Transportable research instrument: A PDA-based laboratory for science experiments
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
6-28-2004
Abstract
We introduce the Transportable Research Instrument (TRIcorder) System, an implementation of a PDA-based laboratory (PBL). The hardware component uses PDAs and wireless sensors to conduct and collect data for high school laboratory experiments. The software component, Experimental Assistant uses a gesturing user- interface to lead students through the experimental procedure and graphically present the experimental results. The TRIcorder system design attempts to capitalize on the unique PDA's affordances of portability, context sensitivity, and individuality to implement a PBL.
Publication Title
Proceedings - 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education
Recommended Citation
Skalsky, N.,
&
Pastel, R.
(2004).
Transportable research instrument: A PDA-based laboratory for science experiments.
Proceedings - 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Mobile Technologies in Education, 199-200.
http://doi.org/10.1109/WMTE.2004.1281387
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