Wireless Handheld Computers to Increase Interactivity and Collaborative Learning

  • 02/24/03

Betty L. Black, North Carolina State University (16.12 Minutes/11MB)

Betty Black Betty Black considers how handhelds can be used to promote active learning and increase motivation in large, traditional lecture sections.

Interviewed by Judith Boettcher

Judith BoettcherVeteran Web caster Judith Boettcher explored the latest education technology topics with presenters at our Syllabus fall2002 Boston-area conference.

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