LSS Mobile Computing

Thanks to a generous grant from Hewlett-Packard, LSS is able to offer wireless computing for use in any Van Hise classroom.

Recently classes have used mobile wireless computers to chat in foreign languages, browse online picture galleries, check in on news from around the world, record interviews and group discussions, share written responses to movie clips, and use CD-ROM language learning software.

All of the computers have wireless Internet connectivity, and come with word processing and other standard software. Self-guided tutorials can be scheduled for any of the devices so that your students can learn how to use the computers and the wireless network before coming to class.

We have a number of different models available for classroom use, so please take a look at the list of options below, and let us know how you would like to make mobile wireless computing a part of your lessons. For more information, please contact Doug Worsham (262-4965) or any member of the LSS Instructional Technology staff.

Computer		Number Available	Best used for:
	Compaq Evo Laptop	24	Internet browsing, multi-media or CD-ROM activities, text intensive activities, Web Cams
	Compaq Tablet PC	29	Activities requiring students to draw or handwrite on the computer screen. Computer activities in rooms with limited desk space.
	iPAQ 4350	25	Internet Browsing (on sites designed for handhelds), entering special characters on a handheld, chats (using the thumb keyboard), recording audio interviews
	iPAQ 3950	17	Internet Browsing (on sites designed for handhelds), chats (using an attachable keyboard), recording audio interviews
	Jornada 568 Pocket PC	26	Internet Browsing (on sites designed for handhelds), chats (using an attachable keyboard)