds-of-a-feather for Pocket PCs accepted.
Scott

Hey, it looks like I'm going to be making it out to NECC so I'm looking forward to meeting some of you there

I'd be more than happy to do a session on the projects that are happening in the UK handheld-wise if that's required

I'm currently working on 3 pilot schemes and developing new software.

Another plug for NECC and the Pocket PCs in Education Session on:
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 from 4:45-5:45 (Philadelphia Time) in Room PACC 112 A

I have two copies of the brand new concept mapping software (can't give the name yet as it hasn't been officially released) for the Pocket PC, as attendance prizes, and am hoping to acquire some additional items.

I would love to have all the members of the forum that are lucky enough to be able to attend the conference show up at this session.  I will try to take notes and post a synopsis here for all those who may be interested, but unable to attend the session and/or conference.

Looking forward to meeting some of you.  Might even be persuaded to buy the 1st round of beverages afterwards for those forum members that attend (this is not a bribe )

Hi all,
Good to see so many of you attend NECC and the SIG Handheld Computing (SIGHC)
business meeting in Philadelphia last week. Our list of people
interested in joining is growing steadily. In order to update our list, add new people to it,
as well as to keep you informed of upcoming events (such as signing up
officially for the SIG with ISTE, please send me an email with your

Name
Affiliation (school district, university, company, organization;
please don't put ISTE unless that's your affiliation)
Mailing address (can be work address)
City
State/Country

Notes from the business meeting should be posted in a day or two, and I will post a url here.
Also, start thinking about NECC 2006, as our SIG will be involved in a
big way (see notes once posted). If you have any ideas or suggestions
for our SIG, let me know. Volunteers to help out are always welcome as
well.

More information on the upcoming year will follow soon, but for
starters, here are your officers for 2005-2007:

Chair: Mark van 't Hooft (mvanthoo@kent.edu; www.rcet.org): Senior
Researcher and Tech Specialist, Kent State University, Research Center
for Educational Technology, Kent, OH, USA.

Vice-Chair: Mark Yehle (myehle@successlink.org; www.successlink.org):
Director, Successlink, Jefferson City, MO, USA.

Secretary: Debbie Bordelon (debbie.bordelon@wca-nsu.org; http://www.wca.pvt.k12.al.us/): Technology Director, Westminster Christian Academy, Huntsville, AL, USA


Thanks,

Mark van 't Hooft
Chair, SIGHC