Mobile Technologies
RCET researchers have engaged in various research projects related to the use of mobile technologies for teaching and learning over the past five years, exploring the ways in which mobile devices expand opportunities for learning across space and time, engage students at all levels, and allow for individualized and customized learning experiences.
Mobile Technologies and Education
An important strand of RCET’s research on mobile technologies involves generalizing from research in this area to inform theory, practice, and policy worldwide.
van ‘t Hooft, M., & Vahey, & P. (under review). The future of highly mobile computing. Submitted to Educational Technology, Special Issue on Highly Mobile Computing.
Swan, K., Kratcoski, A., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). Highly mobile devices, pedagogical possibilities, and how teaching needs to be reconceptualized to realize them. Submitted to Educational Technology , Special Issue on Highly Mobile Computing.
van ‘t Hooft, M., & Vahey, P.(2007). Highly mobile computing: Industry perspectives. Submitted to Educational Technology , Special Issue on Highly Mobile Computing.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Using mobile technology for teaching and learning. Proceedings of educational modernization: Dialogue between theory and technology. The third international conference of forum of new vision upon reform and development of basic education. (pp. 11-27). Shanghai, China: East China Normal University.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Learning anytime, anywhere: Schools tap into handheld computers. In Leo Tan Wee Hin and R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Handbook of Literacy in Technology at the K-12 Level. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing 287-307.
Cook, D.L., Pryor, E., & van\'t Hooft, M. (2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the Potential of the Handheld Computer. Research Center for Educational Technology CD.
Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Berson, M., Descy, D., Swenson, P., & Unger, D. (June, 2005) Trends in mobile technology for K-16 higher education/teacher preparation. Philadelphia, PA: National Educational Computing Conference (NECC 2005).
van ‘t Hooft, M., Curtis, M., Jameson, P., Patchen, K., & Swan, K. (February, 2005) Trends in mobile technology for K-12 classrooms. Columbus, OH: SchoolNet.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Norris, C., Soloway, E., & Shin, N. (November, 2006). Do they really learn? What researchers can tell us about handheld and 1:1computing. Presentation at the MACUL Handheld Computers in Education Conference, Ann Arbor, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Diaz, S. (October 2003). A look at current research on the effectiveness of handhelds and learning. Presentation at the 1st RCET Conference on Handheld Technology in the K-12 Classroom, Kent, OH.
Action Research on the Uses of Handheld Computing in K-12 Education
These ongoing action research studies undertaken in collaboration with classroom teachers are designed to measure the impact of the use of handheld computers on teaching and learning. Results support the efficacy of the use of handheld technologies to increase students’ motivation, engagement, concept understanding of concepts, and problem solving skills. In addition, focus groups were held during the 2002/03 and 2003/04 school years with participating teachers to chronicle the impact of handheld computers on classroom teaching and learning from their point of view.
Anstadt, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (in press). Got Lemonade? NCSS Bulletin: The Infusion of technology into exemplary social studies lessons.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & McClain, K. (2005). Beam me up! Using handhelds with special needs students. Learning and Leading with Technology, 38 (1), 26-29.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Kelly, J. (2004). Macro or micro? Teaching fifth-grade economics using handheld computers. Social Education, 68 (2), 165-168.
Franklin, T., van ‘t Hooft, M., Meinke, J., Hill, E., & Rife, G (November, 2005). Mobile technologies. Panel presentation at the catalystOHIO Educational Technology Congress. Dublin, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (December, 2006). Handling handhelds in the social studies classroom. Proposal submitted to the 86th Annual Conference of the National Council for Social Studies. Washington, DC (accepted).
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (August, 2006). Using mobile technologies for teaching and learning. Paper presentation at the First Global Summit Conference on Educational Technology, Shanghai, China.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July, 2006). Transforming teaching and learning with handheld computers. Presentation at SuccessLink’s 4th Annual Handheld Computer Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July, 2006). Ubiquitous computing: Making the most of handhelds in the classroom. Presentation at the 27th National Educational Computing Conference, San Diego, CA.
