Advantages of Using Handheld Computers Against Other Methodologies for Data Collection

Adiguzel discusses the advantages of using handheld computers against other methodologies for data collection. When compared to conventional desktop and laptop computers, handheld computers, also known as personal digital assistant (PDA), are generally perceived to offer greater portability at a mor...

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Published in:School science and mathematics 2008-10, Vol.108 (6), p.225-227
Main Author: Adiguzel, Tufan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classroom observation
Classrooms
Data acquisition
Data collection
Digital computers
Electronic devices
Handheld computers
Interoperability
Reaction time
Reliability analysis
Teachers
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Summary:Adiguzel discusses the advantages of using handheld computers against other methodologies for data collection. When compared to conventional desktop and laptop computers, handheld computers, also known as personal digital assistant (PDA), are generally perceived to offer greater portability at a more affordable cost. From the classroom to the lunchroom or playground, teachers can input data immediately in the environment where the behaviors are being observed. While these advantages must be taken into consideration when analyzing the value of introducing handheld computers as data collection and observational devices for teachers in the classroom, other variables, including interoperability, accuracy, reliability, and latency must also be evaluated.
ISSN:0036-6803
1949-8594
DOI:10.1111/j.1949-8594.2008.tb17832.x