RCET DVD and CD ROM's

Ubiquitous Computing: How Anywhere, Anytime, Anyone Technology is Changing Education

Ubiquitous technology is changing the ways in which we do many things in our everyday lives. Educators and students are beginning to feel the impact as well. RCET's DVD-ROM:

  • defines ubiquitous computing, especially as it relates to teaching and learning.
  • describes the origins of ubiquitous computing
  • includes a dozen examples of what ubiquitous computing looks like in a variety of learning environments.
  • discusses how teaching and learning need to be rethought to take full advantage of what ubiquitous computing has to offer education.

PALM EDUCATION PIONEERS: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer

Handheld computers are showing up in classrooms across the country as school systems are searching for technology that is affordable, versatile, and portable.The Research Center for Educational Technology (RCET) at Kent State University has been investigating the use of handheld computers since May 2001, when the Center was designated as a research hub under the Palm Education Pioneer (PEP) project. This CD-ROM features three teachers who have effectively integrated handheld technology into their curriculum.

TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION:
The Research on Where We Have Been ● A Vision of Where We Are Going

This CD-ROM has been designed for use with several stakeholder groups including university faculty, teacher education students, and professional staff developers in a K-12 environment. The CD:

  • illustrates how technology is changing our lives.
  • recognizes that schools must change to effectively use technology.
  • takes an in-depth look at research findings on the impact of technology on teaching and learning.
  • provides actual illustrations of how important research translates into the classroom.

Email rcet@kent.edu to request a DVD/CD-ROM. Please indicate which item you would like.