Carlson, K., Franklin, T., Hill, E., Meinke, J., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (February, 2006). Mobile technologies and learning personal experience panel. Panel presentation at the Ohio Board of Regents Mobile Technologies, Games, and Learning Summit. Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November, 2005). Handheld computers in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies (CUFA) Conference, Kansas City, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November, 2005). Using handheld technology in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the 5th annual handheld conference, Holland, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July, 2006). Using handhelds in the social studies classroom. Presentation at SuccessLink’s 4th Annual Handheld Computer Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November, 2006). Handheld computers in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the MACUL Handheld Computers in Education Conference, Ann Arbor, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Swan, K., & Cook, D. L. (October, 2005). Access means impact: Handheld devices for student learning. Paper presentation at the 4th World Conference on mLearning (mLearn 2005), Cape Town, South Africa.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Crawford, V., Jackson, R., Kelly, J., Barrus, J., Staudt, C., Soloway, E., & Yehle, M. (June, 2005). Trends in mobile technology for K-16 teaching and learning. Panel presentation at the 26th Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
van ‘ t Hooft, M., Descy, W., Berson, M., Camp, J., Swan, K., Swenson, P., Unger, D. (June, 2005). Trends in mobile technology for higher education teacher education. Panel presentation at the 26th Annual National Educational Computing Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H.(February, 2005). Using handheld technology in middle school science. Presentation at the Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Curtis, M., Jameson, P., & Anstadt, K. (February, 2005). Trends in mobile technology for K-12 classrooms. Panel presentation at the Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (July, 2005). Learning with handhelds: Can it make a difference? Presentation at SuccessLink’s 3rd Annual Handheld Computer Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
van ‘t Hooft, M. (February, 2005). Learning with handhelds. Does it make a difference?
Presentation at the Innovative Learning Conference, Kent State University, Kent, OH.
McNeil, T., Jones, S., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (February, 2005). Monitoring water quality using handhelds and videoconferencing: The Ohio Stream Monitoring Project. Presentation at the Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference, Columbus, OH.
Anstadt, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (January, 2005). The use of handheld computers to teach 4th grade social studies. Poster presentation at the 6th Annual Research Conference of the Research Center for Educational Technology. Kent State University, Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (December, 2004). Learning with handhelds: Does it make a difference? Presentation at the 4th annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
Swan, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A.H. (December, 2004). Do handhelds make a difference in learning? We can prove it! Presentation at the 4th annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November, 2004). Learning with handhelds: Does it make a difference? Presentation at RCET’s 2nd Conference on Handheld Computers in the K-12 Classroom, Kent, OH.
Patchen, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November, 2004). The effect of using handhelds on teaching social studies. Presentation at RCET’s 2nd Conference on Handheld Computers in the K-12 Classroom, Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April, 2004). Using handheld computers in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Ohio Council for the Social Studies, Akron, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (March, 2004). Using handhelds to teach elementary social studies. Presentation at the Annual Conference of Ohio SchoolNet, Columbus, OH.
Swan, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (October, 2004). Handheld technology for K-12 classrooms. Presentation (videoconference) for EDCI 660 Educational Technology Seminar, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April, 2004). Got lemonade? The impact of handheld computer use on student achievement in fourth grade social studies. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., McClain, K., & Jameson, P. (March, 2004). Getting a handle on handhelds. Presentation at the Annual Conference of Ohio SchoolNet, Columbus, OH.
McClain, K., Kelly, J., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (February, 2004). Handheld technology: Beyond the calendar. Presentation at the Unique Technology and Learning Workshop. Kent, OH: SEI & RCET.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Swan, K. (May, 2004). Leaders in ubiquitous computing. Presentation at America's future classroom: Advancing learning with handhelds, Oklahoma City, OK.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November, 2003). The dirty dozen - 12 lesson plans for integrating handhelds into the MS science and math curriculum. Presentation at the 3rd annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (November ,2003). Handheld ancient civilizations. Presentation at the 3rd annual Michigan Handheld Computers Conference, Holland, MI.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April, 2003). Practical examples of handheld use in K-12 classrooms. Presentation at the PT3 MIMIC Technology in Education Summit. Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (March, 2003). Practical applications of handheld use in K-12 classrooms. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM.
