Implementation of PDAs in a College Course

  • 02/18/03

Doug Peterson, University of South Dakota (15.18 Minutes/10.5MB)

Doug Peterson In the fall of 2001, the University of South Dakota became one of the first universities in the United States to implement a full-scale program to introduce PDAs into higher education. Doug Peterson reflects on lessons learned from the faculty perspective.

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. A new clip is featured each week on Web Radio.

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