Handheld computers

My second curriculum exemplar is using handheld computers in the field of science. This technology provides a great advantage for students in the field. These handheld computers give students the opportunity to record their observations immediately, also the computing software gives them the advantage of looking for trends within the data as they record it. The handheld can be used to take snapshots or photos so after the study is field study is completed. Afterwards the photos are an accurate record of exactly what was observed in the field. Therefore, cooperative grouping within the science groups benefits all because all the information can go back to the group to be analyzed and critiqued cooperatively.