Dana Project (2003 - 2004)
This project investigated how mobile technology use (in this case AlphaSmart® Danas TM) affected the academic progress, motivation to learn, self-efficacy, and conceptual understanding of K-12 students, especially those with special needs, and whether a device like the DanaTM could help close the gap between regular and special needs students. Findings indicate that they can. They also highlight the personalization of learning and increases in the quality and quantity of student work due to increased motivation resulting from handheld use.
Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (2005). Uses and effects of mobile computing devices in K-8 classrooms: a preliminary study. Journal of Research on Technology and Education, 38 (1), 99-112.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Swan, K., & Unger, D. (2004). The impact of AlphaSmart’s® DanaTM on the academic success of special needs students: Final report. Submitted to AlphaSmart.Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (April, 2005) A preliminary study of the uses and effects of mobile computing devices in K-8 classrooms. Montreal: Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Swan, K., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (October, 2005). Uses and effects of mobile computing in K-8 classrooms. Orlando, FL: 2005 AECT Convention.
Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., & Unger, D. (October, 2005). Access means impact: Handheld devices for student learning.” Cape Town, South Africa: mLearn: 4th World Conference on mLearning.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Swan, K., & Cook, D. (October, 2005). Teaching and learning with mobile computing devices: Closing the gap. Cape Town, South Africa: mLearn: 4th World Conference on mLearning.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Unger, D. (June 2004). The impact of AlphaSmart’s® DanaTM on the academic success of (special needs) students. Presentation at the AlphaSmart breakfast at the National Educational Computing Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Palm Education Pioneers (PEP) Project (2001 - 2003)
RCET served as one of nine research hubs across the country investigating the impact of handheld computers on teaching and learning, what educational activities handhelds made possible, what was still missing in the technology, and how handhelds can be most effectively integrated in the classroom. One of the outcomes of this project was a CD-ROM of which 5,000 copies were distributed. Initial findings were mostly positive, with the recommendation that hardware and software be more specifically geared toward education.
van ‘t Hooft, M., Diaz, S., & Swan, K. (2004). Examining the potential of handheld computers: findings from the Ohio PEP project. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 30 (4), 295-312.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Diaz, S., Andrews, S. (2003). Byte-sized learning: Handhelds in K-12 classrooms. Learning Technology, 5 (2), 37-38.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Diaz, S. (2002). Palm Education Pioneers research hub: Year-end status report. Final evaluation of the PEP research hub project at Kent State University. Submitted to SRI International.
Research Center for Educational Technology (2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer [CD-ROM]. Kent, OH.
Swan, K. (October, 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer. Anaheim, CA: Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Andrews, S., & Swan, K. (June, 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer. Honolulu, HI: ED-MEDIA 2003.
van 't Hooft, M. A. H. (June, 2003). Integrating handhelds in the K-12 curriculum: The KSU PEP research hub. Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Seattle, WA.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April, 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer
. Presentation at the 14th Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April, 2003). Palm Education Pioneers: Examining the potential of the handheld computer.Presentation at the PT3 MIMIC Technology in Education Summit. Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Diaz, S. (January, 2003). Palm Education Pioneer project. Presentation at the 4th Annual Research Conference of the Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent, OH. Kent, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (October, 2002). Using Palms and probes in the classroom. Presentation at the Summit County Technology Conference, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula, OH.
Vahey, P., Clark, P., Soloway, E., Staudt, C., van ‘t Hooft, M., Slotta, J., Crawford, V., & Topp, N. (June, 2002). Handhelds in K-12: Reports from Palm Education Pioneer research hubs. Panel session at the National Educational Computing Conference, San Antonio, TX.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (April, 2002). Using handheld computers in K-12 classrooms. Presentation at the PT3 MIMIC Technology in Education Summit. Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., McClain, K., & Kelly, J. (February, 2002). Palm Education Pioneer program: Lessons from the field. Presentation at the Annual Conference of Ohio SchoolNet, Columbus, OH.
van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (January, 2002). Palm Education Pioneer program. Presentation at the 3rd Annual Research Conference of the Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent, OH.